Balancing Life as a Coach and Professional Athlete

🏃‍♀️Iris is both a coach and a professional athlete, contrary to the common belief that you can't be both.

🌄She finds joy in trail running and being in nature, with a focus on the experience rather than competition.

💪Iris is mentally tough and pushes herself to overcome challenges in her athletic pursuits.

🗺️She enjoys sky running, which involves running on ridge lines, crossing glaciers, and navigating challenging terrains.

🌟Iris's traumatic experiences have made her a resilient and strong person, unafraid to take on anything.

Can you be a coach and a professional athlete at the same time?

—Yes, Iris Pessey successfully balances her coaching career with her trail running profession.

What brings Iris joy in trail running?

—Iris finds joy in the experience of being in nature, pushing herself, and exploring challenging terrains.

How mentally tough is Iris?

—Iris is exceptionally mentally tough, pushing through pain and difficult moments to come back stronger.

What is sky running?

—Sky running involves running on ridge lines, crossing glaciers, and navigating challenging terrains.

How has Iris's past shaped her?

—Iris's past traumatic experiences have made her resilient, strong, and unafraid to take on challenges.

00:09Iris Pessey describes her dual roles as a coach and professional athlete and how people often misunderstand that one can be both.

01:19Iris grew up in the French Alps, surrounded by nature, which fueled her passion for outdoor activities.

05:27Iris's love for trail running stems from the joy she finds in exploring nature and running in the mountains.

08:36Being a coach and an athlete comes with its challenges, but Iris embraces the tough mental aspect and never gives up.

10:52Iris's dedication to her coaching and trail running often leaves her with little time for personal relationships and a work-life balance.

12:58Despite the demands of her lifestyle, Iris values her time in nature and the sense of enjoyment she finds in pushing her limits.

14:16Iris's past experiences and challenges have shaped her into a strong and resilient person, capable of overcoming anything.

15:29She contemplates the balance between achieving more in sports, working, and finding fulfillment in life.