What if staying athletic for life isn’t about doing one thing really well — but learning how to start over, again and again? Susan Hunt has spent the last four decades doing exactly that. She describes herself as “very average” — yet she’s completed Ironman triathlons, raced the Eco-Challenge in…
Yuichiro Miura - the oldest to climb Mt Everest at 80 years old. 🏔️💪🏾
What Climbing Everest Without Oxygen Actually Feels Like Most people can’t imagine it — even fewer have experienced it. Steve Swenson describes what happens to your body and mind when you climb Everest without supplemental oxygen: the haze, the pain, the slow thinking, and the danger of bad decisions. A…
What does it take to stay capable through the years? Jason Hardrath is one of the most creative endurance athletes in the mountains today. An ultrarunner, climber, and mountain linkup specialist, Jason is known for massive single-push adventures that combine running, climbing, swimming, biking, and even paragliding. He has completed…
Legendary coach Dan John breaks down why walking — not jogging, not HIIT — might be the single most powerful habit for long-term health. Humans were built to walk and carry things, he explains — not to grind our joints into dust. In this clip, he shares why walking protects…
53 days in the hospital. 3 weeks in the ICU. Paralyzed and told he might not survive. After being struck by Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Jack Tackle had to relearn how to walk — and rebuild his life. Nine months later… he guided a demanding Grand Traverse in the Tetons. This isn’t…
What does it take to stay capable through the years? Jason Hardrath is one of the most creative endurance athletes in the mountains today. An ultrarunner, climber, and mountain linkup specialist, Jason is known for massive single-push adventures that combine running, climbing, swimming, biking, and even paragliding. He has completed…
Jack Tackle has defined himself as a climber and he's 72 now But after serious injuries, illness, and the realities of aging… he had to ask a hard question: If I’m not an athlete anymore… then who am I? In this powerful conversation, Jack shares why quitting wasn’t an option…
What happens when the thing that defines you is suddenly taken away? For legendary American alpinist Jack Tackle, climbing wasn’t just a sport — it was identity. For more than five decades, Jack has explored remote mountains across Alaska, the Himalaya, and the Karakoram. He spent decades guiding in the…
"Can you still learn new things?" 🏃🏻♀️🏄🏽♂️🏕️ Caroline Paul, author and speaker Caroline Paul, a true renaissance woman, has spent her life shattering stereotypes and embracing adventure. In this episode, we journey alongside Caroline as she shares her remarkable experiences, from the remote landscapes of Siberia to the exhilarating waves…
“I call my age group the 70 to death—and we show up early, because we still can. If you want to feel young, hang out with people chasing PRs, not prescriptions.” Bob Babbitt has raced more than 300 triathlons, co-founded Competitor magazine, helped popularize the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series,…
What happens when the thing that defines you is suddenly taken away? For legendary American alpinist Jack Tackle, climbing wasn’t just a sport — it was identity. For more than five decades, Jack has explored remote mountains across Alaska, the Himalaya, and the Karakoram. He spent decades guiding in the…
Longevity medicine isn’t supposed to be boutique medicine. At its best, it’s just preventive medicine — done earlier, done consistently, and meant to work at scale. Movement. Strength. Sleep. Metabolic health. Stress. Connection. Purpose. When aging well starts requiring extreme optimization, expensive interventions, or exclusive access, it’s fair to question…
It’s 90% suffering… But that 10%? It changes you. In this clip from What’s More Dangerous: Free Solo Climbing or Sailing Alone Around the World — and What Risk Can Teach Us, we explore why hard things feel meaningful — especially as we get older. For athletes 40+ who still…
What do solo ocean sailing and free solo climbing have in common? In this conversation with solo circumnavigator Jerome Rand, we explore the real risks, the mental game, and the deep pull toward adventure that doesn’t make sense on paper — but makes perfect sense in the heart. For everyday…
"Have You Stepped Out Of Your Comfort Zone Today? " Jeremiah Bishop, Mountain Biker Listen to the entire episode for free on your favorite podcast app. Links in Bio
It’s March. The January energy has faded. The motivation posts are quieter. And this is where the real long game begins. In this sepisode, I lay out 10 non-negotiables for athletes who plan to keep performing — not just this year, but for decades. This isn’t about hype. It isn’t…
What’s it like to run a marathon in North Korea? Journalist and runner Johan Nylander shares what he saw, felt, and experienced inside Pyongyang — from skyscrapers and QR codes to propaganda parades and being constantly escorted. But this isn’t about politics. It’s about what happens when endurance sport takes…
Which is more dangerous — free solo climbing or sailing alone around the world? It’s a question that sparks real debate in this episode. Alpine climbing in the Himalaya. Ice routes where one mistake can be fatal. Crossing the Southern Ocean alone, where rescue might be days away. Turning off…
If you’re over 50 and have been told you “need a total knee replacement”… this might change everything. In this clip, a leading orthopedic innovator explains: • Why many people don’t actually need a total knee replacement • How biologic joint restoration can delay or even avoid artificial joints •…
This Is How You Actually Stop Declining as You Age Decline isn’t inevitable — but passivity is. Steve Swenson shares what most people get wrong about aging, fitness, and strength after 40. Why endurance matters. Why strength training becomes non-negotiable. And why “being careful” is often the fastest path to…
Everyone thinks the magic of a marathon is crossing the finish line. It’s not. In this clip, Johan Nylander explains why the most emotional, electric, transformative moment happens at the starting line — when thousands of people stand together before the gun goes off. Before the pain. Before the doubt.…
Which is more dangerous — the most extreme type of climbing or sailing alone around the world? It’s a topic that sparks real debate in this episode. Alpine climbing in the Himalaya. Ice routes where one mistake can be fatal. Free soloing rock faces. Crossing the Southern Ocean alone, where…
“If you’re over 22 and not getting paid for your sport, you’re an aging athlete.” That line changes everything. In this video, Dan John reframes how recreational athletes should think about training as they get older — shifting the goal from chasing youth to building strength that actually lasts. Dan…
