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 moreFrom Spartan Race to Shark Tank with Shower Toga inventor Kressa Peterson (067)
This 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 Alli Webb. Kressa was one of eight people to be chosen to be in the Rakuten Everyday Spartans documentary, and she was the first recipient to be chosen for the Spartan Spirit Award.
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 moreThink positive and run free with trail runner and coach Terry Chiplin (064)
Terry Chiplin 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.
Read morePreparing for the unexpected: when your training only gets you so far (063)
Have 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 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.
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 moreRethinking impossible with transcontinental runner Helene Neville (059)
Helene 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 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.
Read moreThe miles and trials of a Marathon Goddess - Julie Weiss returns to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast (058)
We’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 endeavor, 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 with her father and how she found her way to running in her thirties. This all eventually led to her running 52 marathons in 52 weeks, and she shares some of the fascinating stories about these marathons and how she pulled off this ambitious endeavor.
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.
Read moreDiscovering a competitive fire in your 50s with Spartan Athlete Andrea Owen (057)
In 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 Series and she is the 2018 50 and over Spartan World Champion. In 2019 alone, Andrea has come in first or second in her age group in every single Spartan Race she has run, and is currently #1 in the world in the women’s 55-59 age group.
Read moreFacing your fears and pursuing your passion with barefoot water skier Karen Putz (056)
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:
karen@karenputz.com
Developing a competitor's discipline and mindset with cyclist and coach Marissa Axell (055)
This 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 17th Street Athletic Club in San Francisco.
Read moreOvercoming odds and breaking barriers with women's running pioneer Anne Audain (054)
In 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 been inducted into Running USA Hall of Fame, the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame. Anne’s incredible story can also be seen in a documentary titled Running Her Way, available now at anneaudain.com.
Read morePerforming like a pro when you don't live a pro athlete life with Crossfit and Spartan competitor Kim Cole (053)
This 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 series in the 40 to 49 women’s age group and she placed Second at the Spartan World Championships. All of these impressive stats sealed Kim’s status as the Spartan 2018 Age Group World Series Champion. In addition to obstacle racing, Kim has also been a Crossfit athlete for the last ten years and in 2018 she placed second in the world in the 45-49 age group at the Crossfit Open.
Read moreOvercoming trauma and beating the odds to live an active and athletic life with Spartan Racer Bob Ashcraft (052)
We 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 is a story of survival, healing, and overcoming.
Read moreLike daughter, like mother - talking ageless strength with ninja athlete Ginny MacColl (051)
In 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!
Read moreSaying yes to new challenges with "Beast Mode Grandma" Sue Spencer (050)
For 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 to inspire others through her business Lift You Up Coaching where she works with people to make positive life changes both emotionally and physically.
Read moreClimbing mountains and conquering obstacles with Spartan Racer Marla Sweeney (048)
This 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 coveted Spartan Trifecta – which is the completion of their three different race lengths in the same calendar year. Scratch that, she earned THREE Trifectas in 2018. Marla was recently featured in Runners World, she’s become known as an inspirational figure within the Spartan Race community, and is a fixture at West Coast races.
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