35 Years of Triathlon and Still Racing at 70: The Remarkable Liz Dunlop

30/07/2025 1h 21min Episodio 432
35 Years of Triathlon and Still Racing at 70: The Remarkable Liz Dunlop

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Simon chats with long-time triathlete and inspiring age-grouper Liz Dunlop. With a triathlon career spanning over three decades, Liz shares how she maintains her motivation, copes with injuries, and balances lifestyle with performance. Now approaching her 70s, Liz continues to train, race, and inspire, proving that age is no barrier to athletic ambition.
We discuss:

How Liz first got into triathlon in 1990 – and won her debut race
Her Scottish roots, sunny winters in Cyprus, and love of paddleboarding
Overcoming injuries: ACL surgery, broken bones, and osteopenia
Why strength training and flexibility become more important with age
Her long streak of racing in triathlons (even during COVID!)
Training habits that keep her fit, healthy and happy
How she copes with fluctuating motivation – and her plans for future racing

A joyful, energetic, and honest conversation about what it takes to stay battle ready—well into your 60s and beyond.
 
Refreshingly, Liz doesn’t do social media which is probably how she manages to get so much training done!
 
She did however share a great book to read.
Till the dust settles -  by Pat Young. “A wickedly unnerving thriller”
 
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