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 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 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 moreStaying focused through the highs and lows of racing and life with ultra endurance cyclist Amy Breen (007)
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In 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.
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!)
Read moreWhat the Seasoned Athlete Podcast is all about with host Robin Legat (000)
Retired roller derby athlete, obstacle racer and Seasoned Athlete Host Robin Legat
This is Episode 000, aka our "About Me" episode - featuring host Robin Legat. She goes into detail about what this podcast is all about, why she decided to create it, and what you can expect whenever you listen. Get to know your host before you get to know all of our amazingly talented guests.
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