Meet Ernie Andrus, a WWII vet who recently celebrated his 100th birthday by stepping into the Pacific Ocean after finishing his second cross-country trek on foot.

Listen to find out why he decided to run from coast to coast in the first place (when he was 90), how he trained as a truly late-in-life runner, and get inspired by his determination to complete this mission against all odds.

Find out more about Ernie's story and how you can support his epic adventure and help him fundraise for the LST 325 Ship Memorial at coast2coastruns.com.

See more photos of Ernie and his 100th birthday celebration at seasonedathlete.me.

I’m talking about what keeps me motivated, how aging changes the way I train (and it will for you too), the things I’ve realized about training during these very strange times, and what I hope you’ll gain from all of it. 

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We discuss:

• How I started my birthday weekend with an injury. 
• The things about my athletic journey that have changed since the pandemic. 
• How the closing of my gym altered my workout routine.  
• My big WHY and how it helps me stay consistent in my training.  
• The things you can and should focus on so you can sustain an athletic lifestyle. 

… and more!

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Loretta, a Special Olympics athlete, is a gifted motivational speaker who shares her life story that carries a heart-felt message of acceptance and hope worldwide for all people with different abilities. Her mother refused and chose to raise her the same as her other children. Despite her [different] abilities, which led to years of being bullied, teased, and hostile retaliation, she credits the Special Olympics as her positive force that turned her life around.

We discuss:

• How the special Olympics has impacted her life.  
• The various mentors that have helped her throughout her life.
• Why age and physical ability should never stop you from going after your dreams. 
• How she has found healing and freedom through running. 
• All of the ways she has committed her life to activism. 

… and more!

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Since then she has completed events of varying distances including 50 miles, a 100 mile race and the 190 mile Northern Traverse and a number of 24 hour races as well as taking up cycling and swimming. A former surgeon, Angela has a passion to inspire others to take their own ‘small steps’ to adopt healthy lifestyle choices throughout life and has set up a social enterprise to encourage and motivate people to improve their future health.

We discuss:

• The beginning of her athletic journey.  
• Why it can be hard (but so important) for people to get active in their older age. 
• The ways society makes it harder to get started based on assumptions that aren’t true. 
• How becoming an ultra runner changed her lifestyle. 
• How you need to think of athletics differently when you do it later in life.  

… and more!

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She was not born a natural athlete, but thanks to an influential coach in her early teens, she found joy and freedom through running and that has led her to a life of helping others make their own physical, mental and emotional commitment to pursuing what excites them and becoming their best selves. 

We discuss:

• How she started her athletic journey. 
• Why you need to hire the right people and the value of a great coach. 
• How nutrition, sleep and taking care of your body is vital every day. 
• Why you need to be honest with yourself about your goals and what it takes to achieve them. 
• How your athletic journey can help you gain confidence in other areas of your life.  
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… and more!

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Today, instead of interviewing a later in life athlete. I’m going to share actionable tips you can use to start your own later in life athletic journey.

These tips come from a combination of advice given by athletes I’ve interviewed for Seasoned Athlete along with my own experience as a later in life athlete.

We discuss:

• Why you need to keep an open mind when it comes to the activities you do. 
• How finding an athletic community in the sport you love makes such a difference. 
• Why you need to be patient with your progress.  
• The fact that you won’t like your sport all of the time, and that is totally ok. 
• How you define what it means to be an athlete. 

… and more!

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People often set aside practices that make them feel good in the day to day, often with a promise to start fresh in the new year - all to get through this time of year.

But why does it have to be like this? Why do you have to sacrifice these practices that make you feel strong, healthy, happy, and supported just to get through this time? And are you in fact doing yourself a disservice by doing so?

This is what we’re going to get into today.

We discuss:

• The definition of a habit. 
• How you can get more of the habits you want and fewer of the ones that don’t serve you.
• Why you need to give yourself more than 21 days to get a habit to stick. 
• Why taking on too many habit changes at once is counter productive. 
• How being too rigid can make you less likely to stick to your goals. 

… and more!

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So we’re going to get into this today.

We discuss:

• What works for one person may not work for another.
• Why being able to recover more quickly after races is not just about nutrition.
• What you should be doing the week before your race.
• Why going into a race fresh can help your body not feel completely wrecked after your race.
• What you need to be doing on and after race day to best support your body. 

… and more!

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Today, I’m going to talk about one big reason why this is likely happening. I’m going to talk about the fixation on your body.

We discuss:

• How women going through menopause are often at war with the changes going on in their bodies.
• Why what you do with your body is connected with who you are as a whole person.
• The fixation people have with changing parts of their body that they don’t like.
• Setting fitness goals that have nothing to do with how your body looks.
• Why the look of your body rarely has to do with your actual strength. 

… and more!

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In this episode, I’m talking to Professional athlete and mother Timmie Brann. Her mission is to show others that in each of us is an inner athlete that deserves a challenge—and when we push ourselves, we come alive.

We discuss:

• How she came into professional sports at a later age. 
• How obstacle racing connects us back to our inner child. 
• Why it’s important to see what’s possible for yourself.
• What it takes to make that really happen.
• How we need to ask for the support we need to prioritize ourselves. 

… and more!

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One thing that rarely gets discussed but is of the utmost importance for any athlete is injuries. Yup. Part of being active means you’re going to occasionally hurt yourself but there’s smart ways to recover and not so smart ways to recover. And knowing the difference really matters. 

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In this episode, I want to focus on smart injury recovery for the Ageless Athlete. Of course, the goal is always to do what you can to prevent them.. And there are plenty of smart practices that you can implement into your training and your overall lifestyle to help prevent or reduce injury. But today I want to talk about what to do when an injury inevitably happens.

We discuss:

• Why sleep is incredibly important for your body to recover. 
• How to listen to your body to know when an injury needs extra attention. 
• The difference between minor injuries and major injuries.
• How you can continue to train even while injured (by training other parts of your body!) 
• Strategies you can use to ensure that you’re healing in a timely manner and in a way that gets you back to full strength.

… and more!

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When starting or getting back into your fitness journey, short term, quick solutions can feel super appealing. Things like 6 week weight loss challenges, mental and physical challenges like 75 Hard, short term strict nutrition plans like Whole 30, detox cleanses, become the go to, but won’t provide the long term solutions most people truly want. Exercise ends up being something that causes stress to your life rather than relieves it.

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In this episode, I’m talking about the unsexy truth regarding long term fitness results. I’m also sharing why those sexy solutions just won't work. Follow this plan and you can finally get off the rollercoaster of challenges and cleanses and fad diets and uber restrictiveness for good.

We discuss:

• Why the sexy solutions are counterproductive to your fitness journey. 
• How short term, intense and strict fitness routines won’t lead to long term lifestyle change. 
• The simplest thing you can do to truly get on track with your fitness goals. 
• How recovery plays a vital role in your overall wellness. 
• How to eat to fuel your body and make exercise even more fun!

… and more!

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In this episode, I’m talking to Steph Gaudreau, NTP, a nutritional therapy, intuitive eating, and strength training expert helping women who lift weights fuel themselves better so they get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym.

We discuss:

• How strength training changed her relationship with fitness.
• The many reasons active women don’t eat enough.
• Outdated fitness philosophies that just need to go. 
• The various ways that under-eating is affecting your health. 
• How weight lifting expands your life outside of the gym. 

… and more!

Connect with our guest: 

Website: stephgaudreau.com

Listen to Your Body Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-to-your-body-podcast/id999471212

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In this episode, I’m talking to one of my amazing clients, Eileen Faulk and about how my 21 day fitness challenge has led to her training for her first big race. Yup. It’s true. She’s doing it! 

We discuss:

- Why weight loss as your only fitness goal can be detrimental. 

- The fact that diet culture is so rooted in being active that we forget all the reasons it’s amazing. 

- How empowering it can be, especially after 40, to have a body that is strong. 

- Why lifting weights as a woman is super important. 

- How the combination of building strength with developing skills, will start to show you that you are able to do things you never imagined you could.

… and more!

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In this episode, I’m talking to one of my amazing clients, Eileen Faulk and about how my 21 day fitness challenge has led to her training for her first big race. Yup. It’s true. She’s doing it! 

We discuss:

- The ways that having a fitness coach can make it easier to stay accountable to your fitness goals. 

- Why treating yourself is something that needs to be done on the regular. 

- How the knowledge of nutrition and the various ways it fuels your body creates simple changes in your overall health. 

- How working through my various programs has helped her stay accountable to her fitness goals. 

- Why having challenges and group accountability is so helpful. 

… and more!

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Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch

In this episode, I’m talking all about the great parts of aging, and why leaning into it is the best thing you can do for yourself. Also, I’m here to just say it: you’re aging, and it’s time to own it. 

We discuss:

- The realities the anti-aging industry doesn’t want you to consider. 

- Why mid-life doesn’t need to be a crisis. 

- The benefits of being an aging athlete. 

- Examples of when aging is truly awesome. 

- Why age is not just a number, it’s an asset. 

… and more!

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We’re thrilled to be kicking off this season with Dr. Stacy Sims!

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Stacy T. Sims, Ph.D., is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions.

We discuss:

- Key things to ACTUALLY focus on in the gym when in peri and post menopause. 

- Why resistance training is so important for 40+ athletes. 

- Movement and exercise modalities that can mitigate perimenopause symptoms. 

- Why intermittent fasting isn’t beneficial to women. 

- Recovery practices that benefit the aging women population. 

… and more!

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We discuss:

- The benefits of having a training partner as a competitor and top supporter

- Flo's favorite events are the ones that are the most difficult 

- You have to be mindful of your body, especially as a Seasoned Athlete

- Flo's favorite motto is "never too late"

- Flo has killer habits that keep her in the game

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

There is power in connecting

"There is power in connecting and community and having people in your corner and lifting each other up together. Sometimes my training partner would win and sometimes I would, and we would always congratulate each other. You can compete against somebody, but you respect them so much that even when they outclass you, on a certain day, you can be happy for them, and that's a great benefit of competition. When you respect your opponent, first of all you want them to play at the highest level to raise you up to the highest level. And when they beat you that day all you can do is be happy for them."

Flo insists that it's never too late.

"It's never too late to improve yourself. It's never too late to train at least three times a week to get your body in shape. If you're interested in becoming a very good athlete you need to put those hours in. But also I tell some of my senior friends to find a friend to go walking with because it's so much more pleasant to be walking with someone and to discuss different things as you walk. So, I do emphasize trying to do some type of exercise with a friend."

Flo’s training schedule is no joke.

"In order to keep up with what I hope to do, I have to train real hard. My training regimen is anywhere from one and a half to two hours, three times a week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I will do about a half hour of machine weights and then one and a half hours of doubles tennis. And then on the weekends, I will do at least a three mile jog on a Saturday, the only day I have off is Sunday."

Motivation is what gets you started - habit is what keeps you going.  

“Yeah, motivation was what gets you started and then it's the day to day of just showing up and doing it until it's not work anymore, till it's already a part of your life. And that's the difference maker. And that's what you will inspire other people to get started on and, hopefully, achieve. And you've got this habit locked down. I'm sure you have your routines every day and you know exactly when you're going to exercise, what you're going to do, and it doesn't feel like a burden in your day. In fact, it's probably the thing you look forward to the most."

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I’m also going over a few simple tips you can utilize to prevent reaching that point in your training, especially the need for recovery and a good night's sleep.

I discuss:

- What happens to your body if you've been overtraining.

- Steps you can take to prevent overtraining syndrome before you experience symptoms. 

- Creating the habit of warming up and cooling down before and after workouts.

- Why recovery needs to be scheduled into your workout routine. 

- Simple things you can do to get a good night's sleep.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Let's start with understanding overtraining syndrome.

"This is a condition where you work out too much or too hard, without giving your body enough rest and recovery. As a result, you may experience any number of physical, physiological and psychological symptoms. These symptoms can include but are not limited to everything from increased likelihood of injury, increased resting heart rate, sleep disturbances, lower immunity and higher likelihood of getting sick, feeling depressed, anxious, or moody, and lack of energy, especially experiencing mental burnout." 

How do you know if you're reaching a point of overtraining? 

"Everyone's experience is highly individual. Your need for recovery is different than the next person's, your symptoms may be different than the next person's. But this is definitely something you should be mindful of for a couple of reasons. First, as we age, it's important to put a greater focus on recovery. Yes, we can train hard at any age. But recovery is just as important and is required for optimal training adaptations. But like anything, it's a habit, and it must be practiced over time. So if you're not used to making recovery a priority, you could be putting yourself at risk for overtraining syndrome."

Do not be afraid to take unscheduled recovery days

"There are a couple ways you can figure out when it would be wise to take an unscheduled recovery day. An important skill for anyone to have is the ability to listen to your body to know when it's time to take an extra day off. But it doesn't always come naturally. It starts by paying attention to how you feel on any given day. How did you sleep the night before? Do you feel rested? Are you more sore than usual? Soreness in and of itself isn't a reason to not exercise. But if you are feeling especially fatigued, it may be wiser to take an unscheduled recovery day and maybe just go for a walk that day. Would you be better served by doing an intense workout or a gentle yoga session that day? Don't attach any sort of guilt taking an unscheduled recovery day." 

What to do if you're already in overtraining syndrome?

"First step is to rest. Reduce your workout intensity, increase your rest days, and if there's any question whatsoever, take time off entirely and consult a physician. In most cases, overtraining syndrome is reversible, but you need to be smart about it. And the best thing you can do here is to talk to your doctor and go from there. And remember, you're not doing yourself any good by forcing yourself to train if you're feeling fatigued, overstressed and burned out. The point is to enjoy it. There's no shame in taking a break if your body and mind and soul need it. So train smart."

If you’ve been out of the fitness game for a while, you know how hard it can be to get back into a consistent exercise routine. 

Make it easy on yourself by starting with Your First Five Days.

Your First Five Days is a free mini-challenge that's all about setting that foundation to get you back into your body, your energy and your confidence with simplicity and ease.

Each day during Your First Five Days, you'll get simple tips and action steps on how you can make fitness a part of your everyday life in a way that doesn't feel heavy, hard or stressful.

You’ll also get a daily private podcast episode that you can listen to while you move.

Where will you go from there?

The sky’s the limit! It all starts with Your First Five Days.



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On today’s episode, I’m talking to Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady and executive director of Let's play America, all about how to incorporate more playful fun into your life and why it truly matters! 

We discuss:

- The power of play and why it’s something to prioritize as we age. 

- How play can increase physical movement and support a healthy lifestyle. 

- When she started to notice play becoming less popular and what she did about it.  

- The types of play you can start to incorporate right now. 

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… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

How Pat discovered the gap in sports and play. 

“I was a physical education teacher and coach for years at the Washington International School, and I have two children, grown children now, and I observed that if children found an activity they loved, it didn't have to be a sport, I'm talking to an activity, and they have the opportunity to play it, they would wanna continue. It was fun, and a lot of times it was something they wanted to do with friends. But I also noticed that you would either play in a sport or activity six days a week or you weren't doing anything. You will maybe home on electronics. And so I said, something's happening. So I started researching it, and I discovered that since the 1980s, children have lost eight to 10 hours of free play time a week. And because of that, I said, I need to do something about it.”

Why balance is important.  

“I hope that people don't jump back into signing up for an adult-led activity every day because frankly, I don't think you need it. I think you need time to be able to just totally relax and have your choice of play, and that's a very wide range. That could be reading a book that you enjoy or a comic book, or it could be writing in your journal. At the same time, you and I both really understand and get what it does for us when we physically move, and that's why coming from a physical educators background, I say to people, “You need to think about your body, you're gonna feel so much better if you regularly get physical activity.” I don't like to call it exercise or going to the gym, I like to call it an activity that you enjoy.”

Why team play is a great option.

“Being on a team is so wonderful because you can help your teammates in so many ways. One of the biggest ways you can help them is by giving positive feedback and really just being supportive. And of course, you can do that individually, track, swimming, singles tennis, etc, but it's just, it's remarkable by just some of the things you say and the attitude that you have, that brings out the play and the pleasure of it.”

Contact:

www.letsplayamerica.org

FB/IG/Twitter: @PatRumbaughPlay

If you’ve been out of the fitness game for a while, you know how hard it can be to get back into a consistent exercise routine. Make it easy on yourself by starting with Your First Five Days.

Your First Five Days is a free mini-challenge that's all about setting that foundation to get you back into your body, your energy and your confidence with simplicity and ease.

Each day during Your First Five Days, you'll get simple tips and action steps on how you can make fitness a part of your everyday life in a way that doesn't feel heavy, hard or stressful.

You’ll also get a daily private podcast episode that you can listen to while you move.

Where will you go from there? The sky’s the limit! It all starts with Your First Five Days.

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Obstacle racing truly is for everybody, and in this episode I want you to leave PUMPED and ready to set off on your first (or next) race. 

We discuss:

- How races can  make you feel like you can conquer the world.

- Why it doesn’t matter what age you are, you can do this for the first time.

- A story about my first obstacle race.

- Why you’ll be able to do more than you think.

- Why we need more women over 40 on the courses. 

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

What exactly is an Obstacle Race?

“Obstacle races are a type of race that combines running with completing various obstacles throughout the race course. They're typically held on trails, but not always. They can vary in length, usually anywhere between a 5k distance to a 50K distance, and there are even some 24-hour obstacle races out there!

Obstacles include anything from climbing over walls to barbed wire crawls, to rope climbs, monkey bars, heavy bucket or sandbag carries and more. There are different race brands like Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage race, and they all have their own signature style and signature obstacles. You typically have options to race competitively, where you would have to do all the obstacles on your own or race in what is usually called an open heat where teamwork is allowed and encouraged.”

You Can Do More Than You Think.

 “I'm guessing the biggest thing holding you back is that you think you'll fail every obstacle, or you don't think you'll make it to the finish line. You have the ability to get from start to finish, in some ways, that aspect of obstacle racing is easier than a traditional road race, because the running portions are broken up with obstacles, so you aren't necessarily running non-stop like you would at a 5K, 10K or half marathon. As for the obstacles, will you fail some of them? Sure, most likely.  It's a rare person who can complete every obstacle in their first race, that's just the real deal right there. Certain obstacles take strength and technique that is generally built over time. It's a mostly unrealistic expectation to be able to complete every obstacle on your own in the first race, so with that in mind, don't let that hold you back from getting out there.

 But here's what you may not realize: you will be able to do more than you think. Although it's an unrealistic expectation to be able to complete every obstacle on your own in your first race, don't let that set a new expectation that you won't be able to do anything, because there will be plenty of obstacles that, yes, you will be able to do.”

You’ll Meet the Nicest People.

“Something that might make you apprehensive about signing up for an obstacle race is that you might think the people in the course are either six-pack having, buff meathead Bros or that they're gonna be watching you and judging you. You're afraid that you're gonna look bad out there and that people are gonna judge you for it. I'm here to tell you that this couldn't be further from the truth.”

Racing is for Everybody...and EVERY body.

“Another thing that holds people back from doing obstacle races is that they think you have to have a certain body type to run a race, and that's just not the case. When you go to an obstacle race, you'll see people of all ages, sizes and walks of life. It's a place where we can all challenge ourselves and all feel accepted. Everyone who shows up for a race, we'll have different strengths and abilities, and everyone who shows up has it within them to make it to the finish line, it only takes gathering the bravery to get to your first race, to realize that you belong.”

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In this episode, we are talking to Amanda Thebe, a personal trainer and nutrition coach with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a force of nature for women who are experiencing menopause hell and want to start feeling healthy and fit in their 40s and beyond.

We discuss:

• The medical industry leaving menopausal women behind.
• Supplements and the fallacy around estrogen production. 
• Why strength training can really improve a woman's health.
• How accountability can help you stay on track with your athletic goals. 
• Making fitness part of your schedule so you won’t skip it.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Menopause can be hard to diagnose. 

“Women at this phase of their lives, we go through this stuff and we don't know what's happening and we don't have an answer for it. At least now we can say, is it her menopause? Is this thing I'm going through perimenopausal? The symptomatology is just so different for everybody. We hear about hot flashes, that's very, very common. We don't hear about clinical depression. We don't hear about migraines with auras. We don't hear about vertigo. We don't hear about that stuff as much. So when women are going through something like that, they may not realize that this could be related to menopause. And you were going to your nose and throat doctors who are not gonna give you the answer you need at that time.”

The movement for better care has to be grass roots. 

“I think the movement has to be from the grass roots up. And I always say that like [people] with a decent sized platform are already fairly vocal and are talking about it a lot, but Karen next door can go and speak to her friend Susan and have a chat, and it starts the ripple, it starts the conversation. And the first time you say menopause, you wanna cringe and it feels awful, but the second time it's easier. And then the third time you don't even think about it. When we normalize the conversation and when we share it with our friends, it snowballs, and I think every woman of this generation needs to do that writing for the next generation coming. And it's promising that it's happening now, and that gives me hope for the next generation.”

Pseudo Science around menopause. 

“I do get really frustrated. We know the supplement industry is non-regulated in the US, in most countries as well, and so we don't know the efficacy quality or bioavailability of the supplements we're taking. A lot of menopause targeted supplements contain herbs and tinctures that have been very poorly studied or are not studied at all, usually in small and small trials. And so they're marketed as the solution to menopause, and I have a problem with that because it's sort of not addressing the problem. When you talk about menopause, we know it's a natural thing that's gonna happen to most women. Some women, it happens in a more fast manner, if they have had constitutional historic issues or they literally get thrown into menopause in the deep end. Nothing's gonna stop that happening, and that's my point. It doesn't matter how many supplements you take, it doesn't matter how many coaches call themselves hormone balancing coaches, you can't change the fact that your hormones are going to decline. You can't introduce estrogen in food to stop that happening. The message is so confusing for women.”

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If you've been wanting to run a Spartan Race for like ever now, or level up to your first competitive race, I've got good news for you! 

Races are back on the calendar and I want to help you make this goal happen!

Join me on Saturday May 22 for Start Line Strong, a movement-based masterclass that will take you from feeling overwhelmed and underprepared to on fire to run your first Spartan Race or your first competitive race.

Part workout, part workshop, Start Line Strong will give you the tools you need to ditch the fear and feel ready to sign up and show up for your first Spartan Race or your first competitive race, all while getting an amazing all levels workout in the process.

Start Line Strong takes place on Saturday, May 22 at 8am PST, 11am ET, and it's free to attend!

Reserve your spot now at RobinLegat.com/start

Running can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding parts of your day and in this episode, I have included some steps to finding the runner in you.

We discuss:

- Running as a journey not a process.

- Being patient with yourself and trusting the process.

- Incorporating strength training.

- Treating yourself to running shoes.

- Incorporating speed training.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Pushing Yourself.

“The idea of running for 10 minutes without stopping seemed completely ludicrous to me, just out of control, crazy, insane. But I did it. It was hard, but I finished, and I was damn proud of myself. Eventually, the app asked me to run 20 minutes without stopping, same thing. Did it hard, finished. Proud of myself. I kept building to the point where I could run a 5K race, then a 10k race. The weekend of my 40th birthday, I ran my first half marathon.”

Understanding Your Body

“A big mistake that new runners make is to just run without doing any other type of strength training. I mean, I did it back when I started, but here's why, this is a mistake that can be holding you back from making progress. Running is a repetitive stress movement meaning you're using the same muscles in the same way over and over again, and in a fairly high impact way. If you don't strengthen your body to support this repetitive stress, it can lead to injury, which most definitely will not help you run farther, run faster or be unhappy. This is why strength training is important.”

Starting off on The Right Foot

“Another common thing that new runners do is to run on beat up shoes. It makes sense, this is a new hobby and you're not sure it's going to stick. So you don't want to throw down a bunch of money to buy shoes that you don't know if you're going to wear for the long term. But here is why I encourage you to get yourself new running shoes, as soon as you are able, because they can change your running game.

If you've been wanting to run a Spartan Race or similar obstacle race, or level up to your first competitive race, I've got good news for you. races are back on the calendar and I want to help you make this goal happen.

Join me on Saturday May 22^nd for Start Line Strong, a movement-based masterclass that will take you from feeling overwhelmed and underprepared to on fire to run your first obstacle race, or your first competitive race.

Part workout, part workshop, Start Line Strong will give you the tools you need to ditch the fear and feel ready to sign up and show up to race, all while getting an amazing all levels workout in the process. Start Line Strong takes place on Saturday, May 22nd at 8am PT/11am ET, and it's free to attend.

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Though Stacy has not been an athlete her entire life, her journey is what makes her story and message that much more special. Stacy has overcome many challenges in her life to reach an inner peace that can only come with experience and reflection.

We discuss:

- Life events that change us for the better.

- Pursuing a dream you never knew you had.

- The transition and rebirth as an athlete.

- Shifting your mindset when it gets tough and always pushing forward.

- Finding that peace within yourself and continuing to grow.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Finding Your Community

“At the time it was really a matter of  finding myself and finding my voice. Coming to some realizations about who I am and who I love. I found this organization called Black Girls Run and they didn't have a big following in the South Bay but they had quite a presence in Oakland. I connected with a few women and I got in community with these women who were into running and they were like, ‘Hey, you can do a half marathon.’ And I was like, “I don't even run, like, I don’t even know if I can run a mile without stopping.” But, they were very supportive and they were like, ‘Well then you can walk it.’ And I didn't even think about walking a mile. Like, I knew I was out there, but I just... I wasn't aware of measurement like that.”

Standing in Your Truth

“I started to train for my first marathon that I did in Paris that I actually was like, gosh I’m sweating. And by that time, I had come to the realization that I was standing in my truth as a queer woman. I was just out, proud of who I was and that journey I was starting from there to  after I had finished that first half of marathon, it was like laying the foundation for me standing in my truth. And then from there it was just building on that muscle and building on that to make myself stronger.”

Having Something Just For You

“My entire life I did not have to have anything just for me. Like my career, my marriage, all of this stuff was for other people, and becoming an athlete was all me. Which was one of the reasons why I love it so much, because it was the one thing where I was able to show up for myself and really prove to myself that I could do something. Now mind you, obviously I had other accolades like, I’m a Mom, I have a great career, but for some reason… that felt great, but becoming this athlete was just something that I didn't ever dream of. Like, when I was young, I dreamed of getting married and having children and having a great career. I never dreamed of running a marathon. I never dreamed of riding my bike 545 miles. I never dreamed that I was going to do an Iron Man. I just didn't have those kinds of dreams.”

If you’ve been out of the fitness game for a while, you know how hard it can be to get back into a consistent exercise routine. Make it easy on yourself by starting with Your First Five Days.

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If you've been following Season Athlete for a while, you may have noticed something about the way I talk about older athletes. Since day one, I have never said age is just a number. It's a phrase I've seen over and over again in articles about aging athletes and the phrase is ubiquitous. 

Something about this concept and phrasing has always felt off to me. So today we talk about why the concept of “age is just a number” is highly flawed and all the reasons why age is in fact more than just a number.

We discuss:

- Why the mindset of “age is just a number” is flawed and dismissive.

- Age should be acknowledged and celebrated.

- The challenges and the benefits that come with age.

- Younger Athletes vs Aging Athletes.

- The American Culture surrounding aging women.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

What You Don’t See.

“Let's start with the phrase itself “Age Is Just a Number.” It's completely dismissive. What do I mean by that? Well, imagine you see an article online about an athlete in her 60s with the headline “Age Is Just a Number.” What you usually see is, of course, an amazing and inspirational story of a person doing something that is completely unexpected of someone their age, right? And the moral of that story is hey, age is just a number, so what's stopping you? Let's dissect this for a bit. Let's talk about what you are not seeing.”

“You're not seeing this athlete's training regimen and how age is factored into it. You're not seeing the recovery routine and the extra steps and time needed to stay mobile and avoid injury. You're not necessarily seeing how these practices have changed as they got older and what adjustments they've had to make due to age. You don't have a deep understanding of their athletic and their life experience leading up to this point that helps inform their decisions in a way that can only come with age.”

Age is an asset, not a side effect.

“I like to say that age is an asset. That's actually what I've been saying since day one on my website. I believe I say age is more than just a number, it's an asset, because it shows that age is a contributor to your story, not a side effect of your story. That age is very much woven into who you are as a human and as an athlete. All those challenges and all those benefits work together to create the athlete that you are today. And it's clear that the athlete you are today is not the athlete you were when you were younger.”

Women and anti-aging in American Culture.

“I feel like in some ways this concept plays into what is at least an American cultural standard. That age is something to be denied and avoided, and of course, women in particular are constantly bombarded with these anti-aging messages. We are raised from an early age to fight aging at all costs. People who are older are generally considered less than. There are activities that are appropriate for someone of a certain age and activities that are... well, not. So when you do something that is unexpected for someone of a certain age, age is just a number is there to suggest that whatever you bring to the table has nothing to do with your age.” 

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Jenn, a mother of seven, left the finance world after a life changing event to pursue what she describes as “A Calling to the Mountains.”

Though Jenn did not grow up identifying as an “athlete,” she recognizes that being new to the aging athlete club comes with a different mindset and new goals to pursue with her family and within herself.

We discuss:

- Life changing events that cause you to take pause and pivot.

- The inception of Bold Brave Beautiful and the call to inspire others.

- The journey to becoming the first woman to complete the Second Seven Summits.

- Living your life in parallel with your family and children.

- Finding any opportunity to train, even while helping with homework assignments.

… and more!

Here are some highlights... 

Sometimes your life pivots

“I think what happens is you start heading in a direction and then doors start opening that you never even knew were there before. I didn't start with the idea that I was going to do the Second Seven Summits, right? I started with this other idea and then as ideas get energy and movement and you pursue them; sometimes you pivot or turn a corner and you keep growing. And as you do that, you become more home to yourself. Life is just amazing.”

Inspiring others

“There was this other female that reached out to me across the world and she had wanted to go climb this mountain that I was going to climb, but she got diagnosed with cancer, so she couldn't. And she was like “I'm cheering you on. I’m watching you because this is the closest that I'm going to get to this opportunity.” And so I bought prayer flags for her and then I hung them at the top for her. Somebody I’d never even met before, right? But we're all so connected that if we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and share our stories and connect? We all become so much stronger.”

Balance and Intention with yourself

“It takes a lot of effort and intention and I have to be very gentle on myself at times. So my coach will build a plan out for me each week and if I can hit that plan, like I win, right? But there's many days that it doesn't happen as it's laid out. And I just have to know my kids are important and if I have a two-hour hike in there and I only get a one-hour hike in, one hour is better than zero hours. Right? I have to be gentle with myself there.”

If you’ve been out of the fitness game for a while, you know how hard it can be to get back into a consistent exercise routine. Make it easy on yourself by starting with Your First Five Days.

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You’ll also get a daily private podcast episode that you can listen to while you move.

Where will you go from there? The sky’s the limit! It all starts with Your First Five Days.

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Remember, it’s okay to not be where you were with your goals and routine before going into quarantine over a year ago. And with a little guidance, you can get back to your fitness routine and start working towards your goals once again.

We discuss:

- Recognizing where you are now in your workout.

- Easing back into your routine.

- Knowing your limits and respecting your body.

- Dedicating time to your fitness goals.

- Foundational Movement Patterns.

- Simplicity and why it is important when doing the work.

- Space, equipment, and gear.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Understanding where you are now

“You need to embrace that where you are now is not where you were before… it's just not. You may find yourself frustrated when you're not progressing as fast as you want or as fast as you once did. And you know what? Not progressing as fast as you once did is totally okay and it's 100% normal. 

Your fitness and your starting point? They’re simply different now. The key is to give yourself grace and be very forgiving and patient with yourself. Resist the urge to compare yourself now to where you were at any given point in the past. Resist the urge to use unrealistic metrics or benchmarks in your current fitness journey.”

Rebuilding yourself and your routine

“The methodical build starts with understanding deep down in your heart of hearts that now is not the time to go full beast mode. Even if you used to work out six, seven days a week, do two-a-days and run ultra-level miles on the weekends, this is not where you are now. I repeat, this is not where you are now. The key is a slow build at a reasonable pace. This could be that you're back to two to three days a week, max, even if used to easily pull off six to seven day weeks.”

Keeping it simple

“Make it as easy on yourself as possible to show up and do the work. This is about removing both the physical and mental barriers that will show up and try and stop you from getting consistent with your fitness routine. What do these barriers look like and what can you do? Let's start with your schedule. If you don't set aside dedicated time to exercise, you may feel like you never have time to do it. If you put it off until the end of the day, the end of that day will come more quickly than you realize. You'll probably feel like you ran out of time and you won't get it done. And yet another day will pass without a work-out.”

If you’ve been out of the fitness game for a while, you know how hard it can be to get back into a consistent exercise routine. Make it easy on yourself by starting with Your First Five Days.

Your First Five Days is a free mini-challenge that's all about setting that foundation to get you back into your body, your energy and your confidence with simplicity and ease.

Each day during Your First Five Days, you'll get simple tips and action steps on how you can make fitness a part of your everyday life in a way that doesn't feel heavy, hard or stressful.

You’ll also get a daily private podcast episode that you can listen to while you move.

Where will you go from there? The sky’s the limit! It all starts with Your First Five Days.

Get it for FREE at www.robinlegat.com/five

In this episode we Discuss Helen’s belief in the Mind Body connection and her personal philosophy on being a seasoned athlete.

We discuss:

- Understanding what our bodies are telling us when we are showing physical signs of illness.

- The impact stress can have physically as well as mentally.

- Dealing with the muscle and bone density loss that we experience as we age.

- Exercise as a coping mechanism for mental health.

- Checking in with yourself and being in tune with your mind body connection.

- Dealing with the ongoing pandemic and how to adjust your regiment.

- Knowing your limits and doing what works best for you.

- Finding the exercise, you love the most and not judging yourself when first starting out.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Figuring out what motivates you

“A big thing is figuring out what modality might be helpful for you, and also that it's okay if it evolves. So what do I mean by that? I know a lot of people who it really helps to have some competition or accountability, so they're competing with other people about steps or they've actually signed on to one of these apps that help you gamify your goals, whether that's other life goals or work or fitness goals.”

Knowing your limits

“One workout is not going to make or break me, like to rest today and allow myself what my body needs will help me be stronger, so one of the things I realized at one point when I was doing half-marathons, doing a lot of obstacle races, I did a couple of local prospect competitions. But I sat down at one point and I was like: Okay, this is taking a lot of time and energy.  I had to really ask what is my goal? My priorities are the value of my work, my community work, my family, and actually my final goal is longevity. So for seasoned athletes, I think that's a thing to think about. I realized my goal was to be as active as long as possible.”

Trying something different

”I went to trapeze school on a whim. I was on a business trip in DC. I was looking up if there is a Crossfit box or something, I can stop in between my meetings. And I said, trapeze school. And I said, Oh my gosh, alright, let's just go check it out. It was so fun, and has become a regular thing when I will be in DC. And one of my trips, there was a man up there flying overhead above the net and he was over 70, and he just said, “I just saw it and it looked interesting. So I was going to try it.” And I'm like, I love that.

Get started on your athletic aging journey by joining the Ageless Women Athletes Facebook community. This group is for women over 40 (or for those who are almost there) who want to stop feeling old and start living ageless! Inside the group you'll meet women like you who will lift you up when you're down and cheer you on to your big, bold goals.

You'll also get immediate access to videos, training and tools to help you move well, feel great and pursue the types of goals you never imagined were possible for yourself. 

In short, the Ageless Women Athletes community is here to help you age like an athlete, however that looks for you.

Click HERE to join! We'll see you inside the group!

We discuss being an athlete in:

- Your 40’s: Cath Pendleton is an Ice Swimmer and shares how she got into Ice Swimming and eventually swimming the English Channel.

- Your 50’s: Andrea Owen is a Spartan Racer and fell into racing by way of her son who convinced her to give it a shot after attending one of his races.

- Your 60’s: Sue Spencer is an Olympic Weightlifter and loves the peace and solitude going to the gym brings to her and her life.

- Your 70’s: Lynn Salvo is a Cyclist whose journeys through Canada and North America earned her two Guinness World Records and many amazing memories from the seat of a bicycle.

- Your 80’s: Libby James is a Masters Runner earning World Records for USA Track and Field in 10K and 15K distances in the women’s 80-84 age group.

- Your 90’s: Betty Lindberg is a runner who is still going at 96 and has the best advice for her younger self and what is most important for the aging athlete.

Here are some highlights.  

It’s a lifestyle, not just a hobby

“Staying active and healthy, I think is important. I mean, I don't want to be one of those people when I get to be 70 or 80, sitting around doing nothing. I think the more active you are, the more healthier you’re going to be, the more you’re going to be able to do, so I just think just getting out and having fun and finding something that you really enjoy.” - Andrea Owen

It’s just as mental as it is physical

“I love Olympic weightlifting, and I go to the gym three times a week with my trainer, and we just work on Olympic lifts, so he basically watches me what I'm doing and occasionally comments, and it's like a solitude time, it’s a time for me, I'm just concentrating on what I'm doing, and I walk out of that gym after an hour or so, and it's like I've done a meditation or something, it's very, very relaxing in that way, mentally, you are so focused that you're not thinking about all those other things that go on in the world, and so for me, it's been amazing that way, and just being to let go of other stuff.” - Sue Spencer

Cycling through History

“Well, what happened was I'd done the two cross country rides, and then I looked at the pieces and I thought, well, I have a great friend in Wichita, that could be the hub. And then I just kind of... And then I was going to do Canada, so that was going to be the top of the peace sign. So then I just looked at what needed to be filled in in order to make a peace sign, and then I just made rides that fit those places, and then it turned out that one of them was from Wichita to Biloxi, Mississippi. And it went through all kinds of civil rights places, which was unbelievable.”

“I was a terrible history student, but being in the places being in the place where Emmett Till would have harassed the white owner of the grocery store and being in the courtroom where his murderers were tried, it was unbelievable to me so those are two highlights, but there were many, many, many of them. And then not even a month later, I cycle what I hadn't done on the East Coast, and I cycled Underground Railroad with a friend.” - Lynn Salvo

Get started on your athletic aging journey by joining the Ageless Women Athletes Facebook community. This group is for women over 40 (or for those who are almost there) who want to stop feeling old and start living ageless! Inside the group you'll meet women like you who will lift you up when you're down and cheer you on to your big, bold goals.

You'll also get immediate access to videos, training and tools to help you move well, feel great and pursue the types of goals you never imagined were possible for yourself. 

In short, the Ageless Women Athletes community is here to help you age like an athlete, however that looks for you.

Click HERE to join! We'll see you inside the group!

Jill shares how she started over after leaving her business in Toronto to pursue her dreams in the Cayman Islands, writing a best-selling memoir of her adventures, and how the pandemic and quarantine brought about a new business venture for her and her husband. 

We discuss:

- Having a successful business but ultimately realizing you would rather be pursuing deep-sea scuba and diving adventures full time rather than keeping it a hobby.

- Telling your family you are starting over while still not knowing how you are going to make money at your dreams.

- Pioneering the deep-sea diving world as a woman, photographer, and writer.

- Knowing the risk while looking fear right in the face and inviting it into your life for the better.

- Being a natural storyteller and deciding to write a book about your life and adventures.

- Having to put everything on hold, shutdown, and decide to move because of a global pandemic.

- New opportunities that present themselves as the result of quarantine.

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Deciding to make the change.

“I was a part-owner of an advertising company in Toronto, and that was my day job inside at a drafting table, and I loved my work. I am a creative being, I'm an artist, but nights and weekends, as often as possible, I was teaching scuba or jumping in the car to drive north to go diving, and one day, literally after a series of really high pressure jobs, I was just sort of looking around my little area going, I am not an indoor girl, I can't do this, I cannot work in an indoor space for the rest of my life, I have to find a way to be creative in the underworld. I thought, I love diving. It's the thing that I'm always trying to do, so why not get rid of this job and find a way to be creative, underwater...”

Taking what you love and expanding.

“I just knew being in the water every day is really what I wanted to do, but in terms of actually making money, I thought, Oh, you know, I don't want to teach scuba my whole life or I don't want to just do that. I was reading in the magazine, I wanted to write the articles, I wanted to shoot the pictures, and so I started submitting to magazines and pitching things, and then eventually volunteer to support an expedition. And that really opened the doors for me. I think volunteering is a great way to test the waters, so to say, or literally, and meet the people that are doing what you want to do.”

Knowing your limits.

“I believe that the rule of survivors is that you do have to be willing to bet it all, spend it all, do it all, train my butt off, and then in the heat of the moment, when I'm within a hair's breadth of what I may perceive as a complete success or the pinnacle of my career, I have to be willing to say, no, not today, and I'm much better, I'm much more peaceful about that, so I don't feel as much pressure as I used to to perform to get the notch in the belt.”

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With so much information out there, it’s important to understand the research you’re retaining when exploring what nutritional lifestyle works best for you.

We discuss:

- How living an athletic lifestyle requires a mental shift when it comes to food.

- Understanding the relationship between food and our bodies as not only athletes but as aging women as well.

- How women athletes tend to focus on calorie intake which has statistically been known to lead to eating disorders among the athletic community. 

- Fad diets and the male body vs the women's body.

- Low energy availability: what does it mean and how does it affect you in your day to day as an athlete?

- The Ketogenic Diet: does this fad diet really work for the woman athlete?

- Intermittent Fasting: where men see gains and results, women see the opposite. 

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Low Energy Availability and your cycle

“If you are menopausal, low energy availability can exacerbate some of the effects of aging, including increasing stored fat in the body. And that right there is something to make note of - because although younger populations might be keenly aware that they are in a low energy state on their periods, and can act quickly to do something about it, older populations may not realize it’s happening. Or worse, it may lead to a line of thinking that despite all the exercise you’re doing, you’re not losing weight - so you should eat less. When really, you may need to be eating more.”

The Ketogenic Diet and what the research is telling you

“For women, the ketogenic diet increases cortisol, which can then result in muscle breakdown. We lose muscle as we age, and as a result we need to emphasize resistance training and protein consumption to prevent muscle loss. Keto makes this even more difficult.

Intermittent Fasting can affect your body in many ways, not all beneficial

”Intermittent Fasting has become popular for weight loss because in general, if you’re fasting at least half of your day, if not more, you’re likely taking in fewer calories. And yeah, when calories out are greater than calories in, weight loss typically happens. So you can see why people - especially women - have been quick to adopt Intermittent Fasting. The problem is that there simply has not been significant research on it in athletic populations. But we can infer that severe time-based restriction like this can play a role in low energy availability, and all of the problems that come with it.”

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Then she'll give you a simple step by step method to make this happen in your own life right now!

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We discuss:

- Comparing studies measuring the results of modern exercise in men versus women.

- Breaking down the bias of these studies.

- Women training and competing around and during their cycle.

- Understanding our cycles and bodies and how to incorporate that information into our training and nutrition as an aging athlete. 

… and more!

Here are some highlights.  

Understanding our cycles

”When we are on our period, we are in what's called the follicular phase of our cycle. Estrogen drops during this phase, and our muscles have greater access to energy stores. As a result, we are better primed for high performance.”

Using the education of our bodies to enhance and better utilize training

“When we're in the high hormone phase and the weeks leading up to the period, we don't have as much of an ability to go hard. We have a reduced ability to tap into our stored carbohydrates since those are being reserved for a potential fertilized egg. This is a fancy way of saying the body wants to make a baby, and the period happens when the baby doesn't happen, right, but the body is still preparing for it. That's why we can't tap into those stored carbohydrates. Ultimately, the more we can learn about our cycle and the hormonal fluctuations that come with it, the more nuance we can add to our training.”

Be diligent in your research

“Women deserve education and knowledge around how to train, eat and recover, but for the most part, that's not what we're seeing in the media or in the bulk of fitness and nutrition studies, which are still mostly being done with men. So what can we do to ensure we're not getting caught up in misinformation around these topics? Don't believe everything you see in the media about exercise recommendations for women or for aging women.”

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We discuss:

- Betty calls herself the original ‘couch potato’

- Betty proves everything is possible when you keep your body moving

- The optimistic attitude from Betty has served her well in live and in athletics

- Betty’s workouts include lifting weights which is very important for women as we age

… and more!

Here are some highlights. 

Girls were never supported in sports growing up

“When I was growing up girls didn’t do anything except maybe Jacks or Hopscotch,” says Betty. “That was about as wild as we got. It just isn’t the thing that young ladies did. So, no, I didn’t really do anything. I was the original couch potato. I don’t recall any girls in high school doing athletics and I didn’t get to go to college because of World War II, it was 1942. Girls just didn’t do that sort of thing.”

Betty breaks records without knowing it

“It’s amazing when I look back because I have some of the records from back then,” Betty said. “People in their 60’s, 67 and 68, there was nobody older than us racing. So in the last 30 years we have got it up to the 90’s. In USA Track and Field you compete in the 5 year age groups. Because they know that a you get older you get slower and you get less strength. So it’s always fun the the women’s 90-95 year age group! There are some others in my age group because I have records I’m trying to beat. There are some women in their 100’s!”

You just need to show up

“Something that has always inspired me is the quote ’98% of winning is getting to the start’ “ says Betty. “You don’t have to worry about how many people will finish ahead of you or are going to be faster than you. You have trained for this and you’re going to do the best you can and that’s going to be it.”

The true test of a runner

“The major long distance I do is the 10k, which is 6.2 miles,” Betty said. “The most recent time I did it I was about halfway through and I kept telling myself “this is it, this is the last time you’re going to do this race.’ And it was my 30th time doing that race. The last 3 miles of that race are mostly uphill and you just keep telling yourself that you’re never going to do it again. And then the moment you finish and all you can think is ‘next year I’ve got to train a little bit harder.’ “

Betty keeps her body strong enough to do more races

“And I spend time with personal trainer 3 times a week,” says Betty. “And I do everything while there at the gym from lifting weights to working my legs to stepping. I’ll also do lunges and sit ups and the last thing every session is planking! I once did a 4 minute plank. Your body has to be strong to do these races from your legs to your core and your arms. But most especially, your brain.”

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We discuss:

- How can you start this year with 2021 vision

- The goal of this episode is to make you think big for yourself

- What is something you would like to do that younger you would be surprised by?

- You’ll have a goal, a date, a plan, and then milestones

- Make sure you feel those wins each time you pass a milestone

… and more!

Here are some highlights. 

Robin is looking at 2021

“You may have started 2020 with a plan, with a vision of what you would like to do with the year,” says Robin. “What you would like to accomplish, what kind of goals you had. But, for many of us, those plans, those goals, those ideas, got derailed around March. And that’s fine. We had to spend that year collectively figuring things out. But now it’s a new year and it’s a new opportunity.”

What is your ‘Big Idea’

“Step 1 is to come up with a ‘Big Idea,’” Robin said. “It can be a fitness related ‘Big Idea’ or a life ‘Big Idea’ or even a work ‘Big Idea’. As a coach I like to think about fitness and athletics. I’d like you to think of that one big thing that you’ve always wanted to do or you never imagined you could do.”

Use your ‘Big Idea’ to create smaller ideas

“Hopefully your ‘Big Idea” helps you to come up with smaller ideas that are going to help you accomplish a goal” says Robin. “And that goal needs to have a date. So we’re going to name that goal and give it a date. Put it in your calendar and make that date real by putting it in front of you. Because that is how you make a plan.”

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In this episode, we discuss…

-  How participating sports can help you find confidence

-  Why trying new things (even if they scare you) is so important

-  Why having a growth mindset helps with achieving your goals

-  What it means to be a woman in a male dominated sport

…and more!

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Here are some highlights…

Amy’s early athletic life

I didn't discover athletics until about 14 and when I finally did, something completely changed in me. I remember realizing like, ‘wow, I'm good at this,’ and before that, I never really had felt good at anything. As a child, I was like, ‘I'm not smart, you know, just like kids stuff.’ And on the field, I felt good. Things were moving fast, I could really see things more clear and I could move better. I had asthma growing up, really bad, so it didn't come easy running around on the field, but there was something about it [field hockey]. The moment I discovered athletics as a young girl, it completely changed my life.

The first time she went sky diving

I went to a sky diving facility with a friend of mine, who I still skydive with to this day, he's on the Red Bull Air Force with me. That first day when I walked on to a drop zone, which is another name for a coding facility, I saw just all these amazing, happy people, and that was in New York. I grew up outside of New York City, and people weren't always happy like that. This was in 1996, it was a different time. People are happier in New York these days.

I walked into the ski facility and I realized that it was something that you could do [professionally], that it could be part of your life. Until that point, I just thought you did it once or you were in the military. I didn't really understand. And pretty much from that moment on, I never looked back.

All about the sky diving community

It's like-minded people that are enjoying [the same thing.] It's people from all walks of life. Maybe you're hanging out with a brain surgeon, and a lot of times you don't even know what they do for years, and it'll be someone in this intense insane career. I was a bartender to pay for my skydive in the first five years when I was becoming a professional sky diver. So you have really this big range of people, but everyone enjoys sky diving and for the most part, everyone is so nice and happy. It’s a total sub culture once you’re in it.

What it means to be a pro sky diver

There are a lot of different avenues you could take to become professional in the sport, believe it or not. There's a lot of opportunities and different roads you could take. It’s also a nice sport that you can do into your 40s and 50s. I have friends that are still going strong in their 60s as professional skydivers so it's really a great sport. I have one friend that was on his way to being a professional soccer player, and he was sky diving too and he saw that as having more longevity, he could do it for longer, so he decided to take that path and he excels now.

Right now I have three main aspects to my hustle. I work with Red Bull, they sponsor me on part of the Red Bull Air Force, and that's about a third of what I do. We do demonstration jumps, and we do project-based social media projects and VIP tandem experiences. We’ll take the IPs on tandems and they’re such an amazing company to work for. They hired me when I was 36. A lot of people think that Red Bull doesn't work with older athletes, but yeah, they hired me when I was 36.

I also coach different groups within the military, and that's also a big part of what I do. And then I work with a non-profit called the Women's Skydiving network It's a great endeavor. When we can, we're gonna do a world record, but it's a huge endeavor getting 100 women together to break a world record for sky diving.

Amy shares why it’s important to uplift other women sky divers

It’s always been a drive of mine from the beginning. There are not a lot of women that sky dive at all, and I always used to wonder why. I would hang around the drop zone and it would be like me and 20 guys. That is still a lot of the normal though it has changed in the last 25 years since I started sky diving, but I was always thinking ‘Gosh, it'd be nice to jump with a bunch of women.

 So even as a very young sky diver, I would get groups of women together and say, ‘Hey, let's all do jump together.”

And it really was just a different feeling because it was so rare to get to do it. It was just usually a lot of men, which I'm really not complaining, that was also kind of fun... Let's face it as a 18-year-old girl. That was fun.

It also became apparent that other people wanted to do it, so it was an easy way, not only to do things that got me motivated and were helpful to other women, 'cause it was inspiring when people saw women reaching certain goals and making this great things happen, but it was also something I could hustle, something I could do and make a business out of, so it was kind of an easy, clear path for me.

Robin shares her own goals for helping women become athletic

It's nice to help other women see the side of themselves that you were able to see at a much younger age. This is something that I really stand for too, as a coach, and part of this podcast is that I want to help women see this potential in themselves. When many women have been conditioned to think that things like skydiving are just not for them, and to be able to open up that opportunity and you're doing it by example, you're showing what's possible, you're helping to create opportunities for other women. I think it's so important because we are under-represented in many sports, it's just how it is.

Amy’s experience working on stunts in Hollywood

I feel like a lot of my career, I can't deny it it has to do with luck. I met some really amazing people early on in my career, and they got to kind of watch me grow, including the Captain of the Red Bull Air Force. They also do a lot of stuff in Hollywood, they're based in LA and we do a lot of cool stunts. Generally, if I fit the description, so it's gotta be kind of a blond woman around my height and around my build, I will get that job. That doesn't always happen, but when it does, it's so awesome 'cause Hollywood, anything you do where it's like a big stunt like that, it's always so challenging and you're with a group of extreme professionals!

The challenges of breaking world records

World records are a little bit like that. They're brutal through the process. It's freezing, you're jumping over and over again. You're getting the same sky dive over and over again. People are getting exhausted. You’re having to cut people from the sky dive 'cause they're not performing, which is always heart breaking. But the whole thing is, it's about the journey. Every job we're getting better, but really it's like, it’s about the journey. When you're done with it and now that's in the record books, that's where the reward is.

Amy’s perspective of the unique challenges of being an athlete over 40

I was afraid getting a bit older. I started thinking, how much longer can I do this? And am I still valuable? I wasn't sure. I was so used to this concept of like “Oh, I'm gotta be young to do this.”

Then there was this awakening in my 40s where I'm like, ‘Wow. I still have a lot to offer.’ I have so much experience to offer people, and although I've had to refine my performance and my strategy where I'm not doing 12-15 skydive a day, every day training for world championships like I used to, I'm bringing all my skill set and all my connections and all the experience I have,

So it really, it has been nice that discovery of how much you do have to offer.

I would say on the physical side, obviously any athlete in their 40s knows that it gets harder. You have to take more care of yourself. Big time. It used to be that I could stay up and hang out and socialize and have beers and then just travel across the world and get somewhere and then go to work the next day, and now I'm like, I have to really plan more strategically, make sure, I'm hydrated, make sure I'm rested.

Amy’s Parting Words of Wisdom

I would say be open-minded. Be in that growth mindset. I can't imagine a life without trying to wake up every day and be open-minded to being a better person. Don't limit yourself. There’s so much more possible than you think.

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If you are striving to gain confidence, overcome obstacles on race courses and in your life, and age like an athlete - pay close attention to these episodes.

Part Five of The AGELESS Series covers the next step in Robin’s AGELESS Method: Set Your Plans Into Action!

This is the step that ties everything together!

You can do everything in the previous steps to a T, but it doesn’t mean anything until you take action!

In this episode, Robin shares her own personal stories about how she’s created Imperfect Action with her fitness goals and her life as a whole - which is even more important during a pandemic (when this was recorded).

With an open mind and at times, some creative solutions, you can put the boldest plans into action. You can create something from nothing - which reaps massive rewards. And by putting all of these steps together, you can truly live an AGELESS life!

Ready to go deeper and take your first steps toward living an AGELESS Life?

Grab your spot now for the AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd 2020 at 2pm EDT/11am PDT.

The AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit is for women over 40 who want to gain confidence, overcome obstacles - whether they are on race courses or in your life - and truly become the ageless athlete you are meant to be!

Robin invited some of her favorite experts to share their knowledge with you on topics such as creating a simple and streamlined fitness routine that fits into your life, developing realistic and workable healthy nutrition habits, and implementing practices to help you face fear, reduce anxiety and gain energy and vitality in your life.

This is a day just for YOU! You will get to connect with other women over 40 who are striving to live an ageless life - just like you. And you will come out of this event feeling inspired, empowered and ready to embrace your agelessness.

Get more details and lock in your spot at seasonedathlete.me!

If you are striving to gain confidence, overcome obstacles on race courses and in your life, and age like an athlete - pay close attention to these episodes.

Part Four of The AGELESS Series covers the next step in Robin’s AGELESS Method: Empower Your Confidence!

An empowered mindset can be both a cause and an effect of living an AGELESS lifestyle. By pursuing big, bold goals, you may find yourself experiencing a boost in confidence that spreads out into all areas of your life.

Conversely, you may hold yourself back from taking on bold challenges if you don’t believe you have the ability or capability to do it.

So it’s important to work on your mental game from the start so you can open yourself up to achieve the goals you set for yourself…and experience the physical and, yes, mental and emotional benefits that come from achieving said goals.

In this episode, I share three key components to empowering your confidence

1. In order to achieve, you must BELIEVE! Regret never came from trying something new…but it often comes from holding yourself back. So open yourself up to the possibilities that can come from trying something new. You never know how it might change your life!
2. Fear is a part of life. Without it, we’d get into a lot of trouble! When it comes to taking on bold challenges, fear can lead to one of two places: a place of avoidance or a place of discovery and bravery. In this section, I talk about how you can move away from the form and over to the latter.
3. Give yourself a mantra - a word or phrase that is specific to you, speaks to you, and can help you through the darker moments.

By putting these three tips into practice, you can take the steps toward empowering your confidence, which can lead to a life you never imagined for yourself. And can lead to your confidence doubling or tripling once you start feeling the effects of living an AGELESS life!

Ready to go deeper and take your first steps toward living an AGELESS Life?

Grab your spot now for the AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd 2020 at 2pm EDT/11am PDT.

The AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit is for women over 40 who want to gain confidence, overcome obstacles - whether they are on race courses or in your life - and truly become the ageless athlete you are meant to be!

Robin invited some of her favorite experts to share their knowledge with you on topics such as creating a simple and streamlined fitness routine that fits into your life, developing realistic and workable healthy nutrition habits, and implementing practices to help you face fear, reduce anxiety and gain energy and vitality in your life.

This is a day just for YOU! You will get to connect with other women over 40 who are striving to live an ageless life - just like you. And you will come out of this event feeling inspired, empowered and ready to embrace your agelessness.

Get more details and lock in your spot at seasonedathlete.me!

If you are striving to gain confidence, overcome obstacles on race courses and in your life, and age like an athlete - pay close attention to these episodes.

Part Three of The AGELESS Series covers the next step in Robin’s AGELESS Method: Level Up Your Recovery!

One of the most important things we can do to improve mobility for decades to come, prevent injury and ensure a long and fruitful athletic career is to make RECOVERY a primary priority. If you go back and listen to previous Seasoned Athlete episodes, you’ll hear countless stories about the importance of recovery for athletes who are staying active and athletic into their seventies, eighties and beyond.

In this episode, I share three key components to recovery:

1. The importance of sleep - it’s where the magic happens!
2. Pre and post-workout recovery practices
3. Weekly and monthly recovery practices

Just like anything else, these are small habits that you can practice that will make a massive difference in how you feel, how you move and how you live!

Ready to go deeper and take your first steps toward living an AGELESS Life?

Grab your spot now for the AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd 2020 at 2pm EDT/11am PDT.

The AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit is for women over 40 who want to gain confidence, overcome obstacles - whether they are on race courses or in your life - and truly become the ageless athlete you are meant to be!

Robin invited some of her favorite experts to share their knowledge with you on topics such as creating a simple and streamlined fitness routine that fits into your life, developing realistic and workable healthy nutrition habits, and implementing practices to help you face fear, reduce anxiety and gain energy and vitality in your life.

This is a day just for YOU! You will get to connect with other women over 40 who are striving to live an ageless life - just like you. And you will come out of this event feeling inspired, empowered and ready to embrace your agelessness.

Get more details and lock in your spot at seasonedathlete.me!

If you are striving to gain confidence, overcome obstacles on race courses and in your life, and age like an athlete - pay close attention to these episodes.

Part Two of The AGELESS Series covers Step 3 of Robin’s AGELESS Method: Eat for Athletic Aging!

What does this mean?

In short, it's eating to fuel that body to support an Athletic Aging lifestyle. Ensuring you have the energy and nutrients to take on the challenges you seek to take on. These can be fitness challenges, of course, but also work challenges, entrepreneurial challenges, or simply having the energy and vitality to take care of family and manage multiple responsibilities.

Listen as Robin gives you some simple tools you can use to create and implement healthy habits around nutrition that will STICK!

Ready to go deeper and take your first steps toward living an AGELESS Life?

Grab your spot now for the AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd 2020 at 2pm EDT/11am PDT.

The AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit is for women over 40 who want to gain confidence, overcome obstacles - whether they are on race courses or in your life - and truly become the ageless athlete you are meant to be!

Robin invited some of her favorite experts to share their knowledge with you on topics such as creating a simple and streamlined fitness routine that fits into your life, developing realistic and workable healthy nutrition habits, and implementing practices to help you face fear, reduce anxiety and gain energy and vitality in your life.

This is a day just for YOU! You will get to connect with other women over 40 who are striving to live an ageless life - just like you. And you will come out of this event feeling inspired, empowered and ready to embrace your agelessness.

Get more details and lock in your spot at seasonedathlete.me!

The AGELESS Series will give you tools, advice, and a METHOD to help you adopt an AGELESS Mindset and live a bigger, bolder life!

If you are striving to gain confidence, overcome obstacles on race courses and in your life, and age like an athlete - pay close attention to these episodes.

Part One of The AGELESS Series covers the first two steps in Robin’s AGELESS Method:

1. Assess Your Priorities: setting goals that are both workable but also exciting, inspiring and beyond your current reach.

2. Get Your Body Strong: creating a streamlined fitness routine to remove overwhelm and keep you focused and moving toward that priority goal!

Ready to go deeper and take your first steps toward living an AGELESS Life? Grab your spot now for the AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd 2020 at 2pm EDT/11am PDT.

The AGELESS + AWESOME Virtual Summit is for women over 40 who want to gain confidence, overcome obstacles - whether they are on race courses or in your life - and truly become the ageless athlete you are meant to be!

Robin invited some of her favorite experts to share their knowledge with you on topics such as creating a simple and streamlined fitness routine that fits into your life, developing realistic and workable healthy nutrition habits, and implementing practices to help you face fear, reduce anxiety and gain energy and vitality in your life.This is a day just for YOU! You will get to connect with other women over 40 who are striving to live an ageless life - just like you. And you will come out of this event feeling inspired, empowered and ready to embrace your agelessness.

Get more details and lock in your spot at seasonedathlete.me!

This episode features an interview with gym owner and personal trainer Stephanie Scott. Here’s what she shared:

1. VIEW OBSTACLES AS OPPORTUNITIES

Similar to what Marissa Axell talked about in the first episode, Stephanie reiterated that it helps to view obstacles as opportunities. Instead of looking at the doors as closing in your life - think of creative ways that you can open new doors.

2. USE THIS TIME TO RECONNECT

Since we are physically separated from friends and loved-ones during this time, Stephanie is using this time to go back to a lost art of communication - the phone. She’s finding comfort in simple telephone conversations with the people in her life.

3. GROW YOURSELF

There are more opportunities than ever to learn something new online. If there was ever something you wanted to do but weren’t able to do before, give it a quick internet search to see what resources are available online. Take this time to grow as a person and do something you’ve never done before!

Monty is the definition of late in life athlete AND young at heart. He ran his first triathlon at 48, first marathon at 58, went skydiving at 75, hang gliding at 89, bungee for his 90th birthday and now he’s doing Spartan Races.

He has never met a challenge he isn’t willing to face!

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - RICHARD “MONTY” MONTGOMERY

Age: 93

Sport: Spartan Race (among many others!)

Quote: “Just live life as full as you can.”

Follow/contact:

Instagram: @teammontyspartan

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It's my hope that their stories, tips and advice can help give you some new perspective on how to overcome the obstacles that are unique to you and your life.

In the first episode, I interviewed competitive cyclist and fitness coach Marissa Axell. Here is what she shared:

1. BE ADAPTABLE, CREATIVE AND READY TO TAKE ACTION!

Marissa is a fitness coach, and she had to change her business model to fully online at a moment's notice. She didn't have time to make it perfect - she just needed to make it happen. She views this as an opportunity more than an obstacle. Now is not the time to hold back and wait for perfection - now is the time to try new things and make them happen!

2. CREATE ROUTINE AMID THE CHAOS!

Marissa swears by a morning and evening routine, and gives great examples of what to include. The sooner you can create daily routines in the new version of what your life looks like, the more calm and productive you will be!

3. RECONNECT WITH YOUR WHY!

Marissa has based a lot of her identity and happiness on being a competitive cyclist. With no competitions on the horizon, she was forced to re-evaluate her goals and reconnect with what got her into cycling in the first place: getting into nature, feeling the wind in her hair, and just the pure love of riding. And that's what keeps her motivated now. If your goals have been forced to shift, how can you reconnect with your why.

Follow/Contact Marissa Axell:

IG: @axellrocks

https://www.axnfitnessandcoaching.com/

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - FAYE MORGAN

Age: 42

Sport: Obstacle Racing

Quote: “I GET to do this.”

Follow: @faymocr

We also talk about cats, which is definitely a first for Seasoned Athlete!

This interview was recorded last September at the Spartan Media Fest presented by ATP Science.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - RYAN WOODS

Age: 40

Sport: obstacle racing, trail running

Quote: “I find I’m better and healthier now because I take care of myself.”

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You may have seen her story in an article that came out last year in the Wall Street Journal highlighting stories of women over 50 sharing stories of midlife reinvention. In this interview, Lynn talks about the big life changes she started making in her fifties that would lead the way to an extraordinary endeavor to ride the shape of a peace sign across North America. Learn how this came about and the why behind it as we revisit Lynn’s story once again.

Learn more:

Lynn’s Blog

Lynn’s rides support the following causes:

American Friends Service Committee

Canadian Friends Service Committee

Andrea started her Spartan journey in in 2014 after a long hiatus from sports and athletics. She was immediately hooked and quickly found herself excelling in the sport. Her story proves that age is not an excuse to hold you back from trying something new and intimidating, as you never know what kind of fire it might light inside!

Ginny MacColl is the daughter of American Ninja Warrior and stuntwoman Jessie Graff. Jessie has become famous for her thrilling runs through the American Ninja Warrior course, often dressed as various superheroes – which has inspired girls and women of all ages to be their own hero. But what you may not know is that Jessie’s mom Ginny has been inspired by her daughter, as well – so much so that she has become a ninja athlete in her own right. So we're going back to Episode #51 again to share her story for anyone who missed it, a woman who is living proof that strength is ageless!

If you’re thinking about setting some bold goals for the new decade ahead, perhaps Cindy can serve as some inspiration to put a big race like an Ultra on your calendar.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CINDY LYNCH

Age: 48

Sport: Spartan Race (specializing in the Ultra distance - 30 miles/50k)

Quote: “As long as I’m still being successfull…I’m going to stay out there as long as I can.”

Contact:

Instagram: @runningskirtscindy

Running Skirts

Runderlust

Want a free Age Like An Athlete Strategy Call with Robin? She has limited spots available over the holidays. Click HERE to book your call, or go to SeasonedAthlete.me.

If you're in Southern California, you are invited to attend Robin's FREE workshop called Decade of Ageless: Five Big, Bold Ways to Feel Younger, Gain Confidence and Overcome Obstacles in the New Year and Beyond. This live event takes place on January 5th 2020 at Rise Up Training in Santa Monica. Click HERE to reserve your spot!

Want a free Age Like An Athlete Strategy Call with Robin? She has limited spots available over the holidays. Click HERE to book your call, or go to SeasonedAthlete.me.

If you're in Southern California, you are invited to attend Robin's FREE workshop called Decade of Ageless: Five Big, Bold Ways to Feel Younger, Gain Confidence and Overcome Obstacles in the New Year and Beyond. This live event takes place on January 5th 2020 at Rise Up Training in Santa Monica. Click HERE to reserve your spot!

In our interview, we talk about the tragic event that would eventually set her down this path of positivity, and would help her discover her potential as an endurance athlete - which would eventually lead her to run several Boston Marathons, New York Marathon, 50-mile ultras, Ironman Races and numerous podium spots and wins.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KYRA OLIVER

Age: 52

Sport: Endurance racing

Quote: “Not trying is not an option.”

Learn more: KyraOliver.com

In this episode, Robin reflects on her racing endeavors and lessons from the last year. She also answers listener questions and shares the top lessons she’s learned as a Seasoned Athlete in the year leading up to her 45th birthday.

The episode was recorded live on Facebook Live and Instagram Live on November 14, 2019. During the recording, Robin’s computer crashed and all audio was lost. The audio for the episode was taken directly from the Facebook Live!

Learn more about Robin at RobinLegat.com and on Instagram at @robinlegatsgx.

Seasoned Athlete Apparel and Accessories are now available! Get yours at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/seasonedathlete/

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KRESSA PETERSON

Age: 52

Sport: former show jumper and current Spartan Racer

Quote: “You can find your new voice post-40.”

Contact:

Shower Toga

Shower Toga on Amazon

Kressa Peterson Instagram: @shower_toga

The people competing in this event were mostly regular folks. Many are members at Fitness Quest 10. Some drove down from other cities to participate in a competition that they felt was designed and put on FOR them.

We grabbed short interviews with six athletes who were competing that day, all of whom were over age 60. They had different backgrounds, different stories and different reasons for being there. We interviewed:

Stafford Walker, 86, and a 19-year member at Fitness Quest 10

Larry Indiviglia, 64, a platinum level coach with the Todd Durkin Mastermind

Adam Henderson, 69, Assistant Track & Field Coach at Southwestern College

Bernie Rhinerson, 68, a retiree seeking out additional challenge

Lil Gary, 66, Crossfit athlete

Trish Williams, 69, and one of the organizers of the event

We finish with a conversation with Todd Durkin. Todd is the founder of Fitness Quest 10, trains elite professional athletes, and is an internationally recognized trainer, coach, speaker, educator and leader in the fitness industry. He is also the host of the Todd Durkin IMPACT Show, a podcast designed to motivate and inspire you to live a life full of passion, purpose, and IMPACT.

Links:

SDSeniorgames.org

FitnessQuest10.com

ToddDurkin.com

ToddDurkin.com/podcast

Lynn was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal in an article titled The New Rules of Middle Age, Written By Women.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - LYNN SALVO

Age: 70

Sport: Cycling, endurance running

Quote: “Life is a series of transitions.”

Learn more:

Lynn’s Blog

Lynn’s rides support the following causes:

American Friends Service Committee

Canadian Friends Service Committee

Terry is runner and running coach who currently leads one of the top adult running camps in the US, where the average runner is usually over 45 years old. He claims that running saved his life in his late 20’s, and he talks about that in this interview. He is the visionary behind the positive running movement, activacuity – a guided imagery app for athletes, and positive mindset race programs, which helps runners focus on their many positives in preparation for upcoming races.  

He also shares information about the upcoming US Trail Running Conference, taking place October 9-12, 2019 at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - TERRY CHIPLIN

Age: 65

Sport: Running, trail running

Quote: “We are here to enjoy ourselves and explore our limits.”            

Website: activeataltitude.com

In this episode, Robin talks about preparing for the unexpected on race or competition day, and what you can do to prevent all your hard work from going out the window. She talks about what she has done to prepare for the Spartan World Championships once she learned that she’d likely be facing extreme weather on race day, and what you can do to ensure that your body can perform as you have trained it to do when you are faced with weather or conditions for which you have not been able to prepare. She focuses on three key things:

1. Do your research - learn about where it is, what the terrain is like and what kind of weather is expected. Check early and check often!
2. Get the gear you need, knowing that it’s better to overprepare than underprepare.
3. Do what you need to do to be able to do what you know how to do on race day.
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Have a question you’d like Robin to answer in a future episode? Email seasonedathlete@gmail.com!

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CONTACT

Website: QtheCoach.com

Instagram: @q_the_coach

In this episode, Robin talks about what we can do to open ourselves up to bolder goals. Have you come up with reasons why you can’t run a race, or take on a new challenge? What is stopping you? Is it your age? Your fitness level? Whatever it is, Robin shares some thoughts about what you can do to unlock what is holding you back so you can allow yourself to pursue a new adventure. By the end of the episode, hopefully you will start thinking better of yourself so you can do more for yourself!

Share your plans for your next bold goal by emailing seasonedathlete@gmail.com. You can also send questions that you’d like Robin to answer to that email address, as well!

Follow @seasonedathlete and @robinlegatsgx on Instagram.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KEVIN HOPP

Age: 48

Sport: Running

Quote: “Keep getting up and trying!”

Contact:

Instagram: @kevinhopp1004

In this episode, we talk about how this all got started, the literal and metaphorical uphill battles she has been facing on her run from Anchorage, Alaska to the Arctic Ocean and the different kind of run she’s looking to do after she finishes making history in Alaska.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - HELENE NEVILLE

Sport: long distance running

Age: 58 (will finish her run on her 59th birthday!)

Quote: Rethink impossible

Follow: One on the Run Facebook Page

Inspired by Helene’s journey? Take your first steps toward making your own history. Download the FREE Seasoned Athlete Quick Start Guide to Running Your First 5K Race - filled with five simple, yet actionable tips to take you from couch to your first finish line. This can be the the start of a beautiful adventure!

In this interview, we chat about the book, share some of the stories included in her book, and talk about her latest initiative in the pancreatic cancer fight: 52 Races for 52 Faces.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - JULIE WEISS

Age: 49

Sport: Running

Quote: We got this!

Contact:

52 Races for 52 Faces

Marathon Goddess website

Instagram: @marathongoddess

Facebook: Julie Weiss - Marathon Goddess

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ANDREA OWEN

Age: 57

Sport: Obstacle Course Racing

Quote: “Don’t use age as an excuse.”

Contact: Instagram - @over50spartan

In this episode, get to know Karen Putz of Naperville, Illinois – also known as the Passion Mentor. Karen is the author of several books, including Unwrapping Your Passion, a book that shakes up the status quo of aging and redefines the barometer of living a passionate life – concepts we can definitely get behind. Karen is also a barefoot water skier with a remarkable comeback story, which has led her a quest to barefoot water ski in all 50 states.

In our interview with Karen, we talk about how a water skiing injury activated a dormant gene that caused her to lose her hearing and what led her to eventually find her way back onto the water. Karen also shares a number of nuggets of wisdom about how you can push past fears and limits to pursue your own passions.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KAREN PUTZ
Age: 53

Sport: Barefoot water skiing

Quote: “The real competition is you…make it your race.”

Contact:

YourPassionSchool.com

karen@karenputz.com

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MARISSA AXELL
Age: 40

Sport: Cycling

Quote: “Whatever happens on your race day does not equal who you are or how good you are.”

Contact:

https://axellfitnessworks.com/

http://www.17thstreetathleticclub.com/

Instagram: @axellrocks

Kim shares her story about how she got involved in Spartan Race and her quick rise to success as a 40-49 age group athlete, as well as filling us in on how she is able to compete at a high level and travel to as many races as she can while not living a traditional “pro athlete” life.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KIM COLE
Age: 47

Sport: Crossfit, Spartan Race

Quote: “Planning is crucial.”

Learn more:

https://www.facebook.com/kim.cole.716970

https://www.facebook.com/CrossfitMeridian.net/

In our conversation, Bob goes in depth about the multiple traumas he endured over the course of his life (showing his wicked sense of humor along the way) and talks about how his life has completely changed in recent years thanks to a determined focus on health, nutrition and fitness.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - BOB ASHCRAFT

Age: 66

Sport: Spartan Race

Quote: “Don’t listen to other people.”

Contact:

Facebook.com/robertashcraft.16

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - GINNY MACCOLL
Age: 67

Sport: competitive ninja athlete

Quote: “Strength is Ageless!”

Contact: Instagram.com/ginnymaccoll

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - SUE SPENCER

Age: 64

Sport: Olympic weightlifting

Quote: “Don’t be afraid to step up and try.”

Contact:

liftyouupcoaching.com

Instagram.com/liftyouupcoaching

Instagram.com/beastmodegrandma

Twitter.com/liftuupcoaching

Facebook.com/liftyouupcoaching

Facebook.com/Beast-Mode-Grandma-900360386739564/

The primary focus of our conversation is his work with World OCR and how this and other sport federations benefit athletes of all levels – from the weekend warrior to the elite competitor. Plus, Ian drops some tidbits on the benefits of keeping an active lifestyle as you age – something he knows a bit about as a former competitor and lifetime athlete. Without further ado, here’s Ian Adamson.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - IAN ADAMSON

Age: 54

Sports: cycling, kayaking, adventure racing, triathlon, orienteering, sailing, OCR, etc.

Quote: “If you don’t let it go, it’s always there.”

Contact:

World OCR.org

IanAdamson.com

Instagram: @ian.a.adamson

In this interview, Marla catches us up on what she’s been up to, goes in depth and gets a bit emotional about what living an active life has done for her, and talks about a big step she was taking to “spread her wings” as an obstacle racer.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MARLA SWEENEY

Age: 73

Sports: Spartan Race, OCR, trail racing, road racing

Quote: “It doesn’t matter how old you are. It matters that you’re getting out there.”

Marla Sweeney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marla.sweeney.73

What’s interesting and different about this interview is that Rod doesn’t talk much about himself at all. Instead, he shines the light on his current passion - helping kids get up and running through Rod Dixon’s KiDSMARATHON Foundation. We discuss why it’s so important to start kids running early, and the benefits that can come with parents running with their kids.

Learn more about Rod Dixon’s KiDSMARATHON Foundation and how to bring it to a school near you at KidsMarathonFoundation.org.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - JOHNNY WAITE
Age: 50

Sports: ultra-running, Spartan Race, Death Race, just living adventurously

Quote: “Always have something to look forward to.”

Contact: Facebook.com/johndavidwaite

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - LUIS ESCOBAR
Age: 55

Sports: running, running, more and longer running

Quote: “Run simply, run gently and run free.”

Contact: AllWeDoIsRun.com

In this episode, we get to know Steve Mittleman of Long Beach, CA. Steve is a husband, father, weightlifting coach at Mo-Mentum Fitness in Huntington Beach AND he’s a competitive Highland Games athlete. Steve is a member of the Orange County Highlanders, a group that practices in Orange County and competes at Scottish Festivals throughout Southern California, and he recently earned first place as a Masters 50+ athlete at a tournament at the Ventura Highland Games last October. Additionally, Steve has competed as a powerlifter, winning a California championship, two state records in the squat and the deadlift and a national championship.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - STEVE MITTLEMAN
Age: 50

Sports: Highland Games, powerlifting

Quote: “Find something you love that’s hard…do something hard almost every day.”

Contact:

Email: steve@mo-mentumfitness.com

Gym: Mo-Mentum Fitness.com

WILLIE BANKS SEASONED ATHLETE STATS

Age: 62

Sport: Track and Field - Triple Jump

Quote: “Go out and try something unique. If you’ve never danced dance. If you’ve never run…run. You never know…you’ll surprise yourself.”

Website: hsj-j.jp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willie.banks2

Instagram: @williebanks

For many of us, a new year signifies an opportunity to look within, reevaluate and reset our goals. But often times, we don’t stick with those goals, or get stalled out even before we get started. The mind is a powerful tool – it can work for you and help you do amazing things, or it can tell you lies about yourself and act like a saboteur. In the spirit of the New Year, new aspirations and new energy, we’re doing something a little different with today’s episode. For the first time, we are featuring someone who is UNDER age 40. Again, in the spirit of the New Year, today’s guest can serve as an amazing resource for those who have struggled with starting or maintaining a fitness routine, or have convinced themselves that they aren’t capable or worthy or bold athletic and fitness goals.

Today’s guest is Dr. Lara Pence. She’s a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and has spent the last fifteen years working with individuals as they peel back the layers of their outer shell, cast aside unhealthy patterns and begin to build a new, more resilient sense of self. Dr. Pence has worked with Olympic athletes, successful business owners and entrepreneurs to help them move away from comparison and self-loathing and toward connection and self-investment. She is the Chief Mind Doc for Spartan and hosts the Spartan Mind YouTube video series. And on January 1st of this year, Dr. Pence launched a brand new YouTube videos series that takes viewers through a journey of self-discovery, exploration and analysis, with new videos released every Tuesday and Thursday and important at-home exercises to help deepen self-understanding and awareness. Learn more and subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-Gym_uPFvDO3QIR1E3y8A

Website: DrLaraPence.com

Instagram: @drlarapence

Spartan Mind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVMYdrGzjj9dnFaPhmfSSegTPLFZv7ueV

CONTACT:

Instagram: @robinlegatsgx
Facebook: Facebook.com/robinmlegat
RobinLegat.com

Age: 67

Sport: Soccer, bowling, track and field

Quote: “The medal is the road getting to that first step on the field.”

Contact/Follow:

https://facebook.com/jcfoxninja

https://instagram.com/jcfoxninja

We had the opportunity to speak with John, Josh and Tosh at the 2018 Spartan Podfest, just hours before they stepped into the shipping containers to embark upon this extraordinary challenge. In this episode, they talk about the origins of this challenge, how they each trained, the benefits of youth vs experience (and vice versa) and how this turned from a crazy idea that came up on a long road trip to a massive charity fundraising event taking place on the world stage.

We give a recap - including an amazing, late-breaking twist - at the end of the episode.

LEARN MORE:

TheWhiteboardProject.com/24-hours-of-isoldation

Donate to Wounded Warriors Canada or The Revelry Project: TheWhiteboardProject.com/ll24h-donate

We start by debuting our new Seasoned Firsts segment. This segment features people who are stepping outside their comfort zones to try new challenges for the very first time. Whether it’s a race, event, competition or new sport, we want to know what drives these people to challenge themselves in this new way. Today we introduce 48-year old Julie Jensen, who is competing in her very first Spartan Race at the notoriously difficult Spartan Race World Championships in Lake Tahoe.

In our main interview, we talk to 43-year old Rachel Cosgrove of Santa Clarita, California. Rachel owns and operate Results Fitness, named one of the top ten gyms in the US by Men’s Health Magazine. She’s the best-selling author of The Female Body Breakthrough and Drop Two Sizes. In 2012, Rachel earned the title of IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year. She has competed as a triathlete, a powerlifter, and in the last year, she made a name for herself as a competitive obstacle course racer. Some of Rachel’s recent OCR stats include earning a 3rd place Masters finish at EPIC Series in 2017, a 3rd place age group finish at the 2017 Big Bear Spartan Beast, 2nd in the 40-49 age group at the 2018 SoCal Spartan, and 3rd place in the 40-49 age group at the 2018 Big Bear Spartan Beast, which also punched her ticket to the 2018 Spartan World Championships as an age group competitor.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - RACHEL COSGROVE

Age: 43

Sport: Obstacle Course Racing

Quote: “Race day is your reward, but don’t forget to enjoy the process.”

Contact:

Instagram - @rachcosgrove

Facebook: http://facebook.com/RachelCosgroveFanPage

Website: RachelCosgrove.com

In this episode, we discuss Helen’s journey to becoming a competitive bodybuilder in her sixties, how she was able to stay disciplined with her nutrition while traveling for a living, and what she credits with keeping her cancer from advancing.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - HELEN FRITSCH

Age: 61

Sport: competitive bodybuilding

Quote: “Age is irrelevant.”

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/helenfritschnpccompetitor/

In this episode, Charlie candidly talks about his struggles with addiction and how that opened up a new path for him as an ultra-endurance runner. He also shares some remarkable stories, including the hilarious way he stumbled into ultra-distance running and how he ended up running an ultramarathon within the confines of a prison yard.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHARLIE ENGLE

Age: 55

Sport: Running, ultra-running, Spartan Race, anything adventurous

Quote: “People assume that they’re not qualified to be out there doing big adventures. We need to be out there leading by example that we’re never too old to be doing an adventure. “

Contact: CharlieEngle.com

In this episode, we discuss how Tom has managed to work through various injuries and how he continues to be able to race at a high level. 

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - TOM BERNHARD

Age: 66 

Sport: Masters Running

Quote: "Find your passion and pursue it with enthusiasm."

Learn more about masters running: http://therunningprof.com

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - STEPH ELDORE

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature trail runner Steph Eldore.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - STEPH ELDORE

Age: 43

Sport: Trail Running

Quote: "When I finished that marathon it changed my life."

In the episode, we discuss her early experience with road running, the advantages of training and competing in such grueling races as an older athlete, and what advice she would give to people who feel like they could never become an ultra runner as well as her advocacy work.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ALENE NITZKY

Age:  54

Sport: Ultra Running

Quote: People don't realize what they can do because they don't try. They intimidate themselves.

Websites:

Running blog: http://alenegonebad.blogspot.com/Journey to Badwater

Advocacy organization: https://cancerharbors.com/

Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Charts-Course-Cancer-Survivorship/dp/1943889082/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524766336&sr=1-1&keywords=Navigating+the+C%3A+A+Nurse+Charts+the+Course+for+Cancer+Survivorship+Care

Twitter & Instagram: @Alenegonebad

VERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - ROBERT MANON

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature runner Robert Manon.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ROBERT MANON

Age: 48

Sport: Ultra Running

Quote: The hardest step in anything is that first step.

In the episode, we discuss her time college at the the forefront of the triathlon movement, her best and worst racing experiences, and her advice for people interested in getting into the sport.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ERICA MCCLURG

Age: 47

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: You learn to worry about the things you can control and not the things that you can't.

Website: ericamcclurg.com

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - KRISTA ALDERDICE

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature ultra runner Krista Alderdice.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KRISTA ALDERDICE

Age: 42

Sport: Ultra Running

Quote: Running was and still is my savior.

In the episode, we discuss getting into bodybuilding during what is considered the golden age of the sport, practicing martial arts when beginning when it was very unknown in the United Sates, and coming back many years after an injury and the challenges of training for competition in your 60s.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - JULIO ANTA

Age: 60

Sport: Competitive bodybuilding/martial arts

Quote: Sometimes negative things end up a blessing in life.

Website: http://antamartialarts.com

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - JILL PLAMONDON

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature ultra runner Jill Plamondon.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - JILL PLAMONDON

Age: 45

Sport: Ultra runner

Quote: If you fall, get up again. It really is about how many times you get up.

In the episode, we discuss training for the Olympics at a time when there was no path for women, how she got back into track and field in her sixties after that experience, and she gives advice to others who may be considering trying a new sport at a more advanced age.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - LIZ SHARP

Age: 70

Sport: Track and Field

Quote: "You cannot be allowed to talk yourself out of the dream that's in your heart. Not until you make a 100% effort to pursue it."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - RUTHIE LOFFI

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature ultra runner Ruthie Loffi.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - RUTHIE LOFFI

Age: 55

Sport: Ultra running

Quote: "I like to say that DNF is a Did Not Fail."

This episode will feature interviews with three people who are all over 40 and represent different specialties in the fitness and wellness arena. The first interview is with Tae Bo creator, fitness legend and Celebrity Sweat co-host 62-year old Billy Blanks. The second is with martial arts athlete and qigong expert 47-year old Chris Shelton. And the last interview of the episode is with Hollywood physique expert and Celebrity Sweat co-host 49 (aka forty-fine) year old Eric The Trainer. In these three interviews, you’ll hear three distinctly different stories but some common threads, as well, such as taking care of yourself from the inside out and the importance of getting rest. All three are over 40 and have some fantastic advice for the over 40 athlete.

Visit https://seasonedathlete.me/episodes/030 for a full list of links to learn more about Billy Blanks, Chris Shelton and Eric The Trainer!

In the episode, we discuss how he got back into running in his fifties after a long break and what advantages can come from having a late start as a runner, and he gives advice to others who may be considering getting into running at a more advanced age.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - BRIAN PILCHER

Age: 61

Sport: Masters distance running

Quote: "It's about YOU. It's not about anybody else."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - MIKE BRAWER

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature all-around athlete and competitor Mike Brawer.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MIKE BRAWER

Age: 45

Sports: Krav maga, crossfit, obstacle racing, swimming, biking, hiking

Quote: "I feel as improve my body, it helps improve my mind - and improving my mind helps improve my body."

In this episode, we discuss the challenges and benefits that Kevin experiences as an older athlete who has been in the Spartan Race game since the beginning, he gives advice for anyone looking to get started in obstacle racing, and we talk at length about the new competitive age group division that Spartan is introducing this year and what that means for him in particular.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KEVIN DONOGHUE

Age: 43

Sport: Spartan Race

Quote: "The fact that we get to suffer voluntarily is a tremendous gift."

Instagram and Twitter: @kdonoghuelives

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - LIBBY JAMES

Age: 81

Sport: Long distance running

Quote: "The worst thing about running is...not running."

Contact: LibbyJames.net

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - BILL PROVINS

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature obstacle racer Bill Provins.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - BILL PROVINS

Age: 51

Sport: Spartan Race/running

Quote: "Get out there and do it - whatever sport you want to do."

Big thanks to all of the athletes who shared their stories on the show, and to YOU for listening and making this an amazing first year. I can't wait to bring you more stories from inspiring Seasoned Athletes in 2018!

- Robin

This week, we talk to 48-year old Deanna Blegg from Melbourne, Australia. Deanna is the definition of tough. She is a mother, HIV and AIDS survivor, breast cancer survivor and an adventure racer, obstacle racer, Crossfitter, and by all accounts, all around awesome athlete. Deanna won the overall women’s title in the 2013 World’s Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour obstacle racing event where competitors run continuous 5-mile loops in an attempt to complete as many miles as possible. Just last month, she took 4th place overall in the women’s division of that same race after taking the previous year off to fight breast cancer. As we mentioned...definition of tough. Deanna is also the creator of the Bleggmit, a lightweight neoprene glove designed for cold weather races. And she help others prep for endurance events with her Bleggfit training programs.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DEANNA BLEGG

Age: 48

Sport: Adventure racing, obstacle racing, Crossfit

Quote: "Look forward - don't look back."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - REGINA ANDLER

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature obstacle racer Regina Andler.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - REGINA ANDLER

Age: 54

Sport: Obstacle racing

Quote: "There's not just one cookie-cutter way to get over obstacles."

We talk about the ups and downs of being a part of a family of athletes, how she found her way into competing in and winning triathlons in her forties, and some of the key things she does to stay at the top of her game as she gets older.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ADRIENNE LEBLANC

Age: 47

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: "You may not be as talented as the person sitting next to you...but if you work hard at something and really give it your all, you can succeed at it - at a very good level."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - PAMELA NEIMETH

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature ultra runner Pamela Neimeth.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - PAMELA NEIMETH

Age: 59

Sport: Ultra distance trail running, road racing, triathlon

Quote: "For me, ultra running is my temple. It’s my opportunity for activism and kindness. It’s my connection to the natural world. To my Gods, Goddesses, angels and the divine. On the trails, I find peace of mind and connection to my wholeness."

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DARLA ANDREWS

Age: 53

Sport: Figure competition, marathon, obstacle racing

Quote: "Put on your own oxygen mask before taking care of anyone else."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - VIVIAN SCHOELLER

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature Spartan Race athlete Vivian Schoeller.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - VIVIAN SCHOELLER

Age: 66

Sport: Spartan Racing

Quote: "I can do it and, why not? I'll do it!"

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ROBIN LEGAT

Age: 43 (as of 11/14!)

Sport: Obstacle Racing

Quote: "If you have the capacity to learn, you have the capacity to achieve a personal best."

Instagram: @overcomeanyobstacle

We talk about how Kathrine pushed past the myths and misconceptions women bought into when it came to running and sports, and we discuss the new set of myths that need to be broken when it comes to active aging for women. 

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KATHRINE SWITZER

Age: 70

Sport: Running

Quote: "You're never too old. You're never too fat. You're never too slow. You're never too inexperienced to become an athlete."

Learn more:

KathrineSwitzer.com

261Fearless.org

https://www.facebook.com/MarathonWomanNews/

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - MEESH PRESTON

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature runner Meesh Preston.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MEESH PRESTON

Age:

Sport: Running

Quote: "Life is truly not a sprint. It is a marathon."

Instagram: @meeshrunnin

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KAREN PORTER

Age: 42

Sport: Obstacle racing, trail racing, road racing, bodybuilding competitor

Quote: "Accept no limits."

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenporteradaptiveathlete/Karen Porter - Adaptive Athlete

Instagram: @karenporter.adaptiveathlete

Website: http://roswellnutrition.com/

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - SONYA ELIAS

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature Calgary-based obstacle racer Sonya Elias.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - SONYA ELIAS

Age: 42

Sport: Obstacle racing

Quote: "Surround yourself with really badass women who don't accept no as an answer."

Instagram: @sonyafe

Meet Halee Daily, aka #44 The 4closer, a Roseville, California-based roller derby athlete. She has (knock on wood) played injury-free roller derby since 2009, primarily as a dedicated starting jammer on the Sacred City Derby Girls Sacrificer All-Star Team out of Sacramento. From 2011-2016, she was also Sacred's strategy and jammer coach. She set a team record by playing 56 consecutive Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Association or WFTDA bouts from 2009-2015. This year, she joined the 10th ranked Bay Area Derby All Stars, and competed with them in the WFTDA International Playoffs in Seattle last month.

Halee and I go way back, as you will hear in this interview. We talk about the life-changing community that is roller derby, her evolution as a skater and an athlete, and how she continues to focus on having fun in a fiercely competitive sport.

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - HALEE DAILY

Age: 42

Sport: Roller derby

Roller derby name: The 4Closer

Quote: "Don't be so serious. Life doesn't need to be so serious."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - NATALIE CHAIDEZ

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature someone with whom I've shared my home roller derby track for many years - Natalie Chaidez.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - NATALIE CHAIDEZ

Age: 50

Sport: Roller derby

Roller derby name: Armed Kandy

Quote: "If you have an idea, something that's calling your name, something that's drawing you...give it a shot!"

We're looking for athletes of all levels to tell their Everyday Seasoned Athlete stories! If that sounds like you, go to http://seasonedathlete.me/everyday and tell us a bit about yourself!

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MARGARET OLAWOYE

Age: 75

Sport(s): pickleball, racquetball, softball, track & field, table tennis, badminton, soccer, archery, and, well, anything she decides she wants to do!

Quote: "Play everything!"

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE -  MARLA SWEENEY

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature obstacle racer - and recent Spartan Race World Championships Beast race finisher Marla Sweeney.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MARLA SWEENEY

Age: 71 (with a birthday this week!)

Sport: obstacle racing

Quote: "You take the strengths that you have in your body and you help compensate for the weaknesses."

We're looking for athletes of all levels to tell their Everyday Seasoned Athlete stories! If that sounds like you, go HERE and tell us a bit about yourself!

Our main interview is with Hobie Call, a Utah-based father of five, a member of the Spartan Race Pro Team and someone who is often referred to as the Godfather of Obstacle Racing. With a background as a distance runner, he ran first Spartan Race in 2011, and has since run 84 obstacle races, picking up a stunning 57 first place finishes and becoming a fan favorite along the way. In 2015, he stepped away from professional racing – prompting some to believe he had retired. But he wasn't done, and nothing proved that more than when he showed up to the 2016 Spartan Race World Championships and walked away with his third world championship title. This year, he's making one more run at glory, working toward becoming the first masters athlete to top the overall elite podium at the 2017 Spartan Race World Championships – before officially retiring for REAL this time. 

In this episode, Hobie talks about the competition that almost prompted him to throw in the towel (and potentially miss out on an illustrious obstacle racing career), what he believes to be the most important thing when it comes to racing (spoiler alert: it's not winning!), and why he decided to call it a day after this current "retirement party" season. 

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - HOBIE CALL

Age: 40

Sport: Obstacle racing

Quote: "The competition isn't the test. The training is the test. The competition is the reward."

Instagram: @callhobie

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE: ALISHA LOPEZ

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. Sticking with our Spartan Race World Championships theme, this week we feature obstacle racing athlete and coach Alisha Lopez.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ALISHA LOPEZ

Age: 43

Sport: obstacle racing, cycling

Quote: "Be your GREATNESS!"

Contact & Follow:

Instagram @nolimitssportsandfitness

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DOTTIE GRAY

Age: 92

Sport: Running 

Quote: Keep moving!

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - CHRIS LOVE

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature karate black belt and obstacle racer Chris Love.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHRIS LOVE

Age: 46

Sport: First degree karate black belt, obstacle racer

Quote: "Believe in yourself, find that inner athlete, and go achieve things you never dreamed possible."

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DAPHNE BELT

Age: 78

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: "If you have a bad race, close the door firmly and move on to the next one."

Website: http://dafbelt.blogspot.com

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - LISA JANUSZ

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature duathlon sprint athlete and NPC women's physique competitor Lisa Janusz.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - LISA JANUSZ

Age: 47

Sports: Duathlon, women's physique competition

Advice: Enjoy what you do, and have the passion and drive to be successful in your own way. 

If you want to tell your Everyday Seasoned Athlete story on a future episode, go to http://seasonedathlete.me/everyday and tell us about yourself!

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - TAMMY GODIN

Age: 54

Sport: Marathon running, triathlons, adventure races, Spartan Races, mountain bike races, mountain climbing...

Favorite quote: "You are stronger than you think you are, and you can do more than you think you can do."

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - REGAN BURNS

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature obstacle racer, adventure racer and Spartan SGX coach Regan Burns.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - REGAN BURNS

Age: 49

Sport: Obstacle racing, adventure racing

Quote: "Whenever you think you can do one more...I know you can do TWO."

Instagram: @regan.burns

Training: http://www.stevensonfitness.com/regan-burns/Stevenson Fitness

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DeETTE SAUER

Age: 75 

Sport: Swimming

Quote: "Don't let fear hold you back from experiencing great joy."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/living-stronger-75-year-old-swimmer-inspiring-others-with-her-drive-and-passion/

http://nsga.com/personalbest/i-m-stunned-i-can-actually-do-this

https://www.growingbolder.com/deette-sauer-3021377/

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - BRYAN "THE GINGER" TREMAINE

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature elite obstacle racer and coach Bryan "The Ginger" Tremaine.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - BRYAN THE GINGER

Age: 41

Sport: Obstacle racing

Instagram: @bryan_the_ginger

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: ALLISON HUNT

Age: 53

Sport: Rowing

Quote: "Learn from your mistakes. It's about the journey - not the end result."

Contact: Call or text - 408-666-5409

Website: sparkallday.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/sparkallday

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - CORA VOLKOFF

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature elite obstacle racer Cora Volkoff.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CORA VOLKOFF

Age: 40

Sport: Elite obstacle racing

Favorite Quote: "Don't compare your chapter one to somebody else's chapter twenty."

If you would like to submit yourself to possibly be featured as an Everyday Seasoned Athlete in an upcoming episode, go to seasonedathlete.me/everyday and tell us a little about yourself!

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - GINGER HUBER

Age: 42

Sport: Cliff diving, high diving, show diving

Favorite Quote: "Do what you love...love what you do."

Website: GingerHuber.com 

Instagram: @gingerleighhuber

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - JOHN DOMBY

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature obstacle racer and rock climber John Domby.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - JOHN DOMBY

Age: 63

Sport: Obstacle racing, rock climbing

Quote: "Never stop"

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHERIE GRUENFELD

Age: 73

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: "I can do anything if I can just get in the game."

Website: http://eefoundation.org

Email: cherie@cheriegruenfeld.com

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - CHRISTINA WILLIS

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature triathlete Christina Willis.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHRISTINA WILLIS

Age: 42

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: "Thirty percent of triathlons are physical - the other seventy is mental."

Instagram: @willis0624

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MELISSA KOENIG

Age: 49 

Sport: Speed skating

Quote: "Have the courage to try something new."

http://glenellynspeedskating.org

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - BARBARA SAZAMA

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature roller derby skater Barbara Sazama aka Sweet Home AlaBAMMya. 

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: BARBARA SAZAMA

Age: 45

Sport: Roller derby

Derby name: Sweet Home AlaBAMMya

Quote: "To become a Seasoned Athlete you have to start. You have to listen to people who know, and try things you don't think you can do."

http://www.derbydolls.com

SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: LEE DIPIETRO

Age: 59

Sport: Distance running, triathlon

Quote: "My life as an athlete taught me lessons about my life that I never anticipated were going to be life lessons that would become so valuable."

Website: http://www.leedipietro.com

Against the Wind available on Amazon.com

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE: EVELYN BLOCK

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, roller derby referee Evelyn Block tells her Everyday Seasoned Athlete Story.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: EVELYN BLOCK

Age: 69

Sport: Roller derby

Roller derby name: Stevie Fleetwheels

Quote: "As long as you keep moving - literally and figuratively - you are a success."

SEASONED ATHLETE - AMY BREEN STATS

Age: 47

Sport: Ultra endurance cycling

Quote: "Be kind to yourself and be forgiving."

THIS WEEK'S EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - KATHLEEN MICHAEL

Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, trail runner Kathleen Michael tells her Everyday Seasoned Athlete Story.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - KATHLEEN MICHAEL STATS

Age: 61

Sport: Trail Running

Quote: "Sometimes I get the giggles when I'm running downhill because it brings out that inner ten-year-old that was gone for about 40-45 years."

SEASONED ATHLETE - LAURA SOPHIEA STATS

Age: 61

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: "Believe in yourself, have courage and persevere."

Website: sophieacoaching.com

Contact Laura for speaking engagements, coaching inquiries or general triathlon questions:  laurasophiea@gmail.com

We also debut a brand new segment in this episode called EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we will be shining the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, mother of three and triathlete Sarah Wooten tells her Everyday Seasoned Athlete Story.

EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - SARAH WOOTEN STATS

Age: 40

Sport: Triathlon

Quote: "I may be done with triathlon, but triathlon isn't done with me."

Triathlon team website:triteamlc.com

DIANE STUART SEASONED ATHLETE STATS

Age: 53

Sport: Crossfit

Quote: "Enjoy the process."

Instragram: @dianestuart32

JULIE WEISS SEASONED ATHLETE STATS

Age: 47

Sport: Marathon running

Quote: "You got this!"

Website:    www.marathongoddess.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/marathongoddess

Twitter:      www.twitter.com/marathongoddess

Youtube:    www.youtube.com/marathongoddess

Pinterest    www.pinterest.com/marathongoddess

Instagram: www.instagram.com/marathongoddess

Pat Gallant-Charette Seasoned Athlete Stats

Age: 66

Sport: Open Water Marathon Swimming

Quote: "You can if you try."

Website: http://patgalant.blogspot.com

Heather Gollnick Seasoned Athlete Stats

Age: 47

Sports: Triathlon, Spartan Race

Quote: "Find something you love, and then put your heart into it."

Website: www.heathergollnick.com

Email: gollnick3@aol.com

See Heather compete on Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge, debuting after American Ninja Warrior on Monday, June 12th on NBC.

Selena Laniel Seasoned Athlete Stats

Age: 42

Sports: American Ninja Warrior & acrobat

Advice: "There is no failure in competition."

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelenaLaniel/

Instagram: @slaniel

See Selena compete on American Ninja Warrior on Monday, June 12th on NBC!

Robin Legat Seasoned Athlete Stats:

Age: 42

Sports: Roller derby (retired), obstacle racing

Advice: Embrace Your Extraordinary!