Oncology and Ironman may seem poles apart, but when you delve further they are remarkably complementary In theory, racing an Ironman triathlon and working as an oncology doctor are worlds apart. I became a professional triathlete by accident, after entering my first Ironman as a drunken dare when a long-term relationship ended. A one-off challenge became an ever more all-encompassing hobby when I started a research PhD. Without the job satisfaction from seeing patients, triathlon became a way of...
Why I went from NHS doctor to professional triathlete and back again
The Guardian - 12 Jun 2017 10:59
Oncology and Ironman may seem poles apart, but when you delve further they are remarkably complementary In theory, racing an Ironman triathlon and working as an oncology doctor are worlds apart. I became a professional triathlete by accident, after entering my first Ironman as a drunken dare when a long-term relationship ended. A one-off challenge became an ever more all-encompassing hobby when I started a research PhD. Without the job satisfaction from seeing patients, triathlon became a way of...
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