Ailsa first walked through the doors of Core Results with a big challenge — to complete a triathlon. At the time, she was unfit, disliked early mornings, hated swimming, and hadn’t exercised properly in years. But true to her nature, when someone told her she couldn’t, she decided she would. And not just once — but ten times over.
The Challenge
After her 40th birthday, Ailsa had started setting herself yearly challenges. Some were mental, others physical, but in typical style, she wanted something outrageous. Despite struggling with knee injuries, a 20-year-old bike with a basket, and a full-on dislike of swimming, she signed up for a triathlon before she could talk herself out of it.
But with no experience and no fitness base to speak of, Ailsa knew she needed help — and that’s when she found Core Results.
Why She Nearly Didn't Start
Let’s face it — it all sounded a bit mad. Even her family had their doubts. Her brother laughed. Her mum paused with a worried “are you sure?”
At her first meeting with Core Results co-owner Greg, she broke the chair — or so she thought — and felt completely out of her depth. But the friendly, can-do vibe from the team changed everything. She left that first chat feeling like she could do it… and she had people to help her.
The Turning Point
The transformation began slowly but surely. She met a training partner, Hannah, who made gym sessions feel fun. Trainers like Paul adapted workouts to support her dodgy knees, and the atmosphere was welcoming, supportive and non-judgemental.
Bit by bit, Ailsa started to get stronger. She lost weight. She gained confidence. The woman who once couldn’t lift a kitchen mixer without hurting herself was now deadlifting 60kg and smashing bench presses. She was even enjoying it.
The Results
Ailsa didn’t just complete one triathlon — she did ten in just four months.
✅ Built strength and confidence from the ground up
✅ Lost weight and gained muscle
✅ Completed 10 triathlons (yes, ten!)
✅ Overcame injuries and mental hurdles
✅ Found a love for fitness and movement that lasts
Here’s what she had to say:
“All my time spent in the gym gave me confidence in myself. I knew I was stronger, lighter and fitter. I still did the swim in breaststroke (without getting my hair wet!), cycled on my basket bike and plodded through the run… and I loved it.”
“I would never in a million years have thought I could complete one triathlon, let alone ten! What made the difference was having people that believe in me – and that’s what the team at Core Results do. They believe, and you achieve.”
What This Means for You
If you think fitness isn’t for you — if you’ve ever felt out of place, out of shape or just out of your comfort zone — Ailsa’s story is proof that it’s never too late to start.
At Core Results, you’ll find a supportive, expert team that believes in you — no matter where you’re starting from.