HELEN FRITSCH

Today Celeste interviews Helen Fritsch, a 63 year old dynamo who
does it all and doesn’t let her age dictate her drive! Helen
hosts a podcast called Age is Irrelevant  where she talks
with other athletes about their accomplishments at any age! As a
former collegiate track and field athlete, Helen is a life-long
competitor. She describes her unpredictable schedule working as a
flight attendant and how she manages to stay on track even with
all of the travel! With all of her accomplishments and her
longevity, Helen believes that mindset is the key to keeping her
fire lit. Believing in yourself is key! 

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people and coaches is how
you stay consistent with performance and motivation. Helen talks
about prepping through injury and sharing the journey with other
age 50+ competitors. Enjoying the process on the way to the
result is important for every aspect of life. Helen talks about
coming at a crossroads with her cancer diagnosis and choosing to
be a victor rather than a victim.

Helen tells us about the challenges she faces in bodybuilding as
an older athlete and how dedicated she is to maintaining her
mental and physical health. She offers a great perspective on
gaining wisdom with age and the effect it’s had on her athletic
journey. Helen talk about her experiences coaching and what she
commonly sees in her clients and the unique perspective she can
provide other women over 40.

Topics covered include:
-Coming in third at first show at age 56
-Surround yourself with like-minded people
-How making excuses may mean you need to reevaluate your
priorities
-The importance of preparation and manifestation
-Dealing with a cancer diagnosis 
-Looking back to set new goals for the future
-What she sees as a coach
-Redefining "old age"

You don't want to miss this episode! Helen's story is
inspirational and shows what anyone can do with determination and
positivity! 

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Website: https://www.ageisirrelevant.com
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Time Stamps
[01:00] Introductions
[03:49] Inspiration for her competitive journey
[09:15] How her life has changed once she turned pro
[12:27] Life as a flight attendant
[15:50] Competing as a masters figure competitor 
[18:12] Keeping your fire lit
[20:00] Focusing on the process instead of the result
[26:26] Dealing with a cancer diagnosis
[29:10] Doctor’s opinion of her bodybuilding lifestyle
[30:45] Self-care routine
[34:20] Learning from the past
[40:30] The importance of psychology
[42:00] Challenges of an older athlete
[47:04] Most important things to consider for women over 40
[53:40] Lessons Helen has learned from her podcast guests
[60:00] What Helen has learned about her body
[67:08] Common misconceptions about older women
[71:15] Future competition goals
[71:13] Best advice for new and seasoned competitors

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