Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women

Lucy Gossage finished last in a cross country race when she was 13 or 14.And while she didn’t realise it at the time, she now recognises that a fear of failure held her back from participating in any competitive sport until she was talked into doing her 1st triathlon at the age of 26.Fast forward a few years, she’s now an oncology doctor and former professional triathlete who won 13 x Ironman Championships throughout her career.Lucy has now returned to working as an oncology doctor part-time while using her available time to chase new experiences outside her comfort zone (like her recent race at Patagonman) while using her platform to drive exercise-related initiatives for cancer patients and thrivers.In this conversation, we discuss the fear of failure, how suffering is a choice for athletes and the Imposter Complex.