Seasoned Athlete
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThe Seasoned Athlete Podcast is the place for conversations, stories, advice and motivation featuring currently competing elite athletes from a wide variety of sports who all have one common bond: they are ALL over age 40. Through this show, we hope to inspire listeners to believe in their own athletic potential and capabilities, regardless of age. Because after all - age is not just a number...it is an asset!
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Another Year More Seasoned - Reflecting on Turning 46 with Host Robin Legat (087)
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about my journey during this past year around the sun. Normally it would consist of athletic achievements and athletic adventures, but this year changed my path and many others goals as well. I’ll be talking about a new type of challenge, the emotional and mental kind and how I’ve come through it so far and the lessons this year has taught me. Full show notes: https://seasonedathlete.me/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations A...
Another Year More Seasoned - Reflecting on Turning 46 with Host Robin Legat
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about my journey during this past year around the sun. Normally it would consist of athletic achievements and athletic adventures, but this year changed my path and many others goals as well. I’ll be talking about a new type of challenge, the emotional and mental kind and how I’ve come through it so far and the lessons this year has taught me. Full show notes: https://seasonedathlete.me/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations
Ordinary People Can Do Extraordinary Things with Ice Swimmer Cath Pendleton (086)
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode I talk to avid swimmer, Cath Pendleton. We talk about her swim filled childhood, how her triathlon experiences lead to ice swimming, and how she fared crossing the English Channel and swimming a mile in the waters of Antarctica. Full shownotes: https://seasonedathlete.me/episodes Connect with Cath: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.howard.33449138 IG and Twitter: @swimcathswim Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations Advertising Inquiri...
Ordinary People Can Do Extraordinary Things with Ice Swimmer Cath Pendleton
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode I talk to avid swimmer, Cath Pendleton. We talk about her swim filled childhood, how her triathlon experiences lead to ice swimming, and how she fared crossing the English Channel and swimming a mile in the waters of Antarctica. Full shownotes: https://seasonedathlete.me/episodes Connect with Cath: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.howard.33449138 IG and Twitter: @swimcathswim Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations
A 2000 Mile Skate for a Cause with Activist & Scholar Daisy Purdy (085)
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Daisy Purdy, president of the Inclusive Community Consulting. We talk about her journey into sports and fitness, how she used skating to raise funds for native lands and community health, as well as some of the unique experiences she’s had while at it. Donate to Mesas to Mountains here Instagram: @mesas2mountains Full shownotes: https://seasonedathlete.me/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations Advertising Inquiries: htt...
A 2000 Mile Skate for a Cause with Activist & Scholar Daisy Purdy
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Daisy Purdy, president of the Inclusive Community Consulting. We talk about her journey into sports and fitness, how she used skating to raise funds for native lands and community health, as well as some of the unique experiences she’s had while at it. Donate to Mesas to Mountains here ( https://www.rollerrock.org/ ) Instagram: @mesas2mountains ( https://www.instagram.com/mesas2mountains/ ) Full shownotes: https://seasonedathlete.me/ Support this podcast at ...
Stereotypes about age you need to let go of right NOW (084)
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, I talk about the stereotypes about age that we face everyday through the news, on the internet, and all around us. Focusing on the fact that age is no limit to what you can do and what you can achieve. Full shownotes: https://seasonedathlete.me Learn more about ageUp! my revolutionary new membership community for women over 40 who want to age like athletes. Discover the life-changing benefits that come with exploring your athletic potential at any age or fitness backgroun...
Stereotypes about age you need to let go of right NOW
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, I talk about the stereotypes about age that we face everyday through the news, on the internet, and all around us. Focusing on the fact that age is no limit to what you can do and what you can achieve. Full shownotes: https://seasonedathlete.me Learn more about ageUp! my revolutionary new membership community for women over 40 who want to age like athletes. Discover the life-changing benefits that come with exploring your athletic potential at any age or fitness background ...
Why Exploring your Athletic Potential at Any Age Can be Life-Changing
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about how exploring your athletic potential can change your life. Becoming athletic at any age can improve physical health and mental health, while also inspiring empowerment and confidence. ageUP! is a revolutionary new membership community for women over 40 who want to age like athletes. This is your fast track to becoming fearless, feeling ageless and living LIMITLESS! Learn more: https://robinlegat.com/ageup Connect with Robin: https://seasonedathlete.me Suppor...
Why Exploring your Athletic Potential at Any Age Can be Life-Changing (083)
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about how exploring your athletic potential can change your life. Becoming athletic at any age can improve physical health and mental health, while also inspiring empowerment and confidence. ageUP! is a revolutionary new membership community for women over 40 who want to age like athletes. This is your fast track to becoming fearless, feeling ageless and living LIMITLESS! Learn more: https://robinlegat.com/ageup Connect with Robin: https://seasonedathlete.me Sup...
Living an Athletic Life Through Menopause with Selene Yeager (082)
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode, I have Selene Yeager, host of Hit Play, Not Pause: A Feisty Menopause Podcast. We talk about her life as an athlete, fitness writer, and author. She also shares her no-nonsense tips to maximize your fitness through perimenopause and beyond. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Living an Athletic Life Through Menopause with Selene Yeager
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode, I have Selene Yeager, host of Hit Play, Not Pause: A Feisty Menopause Podcast. We talk about her life as an athlete, fitness writer, and author. She also shares her no-nonsense tips to maximize your fitness through perimenopause and beyond. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations
Unlocking Your Potential for Extraordinary Challenges
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIf you've been listening to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast and feeling overwhelmed by the stories or thinking "THEY can do it, but not me" this episode is for you. Connect with Robin Legat: https://seasonedathlete.me Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations
Unlocking Your Potential for Extraordinary Challenges (081)
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIf you've been listening to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast and feeling overwhelmed by the stories or thinking "THEY can do it, but not me" this episode is for you. Connect with Robin Legat: https://seasonedathlete.me Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Running Across Australia on a Treadmill with Nikki Love
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode, I am talking to Nikki Love about her amazing athletic journey including her 50th birthday celebration of 63 marathons in 63 days throughout the U.K. and her adventure of attempting a treadmill run across ‘Oz’; 2500 miles in 63 days. Connect with Nikki Love: nikkilove.co.uk Connect with Robin: https://seasonedathlete.me Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations
Running Across Australia on a Treadmill with Nikki Love (080)
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode, I am talking to Nikki Love about her amazing athletic journey including her 50th birthday celebration of 63 marathons in 63 days throughout the U.K. and her adventure of attempting a treadmill run across ‘Oz’; 2500 miles in 63 days. Connect with Nikki Love: nikkilove.co.uk Connect with Robin: https://seasonedathlete.me Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...
The AGELESS Series, Part 5: Set Your Plans Into Action (079)
May 22, 2020 20:02 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe AGELESS Series gives 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 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, ...
The AGELESS Series, Part 4: Empower Your Confidence (078)
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe AGELESS Series gives 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 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, ...
The AGELESS Series, Part 3: Level Up Your Recovery (077)
May 15, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe AGELESS Series gives 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 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 e...
The AGELESS Series, Part 2: Eat for Athletic Aging (076)
May 13, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe AGELESS Series gives 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 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 yo...
The AGELESS Series, Part 1: Accept Your Priorities And Get Your Body Strong (075)
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThis episode launches a special series we’re calling The AGELESS Series! 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 ...
[BONUS EPISODE] Three Things I'm Doing to Overcome Obstacles Right Now with Stephanie Scott
April 16, 2020 23:39 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is the newest episode of the THREE THINGS I’M DOING TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES RIGHT NOW series, featuring interviews with women athletes over 40 about how they’re managing the real-life obstacles they’re facing in this new world we’re in. 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 vie...
The definition of living a full life with Richard "Monty" Montgomery (074)
April 10, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIn the nearly three years that Seasoned Athlete has been in existence, we have interviewed athletes ranging in age from 40-92 years old. In this episode, we talk to someone who now officially holds the new record for oldest athlete to be on the show. Meet 93-year old Richard “Monty” Montgomery, a Ft. Lauderdale-based army vet, retired firefighter, husband, father of two, grandfather of eight and great grandfather of two. Monty is the definition of late in life athlete AND young at heart. He...
[BONUS EPISODE] Three Things I'm Doing to Overcome Obstacles Right Now with Marissa Axell
April 09, 2020 22:33 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBLife is coming at us pretty quickly these days, and with that comes new obstacles that pop up in our path. This new world we're all navigating can often be hard to manage, and sometimes it can be downright overwhelming. This is why I decided to launch a new Facebook Live series on where I talk to women athletes over 40 to get their unique perspective on how they are overcoming the new obstacles they've been facing recently. It's my hope that their stories, tips and advice can help give you ...
Racing and momming like a pro with Spartan Elite Faye Morgan (073)
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, we share our chat with Marine Corps veteran, mother of four and Spartan Pro Team Member Faye Morgan. This interview was recorded last September - just days before the 2019 Spartan World Championships - at the Spartan World Media Fest presented by ATP Science. In our conversation, Faye talked about how she balances training and racing at the elite level with mom responsibilities for her four kids, and shared some deep and powerful perspective she learned from her time in the ...
Maintaining longevity in sport and talking cats with elite OCR athlete Ryan Woods (072)
February 14, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, 2019 Spartan North American Champion and chiropractor Ryan Woods talks about how and why he's transitioned from a track athlete and road racer to trail runner and elite OCR athlete. As someone who has performed at a high level for most of his life, Ryan shares tips he's learned along the way as he himself pivots toward a new phase of his career as an over 40 athlete. We also talk about cats, which is definitely a first for Seasoned Athlete! This interview was recorded las...
2019 Greatest Hits - Midlife Reinvention, World Records and Cycling for Peace with Lynn Salvo
January 24, 2020 18:50 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBDuring the month of January, we are revisiting some of our most popular episodes of 2019. This episode was one of our most downloaded of the year and features Guinness World Record Holder and Cyclist Lynn Salvo. 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 w...
2019 Greatest Hits - Finding Your Fire in Your Fifties with Spartan Race Athlete Andrea Owen
January 17, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBDuring the month of January, we are revisiting some of our most popular episodes of 2019. This episode was one of our most downloaded of the year and features the Spartan Race 2018 50+ World Champion and now the 2019 55-59 Spartan World Champion Andrea Owen. 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 t...
2019 Greatest Hits - Ageless Strength Revisited with Ginny McColl
January 10, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBDuring the month of January, we are revisiting some of our top downloaded episodes of 2019. This episode was downloaded more than any other last year, and that’s not surprising, because the guest is Ginny MacColl. 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 her...
From marathons to Ultras and more with mom, entrepreneur and Spartan Pro Team Athlete Cindy Lynch (071)
December 27, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBThis episode features Spartan Pro Team Athlete Cindy Lynch. This interview was recorded at the Spartan World Media Fest brought to you by ATP Science. Cindy is an endurance athlete currently specializing in Ultra distance obstacle racing. She’s also a mom, entrepreneur and 9x Boston Marathon finisher. In our interview, you’ll hear about how she transitioned to Spartan from road and trail running in her mid 40s, how she sets her own personal priorities so she can train for races and what tips...
The MOST important thing you need to know to run an obstacle race (070)
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, Robin coaches you on the MOST important thing you need to know to run an obstacle race. This is the thing you need to get locked down above anything else, including your training. If you don't have this one key thing, it could affect all of the work you put in to train for your event. Although Robin talks about obstacle racing, this could apply to any athletic endeavor - or really anything you approach in your life. Want a free Age Like An Athlete Strategy Call with Robin? ...
How to live a lifestyle that feels good with Kyra Oliver (069)
December 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBMeet Kyra Oliver, endurance athlete and author of 8 Ways of Being: How to Motivate Yourself to Live Happy and Free Every Day. Kyra is on a mission to help people live a lifestyle that feels good, and her book details eight principles that can help you do just that. 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 Bosto...
Another year more Seasoned - reflecting on turning 45 with host Robin Legat (068)
November 22, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBRobin just turned 45, so it’s time for her annual Birthday Episode! 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...
From Spartan Race to Shark Tank with Shower Toga inventor Kressa Peterson (067)
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBThis episode features an interview from the Spartan Media Fest brought to you by ATP Science featuring Spartan Racer and Shower Toga inventor Kressa Peterson. Kressa has been running Spartan Races for the last eight years. She considers herself an everyday athlete, and while racing Spartan, she saw a need for a product to clean up after races. This led to the invention of the Shower Toga. In 2019, she took the product on to Shark Tank, where she became business partners with Mark Cuban and A...
Stories from the San Diego Senior Games Fitness Competition (066)
November 01, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode, we take the Seasoned Athlete show on the road to San Diego to attend the San Diego Senior Games Fitness Competition. The San Diego Senior Games is a multi-sport competition taking place at various locations throughout the city, and is open to competitors over age 50. The fitness competition was held at a gym called Fitness Quest 10, and consisted of 10 different events designed to test strength, endurance, speed, power, cardiovascular fitness and more. The people competing...
Cycling for peace with 2x Guinness World Record Holder Lynn Salvo (065)
October 18, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this episode we talk to Lynn Salvo – a cyclist who has made multiple cross country rides and a ride across Canada, earning herself two Guinness World Records in the process. Lynn is now on a cycling mission to promote peace by riding the shape of a peace sign across North America. All of the above has happened since Lynn has been in her sixties! Lynn was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal in an article titled The New Rules of Middle Age, Written By Women. SEASONED ATHLETE STAT...
Think positive and run free with trail runner and coach Terry Chiplin (064)
October 04, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, we share the first of our interviews from the Spartan World Media Fest, brought to you by ATP Science. The Spartan World Media Fest took place during the recent Spartan World Championships Weekend in Lake Tahoe. At this event, we had the opportunity to meet, connect with and interview some truly inspirational people from the worlds of trail running, ultra endurance running, obstacle racing and adventure racing. We start with Terry Chiplin. Terry is runner and running coach ...
Preparing for the unexpected: when your training only gets you so far (063)
September 27, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBHave you ever trained for a race or competitive event only to discover that you’d be facing weather or other extreme conditions on race day? Sometimes the unexpected can happen which can jeopardize all the hard work that you put into getting ready for the event. What do you do in these types of scenarios? 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 wha...
How to be the athlete you were meant to be with Coach Q (062)
September 20, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBCoach Q is a 49-year old movement coach and therapist who helps people train and live like the athletes they were meant to be. As he says, Q helps athletes move better. From birth, we were always meant to move, and Coach Q helps people move well and achieve athletic goals at any age. In this episode, Q talks about what it takes for people to move their best, ditch the excuses and achieve high level athletic goals no matter what their lives look like. CONTACT Website: QtheCoach.com Instag...
Opening yourself up to bolder goals (061)
September 13, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBStarting this week, we’re going to start including some mini episodes where Robin gives tips and advice that come from questions she has been asked or deep thoughts that have popped into her head during long training sessions. 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 thou...
Running 70 marathons in 70 days with Kevin Hopp (060)
August 30, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBMeet Kevin Hopp, a husband, father of two, teacher and a self described chaser of dreams. This summer, Kevin set a bold challenge for himself: run 70 marathons in 70 days. In this episode, we talk about why he would do such a thing, how he managed his daily miles and what happens next after completing the challenge. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KEVIN HOPP Age: 48 Sport: Running Quote: “Keep getting up and trying!” Contact: Instagram: @kevinhopp1004 Support this podcast at — https://redci...
Rethinking impossible with transcontinental runner Helene Neville (059)
August 16, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBHelene Neville is on a bold mission - she is running across all 50 states in the United States. At the time of the original release of this episode, she is one day away from completing her final run on this nine year journey - a run across the beautiful yet tough terrain of Alaska. She has been doing this endeavor with no sponsors - just with the help of donations and volunteers. Why is she doing this? To prove that nothing is impossible! In this episode, we talk about how this all got star...
The miles and trials of a Marathon Goddess - Julie Weiss returns to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast (058)
August 02, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWe’re excited to welcome Marathon Goddess Julie Weiss back to the show this week to talk about her new memoir 52 Weeks, 52 Marathons: The Miles and Trials of a Marathon Goddess. Back in 2012-2013, Julie ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pancreatic cancer. We first had Julie on the show to talk about this feat, why she did it and the impact she was able to have for her cause. In her new book, Julie goes in-depth about her life, her relationship wi...
Discovering a competitive fire in your 50s with Spartan Athlete Andrea Owen (057)
July 19, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this episode, we talk to Andrea Owen, an Arizona-based wife, mother of three, and competitive obstacle racer. In 2014, after a long hiatus from sports and athletics, Andrea somewhat reluctantly ran her first Spartan Race, and she was immediately hooked. Andrea has since completed 79 Spartan Races along with a variety of other races. In the last five years of racing, she has earned 9 masters elite podiums, multiple age group podiums, she came in first in the 2018 Spartan US Championship Se...
Facing your fears and pursuing your passion with barefoot water skier Karen Putz (056)
June 21, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBIn 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 ...
Developing a competitor's discipline and mindset with cyclist and coach Marissa Axell (055)
June 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThis episode features Marissa Axell, a personal trainer, coach and competitive cyclist. Marissa is a team captain on Revolution Racing Team in the San Francisco Bay Area and a USA Cycling category 1 in road cycling and category 2 on the velodrome. She has earned five national podiums (so far) in USA Masters Road Cycling. And when not competing, Marissa is creating impact through health and fitness transformations with her AXELL Fitness WORKS coaching and personal training business and at 17t...
Overcoming odds and breaking barriers with women's running pioneer Anne Audain (054)
May 31, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBIn this episode, we talk to women’s running pioneer Anne Audain. Anne was born in New Zealand and suffered through her younger years with bone deformities in both of her feet. After successful reconstructive bone surgery at age 13, Anne joined a local athletic club and that set her on the path to become a pioneer for women’s professional running. Throughout Anne’s career, she has qualified for the Olympic games six times, set world records, been honored by Queen Elizabeth II and she has bee...
Performing like a pro when you don't live a pro athlete life with Crossfit and Spartan competitor Kim Cole (053)
May 17, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBThis week, we talk to 47-year old Kim Cole. Kim is a wife, mother of two, veterinary tech and competitive Spartan Racer out of Boise, Idaho. In 2018, Spartan introduced a competitive age group category and Kim made a huge mark over the course of the year, landing on the 40-49 women’s age group podium for every single race she ran. Kim earned thirteen first place finishes, three second place finishes and one third place finish. She finished the season winning the Spartan US Championship Race ...
Overcoming trauma and beating the odds to live an active and athletic life with Spartan Racer Bob Ashcraft (052)
May 10, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 80 MBWe are back with a brand new season and an incredible story of overcoming obstacles in life and eventually in sport. We kick off our new season with 66-year old Bob Ashcraft of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Over the last 40 years of his life, he has faced a number of trials – from major accidents to devastating illness. And yet, thanks to a commitment to physical activity, Bob has stayed resilient, become stronger, and improved his stamina to the point that he is now running Spartan Races. Bob’s ...
Like daughter, like mother - talking ageless strength with ninja athlete Ginny MacColl (051)
March 01, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this episode, we talk to Ginny Maccoll – dancer, actor, swimmer and American Ninja Warrior. Ginny is the mother of stuntwoman and American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff. At age 63 she took up strength training and it changed her life. In the last couple years Ginny has become a notable ninja competitor in her own right – appearing on American Ninja Warrior Seasons 9 & 10 and competing in regional ninja meets across the country. Ginny is living proof that it is never too late to get started!...