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Staying the Course – Tim Ashelford on Longevity, Consistency & Enjoying the Process


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This week, I’m catching up with an old friend and long-time triathlon devotee, Tim Ashelford. With over 35 years in the sport, Tim has quietly built a life around consistent training, minimal injuries, and a mindset that favours long-term health over short-term glory.

Together we explore:

  • The early days of UK triathlon clubs (and some very questionable kit choices!)
  • Why Tim chose not to pursue Ironman long-term
  • The underestimated value of sprint and standard-distance racing
  • How to stay healthy, consistent, and enthusiastic after 60
  • The training and lifestyle tweaks that support performance as we age
  • We also touch on smart nutrition, strength training, sleep, and that all-important lesson of not training through niggles.

    Tim’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to chase volume or sacrifice joy to stay fit for life.

     

    If you’d like to follow Tim there are several channels you can choose from.

    You might be most interested in his Strava account if you want to check out his training

    Strava

    LinkedIn  Tim Ashelford

    Facebook Tim Ashelford

    https://triathlon.org/athletes/profile/20508/tim-ashelford

    Tim’s inspirational book

    As you know we ask all of our guests to recommend a book that has inspired them. This is Tim’s choice:

    Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer.  The gripping account of his experience in the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, in which eight climbers were killed and several others were stranded by a storm. An epic read with insights into endurance, bravery, survival, heroism,  tragedy and judgement.

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