From 20-Year Break to Ironman World Champion – Jane Hansom’s Story
About this episode
Jane Hansom shares her inspiring journey of returning to sport after a 20-year break and achieving remarkable success in endurance events.
What happens when you step away from sport for nearly 20 years… and then come back? In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Hansom, who did exactly that. From a long break after university to running a sub-3 marathon, winning her age group at Kona, and building a successful marketing business alongside her training, Jane’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start. We talk about consistency, mindset, coaching, and how the lessons from endurance sport translate directly into business and life. 5 KEY POINTS 1. It’s never too late to start - Progress doesn’t depend on your past. 2. Consistency wins - Show up. Do the work. Repeat. 3. Coaching is about people - The best coaches adapt to the individual. 4. Mindset transfers - What works in sport works in life. 5. Details matter - Small things make a big difference. 3 TAKEAWAYS 1. Be clear on your goal - Know exactly what you’re aiming for. 2. Do the work, then trust it - Confidence comes from preparation. 3. Find your people - Support makes everything easier. KILLER QUOTE “There wasn’t a single day in that entire year that I pressed snooze.” 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim…
People in this episode
Host: Simon Ward
Guest: Jane Hansom
Topics covered
- endurance sport
- mindset
- coaching
- business
- consistency
Keywords
- Ironman
- marathon
- coaching
- mindset
- consistency
- endurance
- business
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kona, UltraSwim 33.3, Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim
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