In this engaging conversation, Coach Pennie speaks with Lucinda Livingstone, a queer coach, nutritionist and leisurely hybrid athlete, about their journey through marathon training, overcoming injuries, and navigating competitive sports as a non-binary human.
Lucinda shares their experiences with injury recovery, the importance of setting realistic goals, and the joy of being a hybrid athlete who enjoys various fitness modalities without the pressure of trying to win anything.
Lucinda and Pennie discuss the evolving landscape of gender categories in sports; they explore the accessibility of running for trans athletes compared to functional fitness competitions like CrossFit and Hyrox; and they share tips for overcoming gym anxiety.
Find Lucinda:
Instagram: @lucinda_fuzzcultureclub
Spotify: Small Gains
Tiktok: Fuzzcultureclub
Find Pennie:
Instagram: @superpennie
Tiktok: @superpennie
Youtube: @coachpennie
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lucinda Livingstone
03:04 Overcoming Injury and Marathon Experience
06:02 Injury Management and Resilience in Sports
08:54 Expectations and Goal Setting in Marathon Training
11:51 The Concept of Leisurely Hybrid Athlete
14:52 Navigating Competitive Sports as a Trans Person
24:19 Navigating Gender Categories in Sports
28:00 The Accessibility of Running for Trans Athletes
29:30 Overcoming Gym Intimidation for Queer Individuals
42:39 Embracing Failure and Self-Compassion
