ICYMI: “Map to Triathlon” Podcast Interview

I had the great pleasure of chatting with Todd Malcolm a few months back, just as I was preparing to launch Stroke of Luck: My Life in Amateur Athletics. In case you missed it, I recommend you check out Episode 141 of Todd’s excellent podcast series, “Map to Triathlon”, which is a feature of his No Limits Triathlon program.

My interview with Todd was an opportunity for us to look back over our long relationship, which has revolved around our mutual interest in amateur sports. Todd is a highly accomplished triathlete, and has been a respected triathlon coach in Calgary for almost as long as I’ve been a runner. That’s a long time!

Todd and I talked about my memoir, and the events surrounding my hospitalization in 2017 for a number of vertebral artery strokes. I shared my hopes and fears arising from that difficult period of my life. As you can probably tell from the title of my book, I consider myself fortunate to have come through that ordeal as well as I did, and to still have running in my life.

At the time of our interview, Todd was recovering from a serious bike crash, so we shared our thoughts about the importance of overcoming adversity and keeping a positive attitude. In fact, I want to remind my readers of the endorsement that Todd kindly wrote for the cover of Stroke of Luck. It seems very appropriate:

Once I started reading Steve’s book I couldn’t stop. His story really resonated with me. This book encourages an active lifestyle and is a reminder that when you find your passion, find ways to keep doing it.

Todd Malcolm

While you’re on Todd’s No Limits Triathlon website, I encourage you to check out all of his coaching services, and the many other great podcast episodes he has assembled. In a recent podcast (Episode 151) he looks at the question, “Why do you train for triathlons?” Coincidentally, I have been preparing a blog piece on the same question (“Find Your Why”). Look for that piece soon.

Thanks, Todd, for taking the time to chat. Thanks too for everything you do to support amateur athletes in Calgary!