Rebuilt: From Ironman Champion to Rock Bottom - My Interview With Collin Chartier

In this episode, Noel Mulkey welcomes Colin Chartier, a former pro triathlete who faced suspension for doping. They discuss Colin's journey in triathlon, the implications of doping, and the silent ban he faced. Colin shares his experiences with anti-doping agencies, the impact of his suspension on his identity, and how he found a new path through breath work and personal growth. The conversation highlights the importance of community support and the challenges of finding one's identity beyond athletics.

Colin was suspended from pro triathlon for EPO.

He learned a lot about WADA and anti-doping regulations.

Colin was interrogated by USADA in LA regarding doping.

He was inspired to travel by himself after seeing others do it.

Colin never gave up and kept pushing through challenges.

He aims to help others on their journey through coaching.

Colin did a seven-day fast in a cabin to reflect on his life.

He biked 100 miles a day during his bikepacking trip.

Colin wants to return to triathlon with a focus on joy and community.

He experienced significant pain and challenges after his bike trip.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Colin Chartier

02:25 Colin's Journey in Triathlon and Coaching

04:09 The EPO Scandal: Understanding the Substance

05:40 Doping Agencies and Silent Bans

10:57 The Impact of Doping on the Sport

12:46 The Moment of Discovery: Testing Positive

16:05 Coping with the Fallout

18:33 The Risks and Realities of EPO

20:29 Peptides and the Doping Landscape

24:29 The Impact of College Life on Athletes

26:13 Transitioning from Swimming to Triathlon

28:27 The First Collegiate Triathlon Program

29:43 Navigating Identity After Sports

31:11 The Journey of Self-Discovery

32:50 Bike packing as a Form of Healing

37:04 Reevaluating Life and Identity

39:38 Fasting and Reflection

43:48 Resilience and Moving Forward

44:07 Coping with Loss and Change

45:35 Building a New Community

47:00 Finding Purpose in Sharing My Story

48:29 Reflections on a Hypothetical Return to Triathlon

50:58 The Pressure of Performance

53:57 The Interrogation Experience

56:55 The Moment of Decision to Dope

58:42 Reactions to My Doping Admission

01:01:40 The Future of Doping in Triathlon

01:04:35 Breath work and Performance Coaching

Keywords

triathlon, doping, EPO, Colin Chartier, silent ban, breath work, personal growth, athletic identity, community support, performance coaching

To Follow more of Collin: His instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/collinchartier/?hl=en

Here is his WADA commentary video on his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrd19dvEJHiJDy-N1C--kzw

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