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.
Read moreStories from the San Diego Senior Games Fitness Competition (066)
In 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.
Read moreCycling for peace with 2x Guinness World Record Holder Lynn Salvo (065)
In this episode we talk to Lynn Salvo – a cyclist who has made multiple cross country rides and a ride across Canada, earning her 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.
Read moreHow to be the athlete you were meant to be with Coach Q (062)
Coach 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.
Read moreOpening yourself up to pursue bolder goals (061)
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!
Read moreRunning 70 marathons in 70 days with Kevin Hopp (060)
So what did you do on YOUR summer vacation?
In the newest episode, we talk to Kevin Hopp. He's a husband, father of two, teacher and self-proclaimed chaser of dreams. On his summer break, he embarked on a bold challenge - run 70 marathons in 70 days!
In our interview with Kevin, we talk about why he would do such a thing, how he was able to pull it off, and what happens next after completing the challenge.
Read moreHow sport can help us through life's toughest moments with Ironwoman Lee DiPietro (008)
This 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.
Read moreFor the love of running. 52 marathons in 52 weeks with Marathon Goddess Julie Weiss (004)
Meet 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.
Read moreFacing fear, trusting your abilities and flying high with American Ninja Warrior Selena Laniel (001)
In 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!)
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