Donnacha McCarthy & Sean HusbanD
“I always like a challenge, I guess, to my detriment. I. And it’s probably something I’ve done all my life, but really since losing my sight is like I can just throw myself into something and say, okay, can I do this or can I not?”
Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Any Given Monday podcast featuring two inspiring athletes: Donnacha McCarthy and Sean Husband (@allthewaytola on Instagram). Donnacha lost his sight at age 10 but went on to represent Ireland in multiple sports, including becoming a national champion in para-triathlon. Sean, a very accomplished triathlete and Level 3 triathlon coach, partners with Donnacha to race on the world stage. Dive into their captivating stories, their unique training challenges, and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of para-triathlon.
00:53 Donnacha’s Journey into Sports
04:14 Sean’s Introduction to Triathlon
07:09 Challenges and Training in Triathlon
10:36 Communication and Trust in Training
17:31 Race Experiences and Reflections
34:48 Navigating Race Dynamics and Strategies
36:01 Challenges and Tactics in Competitive Racing
38:19 The Importance of Point Systems in Paralympic Qualification
39:33 Classification and Fairness in Paralympic Sports
47:31 Reflecting on Recent Competitions and Challenges
56:56 Future Plans and Training Strategies
01:03:45 Looking Back and Moving Forward
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