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Podcast: Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Episode: 35 Years of Triathlon and Still Racing at 70: The Remarkable Liz Dunlop
Description: 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 im...