He started running seriously in his fifties. That journey led him to a marathon in North Korea — after years of border closures. We talked about risk, reinvention, and what freedom feels like on a starting line like this. Watch now.
After years of closed borders, North Korea reopened to a small number of foreign visitors. Johan Nylander entered as one of the first in years — to run the Pyongyang Marathon. Johan is an award-winning Asia correspondent and author whose work has appeared in CNN, National Geographic, Forbes, Nikkei Asia,…
We were told that if we just tracked more, tested more, and optimized harder, we’d finally feel better. But for a lot of people, the opposite has happened. More data hasn’t brought more calm — it’s brought more anxiety, second-guessing, and the feeling that you’re always behind. Healthful aging was…
Most runners race to the finish line. In Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra… there is no finish line at all. In this clip, Harvey Lewis breaks down the rules of the world’s most unusual ultra — a race where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only…
After years of closed borders, North Korea reopened to a small number of foreign visitors. Johan Nylander entered as one of the first in years — to run the Pyongyang Marathon. Johan is an award-winning Asia correspondent and author whose work has appeared in CNN, National Geographic, Forbes, Nikkei Asia,…
If You’re Over 22 and Not Getting Paid to Compete… You’re an Aging Athlete | Dan John on Lifelong Training Legendary coach Dan John redefines what it means to be an “athlete.” If you’re over 22 and no longer getting paid to play, it’s time to train for life, not…
“Don’t waste any time on this planet.” It sounds urgent. But in context, it’s actually about focus. In Part II of our Best of 2025, you’ll hear from athletes who’ve spent decades refining what matters — and letting the rest fall away. Climbers. Skaters. Swimmers. Sailors. Not chasing relevance. Not…
At some point, faster isn’t the goal anymore. Buzz Burrell explains why aging athletes must reset expectations — not by quitting, but by redefining what progress actually looks like after 60. Slower doesn’t mean weaker. And letting go of old metrics might be the key to staying active for decades…
Most people are told the same thing when their knees, ankles, or hips start failing: wait until you need a replacement. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Stone says that advice is outdated. In this episode of Ageless Athlete, Dr. Stone explains how modern orthopedic science is shifting from removal and replacement…
If you only did one thing for longevity, this would be it. Straight from a doctor who helps athletes stay active into their later decades. Listen to the full conversation on Ageless Athlete. Your Knees, Ankles, and Hips Are Ready for a Second Act — How Modern Science Can Help…
This episode brings together moments from conversations recorded throughout 2025 with athletes who have spent decades working inside uncertainty — in the mountains, on open water, on the road, and in daily training. What connects these excerpts is more than accomplishment or outcome. It’s how each person has learned to…
Healthful aging isn’t about denying time, erasing wrinkles, or pretending bodies don’t change. Aging is real — and it’s not the enemy. What we should be fighting isn’t aging. It’s fragility. Losing strength. Losing balance. Losing confidence. Losing the ability to do what matters to you. The goal was never…
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…
Being ageless doesn’t mean pretending you’re young. It means refusing to be trapped by the number of your years. Too many people quietly accept limits they never chose — slowing down, shrinking their world, playing smaller because of age. This clip is a reminder that freedom doesn’t disappear with time.…
"Rock climbers need THIS in their exercise program?" 🧗🏻♂️🏋🏼Hear from Dr Natasha Barnes 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 now," to overcoming burnout and…
What if the story you’ve been told about aging joints isn’t the whole story? In this episode of Ageless Athlete, I speak with orthopedic surgeon and researcher Dr. Kevin Stone about what’s recently changed in orthopedics — especially for athletes over 40 who’ve been told to slow down, live with…
In a world obsessed with powders, pills, and optimization, David Green takes a different view. After thousands of miles on foot and decades of endurance training, he’s learned that supplements aren’t the foundation — movement, real food, patience, and consistency are. This clip is a reminder that no shortcut replaces…
After breaking two ribs and tearing a hamstring during the world’s wildest ultra, most people would stay still for weeks. Harvey Lewis did the opposite. In this clip, Harvey explains why motion — gentle, steady, intentional motion — became the key to lowering discomfort and speeding his recovery. From light…
Nothing happens sitting still. Not in front of the television. Not scrolling on your phone. In this conversation, endurance athlete and writer David Green makes a simple, uncomfortable case: meaning comes from movement — built gradually, over decades, by going a little beyond comfort again and again. David recently completed…
At some point, faster isn’t the goal anymore. Buzz Burrell explains why aging athletes must reset expectations — not by quitting, but by redefining what progress actually looks like after 60. Slower doesn’t mean weaker. And letting go of old metrics might be the key to staying active for decades…
Most athletes don’t stall because they lack discipline. They stall because they accept timelines, labels, or averages before their own experience has fully played out. In this conversation, David Green talks about how timelines — especially medical or cultural averages — can become invisible ceilings if you accept them too…
What does it take to keep going after running 466 miles over five days and nights, with almost no sleep — and then figure out how to heal a broken body? In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, I sit down with elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis, fresh off Big…
Decades in the Himalayas didn’t just teach Steve Swenson how to climb — they taught him how people survive, cooperate, and live meaningful lives with very little. In this clip, Steve reflects on generosity, community, and why modern life often gets it backwards. Quiet wisdom from a life lived far…
The most TERRIFYING night of my life—paddling into total darkness 🌊 | Chris Bertish At 50, Chris Bertish has redefined what’s possible—solo paddling across the Atlantic, surfing Mavericks with no sleep, and living all in. In this epic storytelling episode, he takes us inside the storms, fears, and breakthroughs that…
