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…
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.…
