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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Saying yes to new challenges with "Beast Mode Grandma" Sue Spencer (050)
February 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBFor our 50th episode, we’re going BEAST MODE! This episode features an interview with Sue Spencer of Vancouver, British Columbia…also known as Beast Mode Grandma! Sue is a late in life athlete who has found mental and physical wellness, health and strength through competitive Olympic weightlifting. Since she began competing at age 61, Sue has earned multiple age group and provincial records and has had the opportunity to compete in her home country as well as internationally. Sue now seeks t...
A peek into the inner workings of a sport federation with World OCR President Ian Adamson (049)
February 15, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode includes the final interview from the 2018 Spartan Podfest that took place at the 2018 Spartan World Championships at the Squaw Valley Resort in Lake Tahoe. This interview features world-renowned endurance athlete and current World OCR President Ian Adamson. A little background on Ian - he started his athletic career as a young age group cyclist in 1973. From 1996 to 2006 he accumulated 10 world championship wins, 22 world championship podium finishes and Gold, Silver and Bronze...
Climbing mountains and conquering obstacles with Spartan Racer Marla Sweeney (048)
February 08, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 29 MBThis episode features a Seasoned Athlete first: this is the first time a guest is featured on this show for the second time! This week we talk to 73-year old Spartan Racer Marla Sweeney. We first featured Marla in a short Everyday Seasoned Athlete segment in 2017. This time around, she sat down with us for a full interview. Marla ran her first Spartan Race at age 70, and from then on she was hooked on racing. In 2018 alone, Marla completed 19 races, including 11 Spartan Races. She earned the...
Getting kids up and running (and running with them) with Olympian Rod Dixon (047)
February 01, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we bring you a new interview from last September’s Spartan Podfest at the Squaw Valley Resort in Lake Tahoe - featuring 68-year old Olympian Rod Dixon. Rod Dixon is a legend in the running community. He’s an Olympic Bronze medalists and won the 1983 NYC Marathon in one of the most dramatic finishes the race has ever seen. Rod’s additional triumphs include: winning the national 1500m titles of New Zealand, France, U.S.A, and Great Britain; running the fifth fastest 1500m of a...
Aging adventurously with Johnny Waite and Luis Escobar (046)
January 25, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.8 MBThis week we offer another interview recorded at the Spartan Podfest last September in Lake Tahoe. And this time we’ve got double trouble for you. Our latest guests are race directors, ultra runners and adventurers Johnny Waite and Luis Escobar. Johnny Waite is a race director for Spartan Race Canada, and a man of many great soundbytes, including the motto he lives by, which is “a lifetime of adventures of a lifetime.” Luis Escobar is a long-time runner, photographer, experienced race direct...
The journey from punk rocker to heavy lifter with Highland Games athlete Steve Mittleman (045)
January 18, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBAudition Template: 1 Mono Host track (with Speech Volume Leveler), 1 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 ...
Bringing fun, personality and "kids play" to sport with Olympian Willie Banks (044)
January 11, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBThis episode comes to you from the Spartan Podfest at last September’s Spartan World Championships, and features Willie Banks. Willie is a former World Record Holder and Olympian, President and CEO of the ANOC World Beach Games and President of the US Olympians. Much of Willie’s fame comes from his innovative approach to sports and his exuberant personality that he brought to track and field competitions. He is the originator of the now common hand clapping that takes place during many trac...
Get your mind right for the New Year with Spartan Mind Doc Dr. Lara Pence (043)
January 04, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBt’s a New Year and we’re back with new episodes of the Seasoned Athlete Podcast! 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 d...
Another year more seasoned - the 2018 Birthday Podcast with Host Robin Legat (042)
November 28, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBAs has become tradition here at the Seasoned Athlete Podcast, on host Robin Legat’s birthday every year, she turns the tables and answers listener questions. On this episode, recorded the day Robin turned 44, Robin talks about her year in racing, including successes and shortcomings, shares her experience as a budding competitive obstacle racer, and gives advice to listeners who are working on accomplishing their own health, fitness and race goals. CONTACT: Instagram: @robinlegatsgx Fac...
Rekindling a passion for a sport you love with soccer player Helen Leeds (041)
November 09, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBThis week, we talk to 67-year old Helen Leeds of Bullhead City, Arizona. Helen is a mother of three, grandmother of seven and she has one great grandson. She’s a retired Senior Accountant, a golfer, a bowler and a competitive soccer player. Helen medaled twice in the Bullhead City/Laughlin Senior Olympics in 2017 and recently competed with the San Diego Soccer Women Global Goals team in Norway, playing alongside women ranging from 41-77 years old - and her daughter. Helen’s passions also inc...
Conquering Parkinson's and other obstacles with Team Fox athlete Jimmy Choi (040)
October 19, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJimmy Choi, 43, is a husband, father, runner, cyclist, obstacle racer and American Ninja Warrior. After being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease at age 27, and spending years in denial, a life changing incident was the catalyst that led him to make a change to lead a more active life. Since his first 5K in 2012, Jimmy has literally hit the ground running and has run countless road races, numerous 50+ mile bike races and two seasons of American Ninja Warrior - all the while repres...
Locked & Loaded - 24 Hours of Isolation with John Witzing, Josh Chessman and Brian "Tosh" Chontosh (039)
October 05, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBOn Friday, September 28, 2018, John Witzing, Josh Chessman and Brian “Tosh” Chontosh entered individual shipping containers and spent 24 hours running on Trueform Runner human powered treadmills. They did this in the dark, isolated from the outside world. No communication, no music, nothing but their own thoughts and iron will pushing them through. The goal? Run as many miles as possible in 24 hours. Known as the Locked and Loaded 24 Hours of Isolation Challenge, they were doing this in supp...
Igniting your competitive spirit (and helping others do the same) with OCR athlete Rachel Cosgrove
September 27, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIt’s Spartan World Championships Week. And this week we talk to two Spartan World Championships competitors with completely different stories! 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 Jen...
Proving age is irrelevant with bodybuilder Helen Fritsch (037)
September 21, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBThis week, we meet 61-year old Helen Fritsch - a flight attendant, published fitness model, IFBB Bodybuilding Pro and Certified Wine Specialist who believes that age is irrelevant to pursue goals, dreams and desires. To that end, she started competing in bodybuilding shows when she turned 55 and consistently placed in the top 5. When Helen turned 60 last year, she won a national championship and earned her pro card. Four years ago, Helen was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, but t...
Adventures in sobriety with ultra runner Charlie Engle (036)
September 14, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThis week, we talk to 55-year old Charlie Engle of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Charlie is a husband, a father, a writer, a runner and a recovering addict. He’s run across deserts, summited ice-covered volcanoes, swam with crocodiles and even served a stint in federal prison. But Charlie’s greatest challenge is the daily challenge of sobriety. Instead of trying to kill his addictive nature, Charlie instead channels it into positive, purpose-filled pursuits, and those pursuits have literally ...
Overcoming injury and breaking records with Masters Runner Tom Bernhard (035)
June 29, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBhis week we talk to 66-year old Masters Runner Tom Bernhard of Castro Valley, CA. He currently holds four men’s 65-69 American age group records - 1 Mile, 5000m, and 10,000m on the track along with the 5K record on the road. Tom is a four-time Road Runner of the year in your age group: once in 55-59, once in 60-64, and twice in 65-69. And he's won the Masters LDR Grand Prix two times: once in 2015 in the 60-64 age group and once in 2017 in the 65-69 age group. In this episode, we discuss ...
Living life as a rabble rouser with ultra runner & cancer advocate Alene Nitzky (034
June 07, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBThis week we talk to Alene Nitzky of Fort Collins, Colorado. She’s an oncology nurse turned health coach that specializes in helping cancer survivors and their families. She’s a writer, blogger and author and she recently published your first book Navigating the C: A Nurse Charts the Course for Cancer Survivorship Care. On the Seasoned Athlete side, She’s an ultra runner, and one of her great accomplishments came when you turned 50 and ran 112+ miles in 24 hours with an overall win at the Co...
Expanding your horizons through sport with triathlete Erica McClurg (033)
May 11, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week we talk to Erica McClurg of Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a high school science and swim teacher and triathlete. She has been doing triathlons for about 26 years and has completed 15 Ironman distance races - 5 of which were at the World Championships in Hawaii. Over the course of her career, she estimates that she’s completed approximately 300 triathlons of various distances. More recently, she’s been focusing more heavily on the Ironman distance, and she came in the top 3 in the thr...
Becoming an Ageless Warrior with competitive bodybuilder and martial artist Julio Anta (032)
April 20, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week we talk to Julio Anta of Miami, Florida. He is a grandfather, martial arts and fitness school owner and instructor and competitive bodybuilder. In 2017, after 32 years since his last bodybuilding competition, he became the NPC South Florida Bodybuilding Championships Over 60 overall and light weight winner, and placed second in the over 50 physique category. He is also the author of “Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness” and believes that age is just a number and that the martial arts an...
Achieving your dream at any age with National Senior Games athlete Liz Sharp (031)
April 06, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week we talk to Liz Sharp of Monroe, Louisiana. Growing up, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics in Track and Field, and at one point even qualified for the Olympic Trials. But a freak accident derailed that dream. Now, over forty years later, she's been able to rekindle she athletic spirit via the Senior Games, earning three medals in the 2017 National Senior Games, proving that with a little faith and determination, it's never too late to achieve your dreams. In the episode, we ...
Expert insights from the Celebrity Sweat Wellness Day, featuring Billy Blanks, Chris Shelton and Eric The Trainer (030)
February 24, 2018 00:46 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBThis episode is a little different than what we normally do here at Seasoned Athlete. I recently had the opportunity to bring the Seasoned Athlete Podcast to the Celebrity Sweat Wellness Day in Downtown Los Angeles. Celebrity Sweat is a television show on Discovery Life Channel that features interviews with celebrities and athletes and is all about motivating and inspiring people to live their best lives. Kind of like what we do around here. This episode will feature interviews with three ...
Hitting your stride later in life with masters runner Brian Pilcher (029)
February 02, 2018 19:18 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBThis week we talk to masters distance runner Brian Pilcher of Kentfield, California. He has been named male masters runner of the year in 2012 and 2013, he was the overall masters athlete of the year in 2013. He currently holds the 60-64 age group world record in the half marathon, 25K and 30K distances, all of which were earned on the same day during the 2016 Chicago Marathon, where he also tied the full marathon record set by Clive Davies in 1979. Just one week earlier, he broke the 5K wor...
Performing at your peak in an evolving sport with original Spartan Pro Team athlete Kevin Donoghue (028)
January 26, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThis week, we talk to Kevin Donoghue from Monroe, New York. Kevin has been a Spartan Race Pro Team member since 2015 and holds multiple Spartan Race records. These records include 102 combined masters and overall Spartan Race podiums, 50 1st place finishes, and 71 1st place age group finishes. He's the host of Daily Burn Spartan, the first ever workout video series for obstacle racing and he's been a two-time team captain on NBC’s Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. In addition, Kevin is Sparta...
Breaking records at any age with Masters Runner Libby James (027)
January 19, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBThis week, we talk to Libby James of Fort Collins, Colorado. She's a mother of four and a grandmother of 12 ranging in age from 8-24 years old. Libby is a writer, a teacher, and long distance runner. And that is an understatement, because she may just be the fastest woman her age in the world. Libby holds the current USA Track and Field world records for her age group in the 5K and 15K distances. In 2012, she was inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame and in 2016 she was inducted in...
Seasoned Athlete's Best Moments of 2017 (026)
December 28, 2017 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBThis week we take a look back and celebrate our first year by sharing some of our best moments on the show so far. You'll hear clips about meaningful competitive moments, advice for fellow Seasoned Athletes and words of wisdom from Seasoned Athlete alums like triathlete Cherie Gruenfeld, rower Allison Hunt, speed skater Melissa Koenig, obstacle racer Heather Gollnick, roller derby athlete Halee Daily, Crossfit Games masters athlete Diane Stuart and women's running pioneer Kathrine Switzer, a...
Conquering life threatening illness and crushing 24-hour obstacle races with endurance athlete Deanna Blegg (025)
December 22, 2017 21:32 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBThis 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 mon...
Adopting a new sport in your forties - and becoming a World Champion with Adrienne Leblanc (024)
December 13, 2017 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBIn this episode, we talk to Adrienne Leblanc, a mother of three, physical therapist and triathlete based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. She's a five time age group national champion for short course racing triathlon. She earned the World Champion Sprint distance triathlon title in 2015 and are the 2017 World Champion in the Olympic distance triathlon. She also earned Arizona State Champion titles in 2016 and 2017 in the 40K women’s road cycling Time Trial Race. In 2018, Adrienne plans on compet...
Build your best body, build your best life with figure competitor Darla Andrews (023)
November 24, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode, we talk to Darla Andrews, a veteran fitness professional, successful entrepreneur and mother of five daughters. By the time her youngest daughter was 3 years old, she found herself out of shape, and struggling with self-esteem and low energy. In her early 40’s, she made her health and fitness a priority again, and Since then Darla has completed several marathons, mud runs, and triathlons. At the age of 49, Darla completed and won her first Figure Competition and two years la...
Becoming more seasoned - a birthday Q&A with Seasoned Athlete Creator and Host Robin Legat (022)
November 15, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week's episode is a little different than usual. Seasoned Athlete Podcast Creator and Host Robin Legat turned 43 on November 14th. To celebrate becoming one year more Seasoned, Robin asked for listener questions and answered them live on Facebook and Instagram while recording this week's episode. In this episode, Robin goes in-depth on topics such as achieving personal bests as we get older, why some people are drawn to competition while others aren't, the role of nutrition in performan...
Fifty years of running FEARLESS with women's running pioneer Kathrine Switzer (021)
November 02, 2017 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBThis week features an interview with Kathrine Switzer, iconic athlete, sports and social advocate, author, and Emmy award-winning television commentator. She's perhaps best known as the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon fifty years ago this year. She has been honored widely for her achievements, most recently being inducted into the USA National Women’s Hall of Fame for creating positive social change. Her work has forever changed the face of sports, health, and opp...
Accepting no limits with adaptive athlete Karen Porter (020)
October 25, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBThis week, we talk to 42-year old Karen Porter, a Registered Dietitian and Adaptive Obstacle Racing Athlete and U.S. Army Veteran living in Atlanta, Georgia. This year, she qualified for the pro round of the U.S. OCR Championships, the Spartan Race World Championships as well as the OCR World Championships. She is the only known adaptive athlete to qualify pro for each of these events. She regularly competes against the best of the best in the elite or pro divisions of obstacle course races,...
The key to longevity And happiness in a full contact sport with roller derby athlete Halee Daily (019)
October 11, 2017 10:00 - 55 minutes - 77 MBThis week's episode is all about roller derby! 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 ...
Following your passions with multi-sport athlete Margaret Olawoye (018)
October 04, 2017 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.8 MBThis week, we talk to Margaret Olawoye, a retired teacher from Chicago, Illinois. She has played, among other sports, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball, track and field and now pickleball – one of the fastest growing sports, particularly among the senior population. She's in the Chicago 16” softball hall of fame, a Senior Games athlete and a huge sports and fitness advocate. Margaret talks about how she got into sports in a time when organized sports weren't available to girls and te...
Going out in style with obstacle racing fan favorite Hobie Call (017)
September 27, 2017 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIn honor of the Spartan Race World Championships taking place in Lake Tahoe, CA, this week's episode is all about Seasoned Spartans! 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 favo...
Never stop moving with runner Dottie Gray (016)
September 20, 2017 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week, get to know our oldest guest to date - 92-year old Dottie Gray from St. Louis, Missouri. Dottie is a National Senior Games athlete and runner with three decades of experience under her belt. She has completed five marathons, including the 100th running of the Boston Marathon, over 35 half marathons and countless 5 and 10K races. At one point in the 1990s, Dottie ran five races over four states in two weeks. And in 2015, she became the first person over 90 to complete a 5,000 meter...
75 triathlons In 75 days (and other adventures) with Daphne Belt (015)
September 13, 2017 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBMeet 78-year old Daphne Belt of Littlehampton, West Sussex in the United Kingdom. In 2014, she embarked on a mission to run 75 triathlons in 75 days – raising over 6000 pounds for a local childrens charity. In her career, she's earned six long distance world championship age group titles and 28 national age group titles over various distances. In this episode, we talk about how she pulled off completing 75 marathons in 75 days leading up to her 75th birthday, how racing has given her a reaso...
Finding new adventure after devastating injury with Tammy Godin (014)
September 06, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week, we meet Tammy Godin of North Grafton, Massachusetts. Fitness has always been a part of her life, and for a while, she casually enjoyed running when she could fit it in. But a devastating car accident in 2002 changed everything. They told her that she may never run again…she had other ideas. Since recovering from her accident, she has run over 30 marathons, over 30 ultra races, 5 Ironman triathlons and came in 3rd for the US and 9th overall in her age group at the worlds long dista...
Aging intentionally with swimmer DeEtte Sauer (013)
August 30, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBThis week, we talk to 75 year-old DeEtte Sauer, a Houston based wife, mother, grandmother AND nationally ranked swimmer. She has won a total of 57 national medals including golds at both Masters National Championships and National Senior Olympics with a ranking in the U. S. top ten in 98 events and several world top ten rankings. She's also a spokesperson for the National Senior Olympics and a member of the Texas Senior Athletes Hall of Fame. DeEtte talks about how she became a late in life ...
Living your most athletic life post-menopause with rower Allison Hunt (012)
August 23, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 66.5 MBThis week, we meet 53-year Allison Hunt, a Los Gatos-based rower with the Chinook Performance Racing Team. With her team, she has earned eleven gold medals in the past year alone. When not in the water, Allison is currently Eating for Performance Coach and works with Advocare, a nutritional supplement company. In this interview, Allison candidly talks about how the onset of menopause affected her as an athlete, and how nutrition helped her subsequently reach new heights as an athlete. SEAS...
Taking the leap and embracing new challenges with Red Bull Cliff Diver Ginger Huber (011)
August 09, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 77.3 MBThis week we meet 42-year old Ginger Huber, an Orlando-based diver in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. She has dedicated her life to diving and have been a non-stop ambassador of the sport, through coaching, training, judging and competing. In this interview, Ginger talks about the near-spontaneous decision that resulted in an invitation to the Red Bull Diving Team, the key strategy that can make the difference between a successful dive and a fall akin to a 60mph car crash, and how sh...
Creating opportunities and exceeding expectations with triathlete Cherie Gruenfeld (010)
August 02, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis week, we talk to our oldest Seasoned Athlete to date: 73-year old Cherie Gruenfeld. Cherie is one of the most decorated Masters Triathletes in the world, having won the Ironman World Championships title in her age group thirteen times earning the F70-74 course record. In this episode, Cherie talks about how she had to create opportunities to play sports at a time when they weren't available to girls and women, how her unstoppable spirit helped her have one of the greatest races of her l...
The benefits of playing the same sport as your child with speed skater Melissa Koenig (009)
July 26, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBThis week, we meet speed skater Melissa Koenig. Melissa discovered speed skating first as a spectator. After watching her son at his speed skating practice when he was just six years old, she realized it was a challenge she wanted to take on, as well. Melissa started speed skating at age 37 and has since skated in multiple national championships and even holds a national record. In this interview, Melissa talks about the challenges of skating against younger competitors, the highs and lows ...
How sport can help us through life's toughest moments with Ironwoman Lee DiPietro (008)
July 19, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBThis week, we speak with marathon runner, triathlete and Ironwoman Lee DiPietro. Lee has finished 50 marathons, 6 Ironmans and countless triathlons. In this interview, we talk about Lee's impressive career and discuss the ways in which sports can develop skills that help us through our most difficult life moments, something Lee knows firsthand as told in her book Against the Wind: An Ironwoman's Race for her Family's Survival. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: LEE DIPIETRO Age: 59 Sport: Distanc...
Staying focused through the highs and lows of racing and life with ultra endurance cyclist Amy Breen (007)
July 12, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode, we meet arctic botanist and ultra endurance athlete Amy Breen. Hailing from Alaska, Amy takes us into the world of winter ultra endurance racing. She talks about how she became a fat tire cyclist tackling 100+ mile races, and the remarkable story of the race where she both saved her husband's life and won the big prize. SEASONED ATHLETE - AMY BREEN STATS Age: 47 Sport: Ultra endurance cycling Quote: "Be kind to yourself and be forgiving." THIS WEEK'S EVERYDAY SEAS...
Believing in yourself, finding community, and coming back From injury with Ironman Triathlete Laura Sophiea (006)
July 05, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBIn this episode, we meet 25x Ironman Triathlon World Championship competitor Laura Sophiea. Hailing from Atlanta, Laura talks about how she became a triathlete and eventual 9x Ironman World Championship age group title holder. She also discusses how she has been finding her way back after being sidelined with a knee injury, and explains how focusing on nutrition, finding like-minded friends and believing in yourself can help you feel young and strong at any age. SEASONED ATHLETE - LAURA SO...
Finding a bigger purpose and enjoying the process with Crossfit Games Masters Athlete Diane Stuart (005)
June 28, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBIn this episode, we meet Diane Stuart - a retired police chief from Hayward, California and a two-time CrossFit Games master’s athlete in the 50-54 Division. Diane tells the story of how she discovered a love for Crossfit as a busy police chief and mom and the path she took to become Crossfit Games Masters competitor. She also speaks about the devastating news that rocked her to her core before eventually creating a fire and a greater purpose, setting her on the road to a Crossfit Games Mas...
For The Love Of Running. 52 Marathons In 52 Weeks With Marathon Goddess Julie Weiss (004)
June 21, 2017 07:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBMeet Julie Weiss, also known as The Marathon Goddess. In 2013, she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, covering 1,362.4 miles and raising over $400,000 in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Julie talks about what drove her to take on this massive endeavor, and gives great motivational advice applicable for anyone who wants to push their boundaries and challenge themselves. JULIE WEISS SEASONED ATHLETE STATS Age: 47 Sport: Marathon running Quote: "You got this!" Website: www.maratho...
From spectator mom to record breaker with open water marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette (003)
June 14, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 69 MBEpisode 003 features a conversation with open water marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette. Pat talks about her astonishing journey that took her from being a 46-year old spectator mom to becoming a world record holder who has conquered some of the most difficult open water swims on the planet. Pat lives the belief that you're never too old to try something new, and twenty years after she took her first open water swim, she's continuing to bust boundaries and break records. Pat Gallant-Cha...
Mastering a new sport and conquering obstacles with triathlete turned Spartan Race Pro Team member Heather Gollnick (002)
June 03, 2017 00:39 - 44 minutes - 62 MBIn this episode, we talk to pro-triathlete turned Spartan Race Pro Team member Heather Gollnick. Heather talks about how she became a triathlete as a young mother and what led her to her unlikely introduction and quick rise in the world of Spartan Racing - garnering her an invitation to join the 2017 Spartan Race Pro Team. 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.h...
Facing fear, trusting your abilities and flying high with American Ninja Warrior Selena Laniel (001)
June 02, 2017 23:14 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this episode, we get to know firefighter, mom and American Ninja Warrior Selena Laniel. Selena talks about how she found her way to becoming a multi-season American Ninja Warrior competitor, what she loves about being a ninja and how she continues to "keep up with the kids" in her forties. Selena also hands out fantastic advice on how to find time in a busy schedule to fit in fitness and how to trust your body when your brain wants to talk you out of doing scary things (like being a ninja...