World Record 80 Year Old Ironman Natalie Grabow on Consistency, Trust & Fun Ep 127
Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance AthletesShow Notes
At age 80, Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman in history to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, earning a Guinness World Record — and redefining what’s possible with aging and performance. In this episode of Find Your Edge, Natalie shares how she started triathlon at 59, learned to swim as an adult, and built a lifetime of resilience through consistency, self-trust, and joy in movement. We talk about: Longevity in sportTraining smarter as you ageInjury prevention & recovery...
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