Els Visser is a medical doctor. She’s also just got a PhD in oesophageal cancer surgery. But away from the medical world, Els Visser is also an up and coming professional triathlete from the Netherlands. Her progression has been rapid. She did her first ever triathlon in 2016, a year later she won the age group race at Ironman Switzerland and then turned pro and in 2019 she came 16th on her debut at the Ironman World Championships. But it’s Els’ story about survival that sets her apart from her compatriots. In 2014, aged just 24, Els was studying and travelling in Indonesia, when the boat she was on started to sink...You'll hear:*Els' incredible story of survival*How she swam for 8 hours to reach an island, only to find it was uninhabited*How she eventually got rescued*About her rapid progress in triathlon*If she ever now gets scared in open waterLike what you heard?Find out more about Els Visser and follow her on instagram .Watch Els Visser’s Ted Talk. You can also see the BBC news report from 2014 about the incident in Indonesia.If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple.Beginner tips for David Garrido This week, you heard the voice of David Garrido, the Sky Sports presenter in the UK who is getting into triathlon this year. What’s the best piece of advice you can give him as a complete beginner? Let him know!Bristol to BeijingDon’t forget to sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing ride.Show Sponsors10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGEShow sponsors Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee.Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect.POWERED BY 33 FUELThis week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . If you’ve got a marathon coming up, then check out their marathon bundles to help get you through your training using natural ingredients. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices