The Wide Open Road

Explore the candid stories of retired athletes as they navigate life after sports. This podcast offers valuable insights for current athletes facing career transitions.

Recent Episodes

Dec 17, 2021

The Wide Open Road - Christmas Message

E27 • 4 mins

Nov 12, 2021

How an open mind, a willingness to learn from your mistakes and leveraging your experiences can pave the way to a smooth transition to life after sport

E26 • 46 mins

Oct 27, 2021

How starting early, leveraging the resources at your disposal, self reflection and knowing yourself are critical when planning a successful transition to life after sport

E25 • 43 mins

Oct 13, 2021

How a COVID-19 enforced break provided the mental space needed for an elite Australian cyclist to start thinking about priorities away from sport, and led to a transition ‘gap’ year.

E24 • 44 mins

Oct 1, 2021

How making use of an enforced injury layoff became a blessing in disguise for an Olympic champion, and a launching pad to a smooth transition to life after sport.

E23 • 39 mins