Greg Benning has spent decades refining the quiet art of getting faster without fighting his body. In this conversation, he breaks down the discipline behind master’s rowing, from early-morning training and race-day focus to fueling, recovery, and the small decisions that compound over years. This episode is about more than…
A lot of ultra runners and endurance athletes are in recovery. So the real question is: Are we healing… or just swapping one addiction for another? If you’re a 40+ athlete who loves to push hard — this conversation might hit close to home. The full conversation is available everywhere…
In this story, Jerry Moffatt recounts one of the boldest achievements of his career: his onsight of Equinox in Joshua Tree — a climb that, at the time, was considered one of the hardest in the world. 🎧 From the Ageless Athlete archives — reflections from the early icons of…
In Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, one bad hour can end everything. Yes — the loop is only 4.167 miles. But that loop adds up to 100 miles a day, stacked over days and nights with almost no sleep. In this clip, Harvey Lewis shares what it was really like to…
Tracking everything doesn’t always make you better. Sleep score. HRV. Recovery metrics. Strain. At what point does optimization turn into obsession? Amelia Boone was an early adopter of wearables — and then she walked away. If you’re over 40 and wondering whether all this tracking is helping or hurting… this…
Greg Benning has been racing at a high level for decades — and even in his 60s he’s still holding his own against athletes much younger. His approach isn’t hype: it’s a simple system for staying fast as biology pushes back. Pick three things you can improve by 1% in…
“I’m 51… and I still have the hunger.” While most athletes dial it back, Cedar Wright says he still needs the edge. Not reckless. Not trying to die. But without those intense, alive moments? He’d be miserable. For anyone in their 40s or 50s wondering if it’s time to shut…
You Don’t Need to Be an “Adrenaline Junkie” to Live Adventurously Adventure isn’t about risk. It’s about perspective. At 68, Susan and her husband are preparing for an Arctic expedition — not because they’re thrill-seekers, but because saying “yes” keeps you alive. This clip is about: Why adventure is a…
Most of us are told one message over and over: “Protein is everything.” But Harvey Lewis — fresh off 5 days and nights of nonstop running and healing two broken ribs — has a very different perspective. In this clip, Harvey explains: why food marketing shapes how Americans think about…
She was called “The Queen of Pain.” Winning 24-hour obstacle races. Outlasting everyone. Relentless. But real toughness wasn’t what people thought. Amelia Boone talks about the difference between: • Performing toughness • And actually being strong on the inside For athletes in their 40s, 50s, and beyond — this might…
Growing up in the Deep South, Kitty Calhoun didn’t see many paths into the high mountains — especially for women. What followed instead was a life built deliberately: years of simplicity, discipline, and relentless focus that carried her to first ascents in the Himalaya and some of the most committing…
When Free Solo exploded, so did everyone’s opinion about soloing. According to Cedar Wright, something interesting happened: People didn’t rush to copy Alex Honnold — they recoiled. Now it feels like Honnold gets a pass… but anyone else who solos is called reckless. Cedar doesn't hold back. Trust him for…
Most people retire and just optimize what they already know. More golf. More travel. More of the same. This clip asks a different question: What if the most powerful thing you could do in your 60s is start something completely new? Not something you’re good at. Not something you’ve done…
Every athlete talks about grit. Harvey Lewis talks about WHY. In this clip, Harvey explains the deeper reasons he runs — reasons that go far beyond miles, competition, or records. For him, Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra is part physical challenge, part mental chess match, part spiritual exploration, and part service.…
We all love being “in the flow.” But flow alone doesn’t build skill. Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood explains why real skill development happens at the edge of discomfort — where effort, failure, and focused challenge force the brain to adapt. In this clip, we break down: Why flow feels great…
Most people think variety equals freedom. It doesn’t. Simplicity does. A powerful moment from the podcast archives with Kitty Calhoun on why doing less—repeatedly—creates more focus in life. Link in bio. Look for 'Ageless Athlete Kitty Calhoun #AgelessAthlete #KittyCalhoun #Minimalism #Discipline #Focus #PerformanceMindset #OutdoorLifestyle #WomenWhoClimb #Longevity #HealthyHabits #Routine #Simplicity #ClimbingLife…
Amelia Boone built a reputation as one of the toughest endurance athletes in the world — a champion obstacle racer, ultrarunner, and the athlete many knew as the “Queen of Pain.” But behind the grit was a more complicated story: perfectionism, injury, recovery, and the long process of learning what…
Amy Gubsers on how she survived her historic 17-hour swim: don’t think about the whole thing — just make it to the next chunk. 🎧 Full episode — link in bio 👆🏽
When Cedar Wright broke and dislocated his neck in his own living room, he thought he might never move his legs again. Cedar still free solos, paraglides across the globe, leads a very 'extreme' life, but this thing happened in the most mundane situation, in his living room, a freak…
After running 466 miles in the world’s wildest ultra — and breaking two ribs and tearing a hamstring — Harvey Lewis found himself with zero energy for weeks. The recovery process was so intense he experienced night sweats, fever-like symptoms, and long stretches of deep exhaustion. 🎧 Listen to the…
Andy Macdonald, 51, says don't give up 🙌🏾 #olympics #olympics2024 #agelessathlete #longevity
Big Pacific swell. Cold water. No control. In this cinematic moment, Mark Rennneker describes what it actually feels like to paddle into something that could hold you down longer than you’re comfortable with. It’s not bravado. It’s not ego. It’s exposure. If you’re over 40 and still choosing hard things,…
17 hours in the water. Cold. Fatigue. Things changing that you didn’t plan for. Taken all at once, it’s impossible to even think about. This is how Amy Appelhans Gubser actually got through it. 🎧 Full episode — link in bio
Freezing water. Toes cramping. Overwhelmed before the first stroke. Right before a massive open water swim, she stood in the cold fighting back tears — until a friend said: “Put your face in the water and swim.” Sometimes courage isn’t loud. It’s just starting. Full conversation is available everywhere you…
