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Aging Gracefully, Training Powerfully: Insights from 80-year-old Endurance Coach Joe Friel
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At the remarkable age of 80, Joe Friel is a testament to the power of staying engaged in the activities that bring joy and fulfillment. He is an active endurance sports coach, author of 17 books, and a trailblazer in the realm of multisport coaching.
What does it mean to age gracefully? In this episode, Joe shares his wisdom on fitness, adaptive training methods, coaching, self-regulation, exercise and well-being. As athletes, it's so important that we create bridges between endurance sports, holistic health, and overall flourishing - which is why I found this conversation endlessly inspiring. I hope you do, too!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Sustaining Career Engagement: Insights on maintaining professional engagement throughout a career, including valuable lessons on longevity and passion
- Aging Athletes: Maintaining vitality through enjoyable activities, healthy eating, sufficient sleep, and sociability
- Adapting to Age: Learn how changing expectations and utilizing tools like e-bikes can support sociability and routine
- Coaching Considerations: Should amateurs seek coaching? We break down factors like the financial investment, the importance of being informed, and the transformative power of aligning expectations
LINKS
- Check out Joe's website
- Read The Triathlete's Training Bible
- Want to learn more about peak performance aging? Listen to this episode with NYT Bestselling Author Steven Kotler
394 episodes
Manage episode 397559354 series 1458561
At the remarkable age of 80, Joe Friel is a testament to the power of staying engaged in the activities that bring joy and fulfillment. He is an active endurance sports coach, author of 17 books, and a trailblazer in the realm of multisport coaching.
What does it mean to age gracefully? In this episode, Joe shares his wisdom on fitness, adaptive training methods, coaching, self-regulation, exercise and well-being. As athletes, it's so important that we create bridges between endurance sports, holistic health, and overall flourishing - which is why I found this conversation endlessly inspiring. I hope you do, too!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Sustaining Career Engagement: Insights on maintaining professional engagement throughout a career, including valuable lessons on longevity and passion
- Aging Athletes: Maintaining vitality through enjoyable activities, healthy eating, sufficient sleep, and sociability
- Adapting to Age: Learn how changing expectations and utilizing tools like e-bikes can support sociability and routine
- Coaching Considerations: Should amateurs seek coaching? We break down factors like the financial investment, the importance of being informed, and the transformative power of aligning expectations
LINKS
- Check out Joe's website
- Read The Triathlete's Training Bible
- Want to learn more about peak performance aging? Listen to this episode with NYT Bestselling Author Steven Kotler
394 episodes
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