What does it really take to stay strong into your 70s — physically, mentally, and emotionally? In this episode, I sit down with Steve Swenson, one of America’s most respected alpinists, to talk about endurance, aging, and the habits that have kept him moving for decades. Steve has climbed Everest…
A retired nuclear engineer. Midway through chemo. Volunteering in the dust and rubble of post-earthquake Haiti — assisting dentists chairside, no experience needed. Loree Bolin shares one of the most powerful moments she’s witnessed: a reminder that you don’t need credentials or a master plan to serve. Just heart. Just…
When someone on Reddit asked Dan John how to train after 55, his answer was simple — stay consistent, keep learning, take care of yourself. But then came the comment: “Just go on TRT.” In this clip, Dan unpacks why chasing shortcuts — in training or in life — always…
"I was almost 60 when I paddled into a big wave at Mavericks" 🏄🏽♂️🙌🏽 Lionel Conacher making history in surfing 🌊”The biggest thing that impacts you when you first go out there, before I even surfed it, I just went out on a on a jet ski and sat there…
"Americans are NOT meeting these basic health guidelines" 🧗🏻♂️🏋🏼 Hear from Dr Natasha Barnes, elite climber and trainer From a former winner of bouldering US Nationals, who "didn't think I would even be climbing at a high level, let alone competing in powerlifting or doing the profession that I do…
What really keeps the brain sharp as we age — and what quietly puts it at risk? In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, host Kush Khandelwal speaks with Dr. Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, physician, and strength athlete, about the science of cognitive reserve and why long-term brain health depends…
"If you are an OLDER rock climber, start doing THIS 🏋🏻♀️😵 Dr Tyler Nelson, training expert Listen to the full interview in your favorite podcast app! 🎙️ #8 Dr Tyler Nelson - Strength Training for Older Athletes, Contrarian Advice on Managing Injuries , What is 'Good Pain, and Poor Habits…
🚀"Yo don't have to fall off a cliff.... "Craig DeMartino, Climbing legend 💪🏾⛰️ Craig DeMartino embodies the spirit of this podcast in every way. He's a climber, a teacher, a mentor, and an inspiration to anyone who's ever faced adversity. Climbing wasn't just a hobby; it became a way of…
When someone on Reddit asked Dan John how to train after 55, his answer was simple — stay consistent, keep learning, take care of yourself. But then came the comment: “Just go on TRT.” In this clip, Dan unpacks why chasing shortcuts — in training or in life — always…
“We were hanging from a homemade portaledge at 21,000 feet when the storm hit. Eight days of avalanches pounding the wall — one even snapped a corner of the ledge, and we tied it back together with webbing.” In this clip from the Ageless Athlete Podcast, climber Kitty Calhoun shares…
After running 466 miles at the world’s wildest ultra, Harvey Lewis struggled to hike a small hill on his way home. But instead of fixating on how far he’d fallen from peak fitness, he focused on where he was headed — one inch at a time. In this clip, Harvey…
This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a legendary athlete or coach, I was invited onto the Adventure Sports Podcast to talk about the questions that many of us — everyday athletes, weekend warriors, late bloomers, and lifelong learners — wrestle with as we get older. If…
"For women all our cultural currency is tied to our looks" Caroline Paul on bravery and strength. Caroline Paul, a true renaissance woman, has spent her life shattering stereotypes and embracing adventure. In this podcast episode, we journey alongside Caroline as she shares her remarkable experiences, from the remote landscapes…
“All we’re really doing is killing time on this planet — so why not spend it on what makes you feel most alive? For me, that was climbing. I lived in my truck, ate canned tuna and macaroni, and budgeted $10 a day. It wasn’t glamorous, but I was fulfilled.…
What happens when a life in climbing spans five decades, multiple eras, and some of the most surprising moments in outdoor history? In this episode, legendary climber Russ Clune takes us inside the world that shaped him: the Shawangunks (“the Gunks”) of the 1970s and 80s — an unlikely counterculture…
Ask 10 athletes and you’ll get 10 different answers — but the science says… it depends. In this clip, UK-based physio & climber Andy McVittie explains why cold and heat often arrive at the same place through different routes: ❄️ Cold constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, then encourages fresh blood…
Charlotte Brynn chased the English Channel for 12 years — and somehow, learned to want it without needing it. In this clip, she explains how letting go of perfection, embracing failure, and focusing on gratitude gave her the freedom to keep going. Her lesson? It’s not the moment your hand…
What happens after you run for five straight days — 466 miles, 111 hours, two broken ribs, a torn hamstring… and then go right back to teaching high-school civics on Monday? In this rare, intimate conversation, ultrarunner Harvey Lewis shares a front-row look into his healing journey after Big Dog’s…
“I’ve just given you the magic bullet.” Legendary climber and coach Neil Gresham says the biggest mistake aging athletes make is trying to train like they’re still 25. In this clip from the Ageless Athlete Podcast, Neil shares the mindset shift that helped him send his hardest routes in his…
When legendary coach Dan John says he wants to be your neighbor, he means it. In this clip, he talks about what real fitness looks like — not just how much you lift, but how you live. From plowing a neighbor’s sidewalk to watching their house, Dan reminds us that…
In this clip from the Ageless Athlete Podcast, alpinist Kitty Calhoun reflects on the strange passage of time — how our bodies change even when our spirit doesn’t. She talks about running with her son, staying consistent, and how gratitude — not perfection — keeps her moving. 🎧 Full episode:…
When Loree Bolin was told she’d never run again, she didn’t just defy expectations — she redefined them. At 70, Loree completed her 11th Ironman triathlon after years of battling knee osteoarthritis. But this isn’t just a story about sport. It’s about service. A retired dentist and lifelong endurance athlete,…
After five failed attempts, Charlotte Brynn finally crossed the English Channel. But it wasn’t more training that got her there — it was something deeper. In this clip, she reveals how releasing the pressure to succeed and embracing self-love changed everything. The goal didn’t disappear — but her relationship to…
This quarter on Ageless Athlete brought together some of the most surprising and meaningful stories of the year — from record-setting endurance swimmers to rebel skateboarders, alpinists, paddlers, big-wall climbers, and athletes redefining what’s possible in their 60s and 70s. Across ten very different conversations, one theme kept surfacing: Courage…
