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The Seasoned Athlete Podcast is the place for conversations, stories, advice and motivation featuring currently competing elite athletes from a wide variety of sports who all have one common bond: they are ALL over age 40. Through this show, we hope to inspire listeners to believe in their own athletic potential and capabilities, regardless of age. Because after all - age is not just a number...it is an asset!
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After a two-year hiatus, Seasoned Athlete is back with a story that has to be told. Meet Ernie Andrus, a WWII vet who recently celebrated his 100th birthday by stepping into the Pacific Ocean after finishing his second cross-country trek on foot. Listen to find out why he decided to run from coast to coast in the first place (when he was 90), how h…
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I have a very special episode for you today! Every year on my birthday, I take a moment to reflect on the things I’ve learned over the past 365 days, and since I just turned 47, it’s time for another birthday episode! This is the 5th year I’m doing it, and I am very excited to share. I’m talking about what keeps me motivated, how aging changes the …
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Today I’m excited to welcome Loretta Claiborne to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast. Loretta was born in 1953 with physical and intellectual disabilities and did not walk or talk until four years old. Doctors told her mother that Loretta belonged in an institution because she would never survive in the "regular" world. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter…
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Today I’m excited to welcome Angela White aka The Running Granny to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast. Angela started running at the age of 53 as part of a series of ‘small steps’ she took to improve her health and quality of life. A friend then introduced her to the world of ultra running and she became fascinated with what the human body can achieve w…
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Today I’m excited to welcome Vanessa Bogenholm to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast. Vanessa is a Bay Area based personal trainer and an avid runner who is a regular age group podium fixture. She is also the author of It’s Your Body which shows you step by step how to slow down and understand how the body works so you, too, can get the results you want.…
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Over the last four years, I’ve interviewed around a hundred athletes from a wide variety of sports and fitness or athletic backgrounds. Everything from the lifelong athlete who has never known a life outside of elite sports, to women athletes in their 70s, 80s and 90s who wanted to play organized sports when they were younger, but never had the opp…
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We are starting to head into the holiday season, and this time of year can be a notoriously difficult time of year when it comes to staying on track with your fitness, your training, your nutrition, and other things you generally want to have happening in your life. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch Peopl…
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A little while back, I put out a call for episode topic requests, and this one came in. What is a good regimen for pre and post races? Looking for nutritional advice. After my last race I had a hard time getting back my energy. It took almost a week and I have been trying to eat cleaner. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinle…
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Today I’m going to talk about something that’s been on my mind. And because I have a podcast, I get to talk about stuff that’s been on my mind. I spend a lot of time thinking about why people exercise. Why they decide to do it. Why they keep doing it. And why they stop doing it. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/b…
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Making yourself a priority when life is filled with so much to do can be daunting. More often than not, our health and fitness is what takes the back seat, even though it should be at the top of the list. We feel worse as the time goes by, but it just feels impossible to change. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/b…
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Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch One thing that rarely gets discussed but is of the utmost importance for any athlete is injuries. Yup. Part of being active means you’re going to occasionally hurt yourself but there’s smart ways to recover and not so smart ways to recover. And knowing the difference real…
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Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch When starting or getting back into your fitness journey, short term, quick solutions can feel super appealing. Things like 6 week weight loss challenges, mental and physical challenges like 75 Hard, short term strict nutrition plans like Whole 30, detox cleanses, become t…
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Diet culture leaves us thinking that the only reason to work out is to shrink our bodies. The messaging is constantly about losing weight, dropping dress sizes, and it is affecting your health more than you may realize. Fueling your body, no matter how much of an athlete you are, is incredibly important. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here…
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Simple fitness is possible. I know, shocking, right? The truth is, you don’t need to be doing CRAZY gym routines to get into great shape and be ready to take on something like a 5k, 10k or even an obstacle run! Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch In this episode, I’m talking to one of my amazing clients, Ei…
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Simple fitness is possible. I know, shocking, right? The truth is, you don’t need to be doing CRAZY gym routines to get into great shape and be ready to take on something like a 5k, 10k or even an obstacle run! Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch In this episode, I’m talking to one of my amazing clients, Ei…
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We’re taking on a topic that might ruffle some feathers. With anti-aging culture so rampant in our society, too often we are encouraged to deny or even avoid the fact that we are aging. In fact, we are led to believe we should do whatever we can to stop it, and I’m over that messaging. Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlega…
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At Seasoned Athlete, we are passionate about dispelling myths and sharing facts about aging women and our fitness needs. Too often, we are told the wrong information, studies are done with only men in mind, and it leaves us burnt out and unwell. We’re thrilled to be kicking off this season with Dr. Stacy Sims! Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pac…
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On today's episode I'm talking to 87 year old record breaking track and field athlete, Flo Filion Meiler. Flo was an athlete for much of her life but took it to new heights at the age of 60 when she began her journey as a track and field star. She breaks down how she stays motivated, what her best habits are, and how she keeps her body limber and s…
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Have you recently restarted your fitness routine and realized you've pushed yourself too far? Today we're talking about overtraining. What it means. The dangers. And the signs and symptoms to look out for as you train. I’m also going over a few simple tips you can utilize to prevent reaching that point in your training, especially the need for reco…
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When was the last time you took a moment to play? To really just do something fun, like when you were a kid? Perhaps it’s a game of hopscotch, or even just doing a puzzle, play really is important when it comes to your overall well being. On today’s episode, I’m talking to Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady and executive director of Let's play America, al…
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On today’s episode I’m sharing why NOW is the time to run your first obstacle race. You may be feeling “blah” from sitting around more than usual during the pandemic, and feel you’re just too out of shape to do it. Or maybe you think your age is a reason that obstacle racing just isn’t for you. I’m busting these myths today. Obstacle racing truly i…
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Menopause is something that all women will eventually experience, but more often than not, they aren’t equipped for dealing with all that comes with it. Whether it’s the gap in medical understanding of it, hormone coaches pitching unfounded science, or women just feeling left in the dust, it can be truly challenging to go through. In this episode, …
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On today’s episode I talk about the joys that running can bring to your routine as well as your athletic life. It’s no secret I did not start off as a runner, in fact, I avoided running at all costs. But I have found a love in running and I think you can as well. Running can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding parts of your day and in this …
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On today’s episode I talk with Stacy Griner, Owner and Operator of Kika Stretch in Atlanta, Georgia. Stacy wasn’t always an athlete, in fact she grew up avoiding sports and sweating all together! Through big life events and changes, Stacy found her inner athlete at age 41 and began her journey as a cyclist, marathon runner, triathlon competitor, an…
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On today’s episode, I talk about why age is not just a number and why we should shift from this mindset. If you've been following Season Athlete for a while, you may have noticed something about the way I talk about older athletes. Since day one, I have never said age is just a number. It's a phrase I've seen over and over again in articles about a…
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