Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport

Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport

Beth McKenzie is an American pro trail runner living in Australia. She is also the Founder and CEO of Wyn Republic, a performance sports apparel brand, and a mother of two. Over the last two seasons, Beth has accumulated several very strong performances including 2x podium finishes at Ultra Trail Australia and 2x podium finishes at Tarawera. Last fall, in her 100 mile debut, she finished 2nd place at the Javelina Jundred.

Previous to her trail running career, Beth was a professional triathlete where she and her husband both enjoyed very successful careers. During that time, Beth tested positive for Ostarine and ultimately served a two-year ban, which we discuss at length in this episode. This is Beth's first appearance on the podcast. Chapters:

04:27 – What Makes You You?
07:26 – Beth's Journey into Endurance Sports
10:20 – The Impact of Triathlon on Beth's Life
12:49 – The Ostarine Incident: A Life-Changing Moment
15:36 – Public Reaction and Support During Controversy
18:28 – Navigating the Community and Personal Relationships
21:13 – Reflections on the Experience and Moving Forward
28:56 – Navigating Anti-Doping in Trail Running
38:13 – The Aftermath of Doping Cases
42:08 – Transitioning to Trail Running
45:23 – Building Wyn Republic: A Family Business
55:08 – Expanding the Brand into Trail Running
58:01 – Beth's Journey in Trail Running
01:02:48 – Navigating the Golden Ticket Dilemma
01:07:05 – Reflections on CCC and Javelina
01:10:05 – The Future of Beth's Racing Career

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