In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Theresa Frost, a remarkable 68-year-old athlete who shatters stereotypes and redefines what it means to stay active and competitive at any age.
Theresa's list of accomplishments is as impressive as it is diverse, including:
European Aquabike Champion 2023 🇬🇧
Team GB Athlete 🇬🇧
Barcelona Ironman Finisher 2022 🇪🇸
70.3 World Championships Competitor 2016 🇦🇺 Theresa's journey is a testament to her incredible resilience and determination. A retired teacher and smallholder living in Cornwall, UK, she balances her athletic pursuits with her family life, being a wife of over 40 years, a mother of two, and a grandmother of three.
In this episode, Theresa shares her fascinating life story, from her active childhood on a farm in Gloucester to her impressive achievements in the world of endurance sports. She talks about her initial foray into running after the birth of her daughter, Harriet, and how this led to her participation in multiple London Marathons and ultimately, Ironman competitions.
Listeners will hear about Theresa's triumphs and challenges, including overcoming double hip replacements, her rigorous training schedule, and her philosophy on staying active and healthy.
Whether you're looking for inspiration to take on a new challenge or tips on staying fit and motivated at any age, Theresa Frost's story is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tune in to learn how Theresa continues to defy expectations and live life to the fullest, proving that age and obstacles are no barriers to achieving greatness.
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Show notes
Who is Theresa
Retired teacher and small holder
Being a GB athlete and competing in standard, middle and long distance Aquabike (Swim and bike of a triathlon)
Being European Distance Champion for the 65- 69 age group
Based in Cornwall, UK
68 years young
Reflecting back on her childhood and growing up on a farm in Gloucester with her 3 siblings
Doing all of the team sports at school, from hockey, netball, rounders, tennis and gymnastics.
Outside of school, doing Judo, fencing and sub-aqua
Spending time outdoors exploring, and playing in the woods
Being inspired by her sports teacher at school in both sports and education
Becoming a PE teacher and meeting her husband at work
Being married to Peter for 41 years, having 2 children and 3 grandchildren
Not being active during her pregnancy's
Getting into running after her daughter, Harriet was born
What her running journey looked like
Starting with 10ks and half marathons and entering the London Marathon in 1990
Running London Marathon 5 times
Deciding to take on a Ironman and not knowing if she had the potential to achieve it
Doing an Ironman with Harriet
Having 2 hip replacements 14 years ago - August 2010
Doing the London Triathlon in 2013 at 57
Getting more confident and training better
2015 doing an half ironman
Finishing first in her age group to go to the World Championships in Australia
Being retired and working on her smallholding
Speaking with and working with a coach in 2021
Deciding to commit and do a full Ironman in October 2022
What a typical training week looks like
Training 13 out of 14 days (not always taking a day off)
Strength and conditioning class with Ruth
Not being a fan of stretching
Being a member of a running club
Liking the thought of running
Feeling pain while running
Running on her terms
What is Aquabike? https://www.aquabike.world/
The mental side of races
Being inspired by the Eileen’s in her life
The distances involved and fuelling during the race
Food and meat from the small holding
Needing to eat more protein
Being a baker but not a cooker
Food before a race and after
Recovery and not being a fan of stretching
Dog walking and active recovery
Not being good at sitting down and doing nothing
Turning 70 and looking forward to it
How to connect with Theresa on Instagram
Final words of advice for other women who are in their 60s and want to try new things
Starting with one thing and why moving is so important
Take opportunities and try new things
Social Media
Instagram: @theresa.frost
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