The RMA Podcast. Episode 28. From accident to Ironman. A story of resilience and strength with Angela McKenzie (Furneaux)

On this episode of The RMA podcast I speak with Running mum from Northern Qld, Angela McKenzie (Furneaux). Angela is a triathlete who was introduced to the world of triathlon as a child and has been competing ever since.

 

Back in 2018 while Angela was training for her Ironman, she was tragically hit by a vehicle while training on her local country road. This left Angela with devastating injuries which led Angela on a journey to rehabilitation over the last three years. She had to teach herself to walk again, and how to be again. To be a parent, a worker and a friend and also deal with the consequences that come out of such a traumatic experience.

 

In this episode we touch on the specifics of Angela’s accident that day and her experiences of her rehabilitation and what it was like to lace up and compete again in her most beloved event, Ironman.

 

We also talk to Angela about navigating training and competing in triathlon as a shift worker as a paramedic and a nurse, and her journey as a single parent in the early years. This episode is a testament to the strength of the pursuit of purpose even in the face of adversity, and how belief in oneself can overcome the greatest of odds.

 

You can follow Angela and her journey over on Instagram at @angela__mckenzie .

 

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