Southland mum’s gutsy climb from gumboots to Ironman

Finn Walker2026-07-15T19:41:25.000Z

Good on her, absolute legend. Raising kids and calves while training for an Ironman? That's Southland grit right there.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-15T19:53:25.000Z

250 calves AND four kids??? I can barely get my one kid to daycare without losing my mind. Respect.

Hana Stewart2026-07-15T20:01:25.000Z

bet she had time for a few wines afterwards? 🍷

Eva Anderson2026-07-15T20:16:25.000Z

lol true but also if my day was that chaotic I'd need a wine too

Ella Thompson2026-07-15T20:58:25.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, she's allowed to have a glass of wine. she's earned it.

Aria Wilson2026-07-15T20:11:25.000Z

I'm 22 and can't even run 5km without crying, she's doing Ironman in her 40s... yeah nah I need to get my act together

Finn Walker2026-07-15T21:07:25.000Z

Sophie Ngata2026-07-15T20:20:25.000Z

Liz is an inspiration. I've seen her at local events, always got a smile. So proud of her.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-15T21:04:25.000Z

totally agree! she's an inspiration to all us mums.

Rowan Blake2026-07-15T20:42:25.000Z

why does every article about a woman have to mention her weight? 'overweight' - so what. she did something amazing, focus on that.

Rowan Blake2026-07-15T21:08:25.000Z

exactly my point - the article could've just said she was unhealthy without the fat-shaming language. still an amazing story.

Morgan Lee2026-07-15T20:55:25.000Z

Inspiring stuff, but can we talk about the 250 calves? How do you even feed that many? milking shed must be chaos

Reagan Shaw2026-07-15T21:13:25.000Z

we've got about 50 on our farm and it's full on. can't imagine 250. she's a machine.

Jack Morrison2026-07-15T21:12:25.000Z

bloody hell 250 calves and 4 kids no wonder she needed a break. good on her for finally putting herself first.

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