Most people think brain decline is inevitable with age. Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood explains why that’s wrong—and why retirement is actually the most critical moment to take action. In this clip, you’ll learn: Why complex work protects the brain—even without years of schooling Why it doesn’t matter when you start…
Mike Wardian saved vacation for THREE YEARS to run Marathon des Sables. Now he’s planning: • Pacific Crest Trail • Rowing across the Atlantic • Multi-year endurance projects His framework: Put it on the calendar Pay for it (commitment hurts) Work backwards Leave ego out of it Most people think…
“You can’t retro bolt the sky.” 🎧Search 'Ageless Athlete + Cedar Wright' for the full podcast.
Dr. Bill Andrews has spent decades studying one of the biggest questions in science: can aging be slowed, stopped, or even reversed? At 74, he still runs, studies telomeres, and argues that aging is not just inevitable decline — it’s a biological process we may one day be able to…
Dr. Bill Andrews has spent 50+ years studying aging. His goal? Defeat it. What if aging isn't inevitable? Search "Ageless Athlete - Bill Andrews" wherever you get podcasts. #Longevity #AntiAging #HealthyAging #LiveLonger #BillAndrews #AgelessAthlete
Beth Rodden’s Meltdown was so far ahead of its time that it went unrepeated for a decade. 🎥 @reelrock 🎧 Search Ageless Athlete Beth Rodden wherever you listen.
At 59 1/2 , Lionel Conacher became the oldest rookie to surf the giant wave of Mavericks at Half Moon Bay, California. The crazy thing is....he only started surfing in his 50s! A powerful clip from the Ageless Athlete archive.
Your phone narrows your brain. Awe opens it. Caroline Paul explains why awe is a neurological reset — and why we’re training the opposite. Full episode → Search “Caroline Paul Ageless Athlete” on Spotify or Apple.
Beth Rodden spent years performing at the highest level of climbing, but this conversation goes far beyond grades, fame, and big ascents. It’s about the harder work underneath: learning to tell the truth about fear, self-worth, trauma, and the pressure to keep proving yourself. In this episode, Beth reflects on…
After surviving a traumatic kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan, Beth Rodden expected questions about recovery. Instead, the climbing world celebrated the story. Listen to the full conversation by searching "Ageless Athlete - Beth Rodden". #BethRodden #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #Climbing #AgelessAthlete #Resilience #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #AthleteMindset #PodcastClip
The first time Mike Wardian went to a track workout: “They said we’re doing 800s… I didn’t even know what that was.” He started clueless. No background. No early advantage. Now? • 200+ marathons • 55 marathon wins • Team USA • 52 years old Full conversation is available everywhere…
When asked what “being ageless” means to him, Bob Becker didn’t hesitate. It’s not about ignoring your age. It’s about refusing to let it define you. At 80, Bob is still exploring the world, pushing his body, and finding purpose in movement. He doesn’t have a death wish. He doesn’t…
The most TERRIFYING night of my life—paddling into total darkness crossing the Atlantic by paddble board | Chris Bertish A powerful moment from the Ageless Athlete archives.
Sure, you may slow down. Your recovery might take longer. But there’s still room to grow. At 65, Bill Ramsey can’t hike as fast as he used to but he recently became the oldest climber to send 5.14, a 99 percentile grade in rock climbing. 🎧 From the Ageless Athlete…
This was a gut-check. Cedar on gratitude, “fake problems,” and what changes when you spend time around people living with real consequences.
At 52 years old, Mike Wardian isn't trying to hold on to his younger self. He's still setting massive goals, exploring new challenges, competing in ultramarathons, building strength, and asking a simple question: What's still possible? In this conversation, Mike shares the habits, mindset shifts, and daily practices that have…
“I’m not naturally gifted. I just work harder.” At 52, Mike Wardian has: • Run across America • Won 55 marathons • Finished 200+ marathons • Competed on all 7 continents And he compares himself to the horse in Animal Farm. For masters athletes. For runners over 40. For anyone…
What does society get wrong about aging? We assume decline equals uselessness. Joe Friel has watched friends ride bikes into their 90s — living independently until the very end. The difference? They never stopped training. Your 50s determine your 80s. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Search "Ageless Athlete -…
What do athletes in their 70s still understand about strength, recovery, purpose, and resilience that the rest of us often learn too late? After interviewing more than 120 top athletes — including climbers, endurance racers, surfers, rowers, mountaineers, and Ironman competitors — I started noticing the same patterns emerge again…
At 82, Joe Friel is blunt: After 50, you will lose muscle, flexibility, and mobility. The only question is how fast. Strength training. Mobility. Gym work. Not optional — protective. If you’re still training like you’re 30, this might be your wake-up call. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Search…
Have you ever felt that shift in perspective — from a plane, a mountain, or even a quiet forest? Look out the window next time you fly. Full episode → Search “Caroline Paul Ageless Athlete” on Spotify or Apple.
“Most risk is self-inflicted.” Not avalanches. Not storms. Ego. Group think. “I’ve come this far…” Ed Viesturs on why decision-making — not the mountain — causes most disasters. Full episode available now. Links above or search “Ageless Athlete – Ed Viesturs.”
Joe Friel has spent decades coaching endurance athletes and studying how the body changes with age. At 82, he’s still training, still riding, and still adapting. In this conversation, Joe shares what aging actually feels like as an athlete: losing muscle mass, recovering slower, dealing with injury, and learning how…
At 82, Joe Friel is blunt: After 50, you will lose muscle, flexibility, and mobility. The only question is how fast. Strength training. Mobility. Gym work. Not optional — protective. If you’re still training like you’re 30, this might be your wake-up call. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: Search…
