Female Athlete Diaries
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
Female Athlete Diaries
Feed the Cooke with Alli Cooke
Alli Cooke: Insights on Training for World Championship Events, Perimenopause, Bone Stress Injuries, and the Road to Recovery
In this episode of Female Athlete Diaries, host Kirsty Sheehan interviews Alli Cooke, a three-time age group Ironman Champion and Performance coach. They discuss Alli's journey through various stages of life as a female athlete, including dealing with perimenopause, bone stress injuries, and the mental challenges associated with them. Alli shares her experiences of training pressures, the importance of proper nutrition, strength and conditioning, and the significant role of professional guidance in her recovery. This episode provides valuable insights into the intricacies of training and competing at a high level while navigating the unique challenges of aging and hormonal changes.
00:00 Introduction to Female Athlete Diaries
00:31 Welcoming Alli Cooke: A Champion's Journey
01:51 Alli's Kona Experience: The Pressure and the Plan
03:27 Training Challenges and Personal Sacrifices
04:24 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Impact
05:07 Post-Kona Reflections and Injuries
08:00 The Role of Nutrition and Recovery
12:00 Strength and Conditioning: A New Focus
16:48 Coaching Female Athletes: Unique Considerations
20:31 Understanding Female Athletes' Goals
21:15 Injury Before the 70.3 World Championships
25:07 The Road to Recovery
25:36 Training Adjustments and Nutrition
28:45 Mental and Physical Recovery Challenges
35:29 Future Goals and Advice for Athletes
39:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Alli Cooke: coachalli@multisportgold.com.au