Interview with Tricia Downing: US Paralympian & Author

I am so fired up to introduce you to my next podcast guest, Tricia Downing!  You are going to be blown away by her story! 

On September 17, 2000, in one instant, Tricia went from being a competitive cyclist to a paraplegic requiring a wheelchair for mobility.

Can you imagine having that occur?  It is hard for me to picture. But, I will you, she did not let that stop her!  Her life was changed forever, but Tricia’s competitive spirit and rock solid mindset continued on. 

Since that accident, let me tell you a few things she has done:

• Completed over 100 races, including marathons, duathlons and triathlons

• She was the first female paraplegic to complete an Ironman triathlon and qualified for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in 2006 and 2010.

• In 2011, she competed as part of the U.S. Rowing team at the World Championships in Bled, Slovenia.

• In 2016, competed as a United States Paralympian in shooting (and going for the 2020 Olympics as well)

• Published her memoir: Cycle of Hope—A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility

I could go on and on about Tricia!  She’s incredible!

She inspired me in this podcast interview to be better and gave me a unique perspective on overcoming adversity.  You will love it! So check it out!