On today’s episode I’m sharing why NOW is the time to run your first obstacle race. You may be feeling “blah” from sitting around more than usual during the pandemic, and feel you’re just too out of shape to do it. Or maybe you think your age is a reason that obstacle racing just isn’t for you. I’m busting these myths today.
Surviving and Thriving the Menopocalypse with Amanda Thebe (107)
Menopause is something that all women will eventually experience, but more often than not, they aren’t equipped for dealing with all that comes with it. Whether it’s the gap in medical understanding of it, hormone coaches pitching unfounded science, or women just feeling left in the dust, it can be truly challenging to go through.
Run Farther, Faster, Happy (106)
On today’s episode I talk about the joys that running can bring to your routine as well as your athletic life. It’s no secret I did not start off as a runner, in fact, I avoided running at all costs. But I have found a love in running and I think you can as well.
Running can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding parts of your day and in this episode, I have included some steps to finding the runner in you.
Betting On Yourself In Your Forties and Beyond With Stacy Griner (105)
On today’s episode I talk with Stacy Griner, Owner and Operator of Kika Stretch in Atlanta, Georgia. Stacy wasn’t always an athlete, in fact she grew up avoiding sports and sweating all together! Through big life events and changes, Stacy found her inner athlete at age 41 and began her journey as a cyclist, marathon runner, triathlon competitor, and traveler.
Why Age Is NOT Just A Number!(104)
On today’s episode, I talk about why age is not just a number and why we should shift from this mindset. If you've been following Season Athlete for a while, you may have noticed something about the way I talk about older athletes. Since day one, I have never said age is just a number. It's a phrase I've seen over and over again in articles about aging athletes and the phrase is ubiquitous.
Something about this concept and phrasing has always felt off to me. So today we talk about why the concept of “age is just a number” is highly flawed and all the reasons why age is in fact more than just a number.
A Bold, Brave, Beautiful Life With Mountaineer Mom Jenn Drummond (103)
On today’s episode, I talk with Jenn Drummond, an American motivational speaker, mountaineer, adventurer, and founder of Bold Brave Beautiful —a blog and community where she invites people to become more conscious of their life purpose and take action toward achieving what seems “impossible.”
Read moreSimple Steps To Restart A Dormant Fitness Routine (102)
On today’s episode, I cover three simple steps to restart your dormant fitness routine. As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel coming out of the pandemic, it is easy to look at where you are with your fitness goals and quickly get discouraged.
Remember, it’s okay to not be where you were with your goals and routine before going into quarantine over a year ago. And with a little guidance, you can get back to your fitness routine and start working towards your goals once again.
Exercise As A Coping Mechanism With Dr. Helen Hsu (101)
Today, I am talking to Dr. Helen Hsu, the Lead Outreach Specialist, Staff Psychologist, Asian American specialist, and a lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. Hsu is a marathon runner, Crossfit athlete, Obstacle racer, and trapeze enthusiast.
Read moreFour Years, Six Decades & 100 Episodes of Seasoned Athlete (100)
We are celebrating the 100th episode of the Seasoned Athlete Podcast! What a better way to celebrate than revisiting some of my favorite interviews over the last four years. I chose one athlete to represent each decade from the 40’s all the way to the 90’s. From Spartan Racers to Ice Swimmers, we have had some amazing Seasoned Athletes over the last 100 episodes.
Read moreTurning Your Athletic Hobby Into Your Career With Jill Heinerth (099)
In this episode I talk to Jill Heinerth, an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker.
Jill shares how she started over after leaving her business in Toronto to pursue her dreams in the Cayman Islands, writing a best-selling memoir of her adventures, and how the pandemic and quarantine brought about a new business venture for her and her husband.
Athletes Don't Diet (098)
In this episode I highlight and discuss fad diets and the myths around nutrition for those seeking to live an active and athletic lifestyle, especially for women athletes and aging women athletes.
Read moreBusting Women's Training Media Myths (097)
Should women and men train differently? In this episode, we explore this question based on the comparison of two articles highlighting why, when, and how women should train based on their menstrual cycles.
Read moreThe Original Later-In-Life Athlete with 96-Year Old Betty Lindberg (096)
In this episode I had an amazing chat with Betty Lindberg, an incomparable 96 year old runner and race walker. Betty has made an art form out of her ability to slowly build up her body and stamina and not let mental distractions get in the way.
Read moreHow To Start Your Year With 2021 Vision (095)
In this episode I set down a few steps we all can take to start the new year with 2021 Vision. Together we’ll figure out what our ‘Big Idea’ goal for the year is and all the steps we can take to get there.
Read more19,000+ Jumps Out of a Perfectly Good Plane with Amy Chmelecki (094)
On this episode of Seasoned Athlete, we’re talking to professional sky diver Amy Chmelecki. She’s done over 19,000 sky dives, broken 20 sky diving world records, holds 5 world titles and 10 national titles…and that’s just some of it!
Read moreOur Top Lessons from a Most Unusual Year (093)
Welcome to the final episode of 2020! It's been a long, painful, traumatic year on a lot of levels, so this episode is all about the top lessons that I learned in this most unusual year. I think it’s important to reflect, even if the year was not what we hoped it would be. I could go on for years about it, but here are my top 3!
Read moreThe Mental and Emotional Connection to Athletic Performance with Brenda Schultz-McCarthy (092)
In this episode I talk to retired tennis pro, Brenda Schultz-McCarthy. We talk about her path to becoming a professional athlete starting while she was still a child and some of the sacrifices her family made to get her there.
Read moreGiving Yourself Grace and Getting Back to YOU (091)
In this episode I take a step back from my regular interviews and look at our collective mental and emotional state going into a new year. I break down simple, actionable ways on how to take stock of where we all are during the pandemic and the best ways to keep yourself in a healthy emotional and mental state. Without that, you cannot set big goals for yourself or stretch yourself to reach for greatness.
Read moreFrom Super Mom to Ninja Warrior with Melissa Huff (090)
In this episode I talk to runner and athlete, Melissa Huff. She talks about how she never did any sports or athletics at all until she was in her forties.
Read moreDefining Yourself as an Athlete When You Don't Have a Sport (089)
In this episode I’m talking about HOW to find the motivation you need and why you are still an athlete even when all of your favorite sports aren’t available. Yes, Covid has changed it for a lot of us!
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