I spoke with Emily Rodger March 20, 2020 while we under social distancing in Canada due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. It was interesting times and we were able to bring some insights that were good for then and hopefully will inspire well into the future.
Bio
Emily Rodger was raised in New Brunswick, Canada, and comes from a family of 4 girls. She worked as a dental hygienist before pursing her passion for triathlon and cycling. Her journey in to sport was not the most typical way, she did not really grow up playing sports and bought her first road bike at the age of 28. Before she knew it, she was racing in the professional peloton and had become a full-time athlete. Emily is a 2x UCI GranFondo World Champion (both Time Trial and Road Race), Canadian Masters National Time Trial Champion, 70.3 Ironman world qualifier etc. Emily's success in sport has shown her that our lives can lead us in directions we couldn’t even have imagined, we just need to stay authentic, and vulnerable.

Among her success in cycling/triathlon, Emily has had more then her fair share of setbacks. She has been in 2 very serious cycling crashes (struck by vehicles on two separate occasions while riding). These crashes resulted in multiple broken bones, a brain injury, extensive soft tissue/facial damage etc. Emily knows how it feels to be knocked down, time and time again, both physically and mentally. Faith and perseverance are what got her through.

During her recovery from her first accident, she found her love of fly fishing. Within her search for fish, has come a greater understanding and acceptance of who she is, and what she values. She has learned that the greatest reward in overcoming adversity and hardships is finding ourselves in the process.

Pursuing her passion for “life" has brought her to countless places all over the world. Her luggage typically consists of fly fishing gear, a bike, a pair of cowboy boots or all of the above! There is a fire in her spirit to continue to explore all of these joys and to encourage others to explore what brings them joy. Emily chooses to live life with an open heart; to love it, to adore it, and to cherish it.

You can find Emily on Facebook under Emily Rodger and also on Instagram if you wish to follow her travels. It is a great way to see the world and virtually live the adventure.