Seasoned Athlete

This week, we talk to 75 year-old DeEtte Sauer, a Houston based wife, mother, grandmother AND nationally ranked swimmer. She has won a total of 57 national medals including golds at both Masters National Championships and National Senior Olympics with a ranking in the U. S. top ten in 98 events and several world top ten rankings. She's also a spokesperson for the National Senior Olympics and a member of the Texas Senior Athletes Hall of Fame. DeEtte talks about how she became a late in life athlete after years of sedentary living, and how swimming has brought her more than the thrill of competition - it has literally saved her life. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DeETTE SAUER Age: 75  Sport: Swimming Quote: "Don't let fear hold you back from experiencing great joy." https://www.cbsnews.com/news/living-stronger-75-year-old-swimmer-inspiring-others-with-her-drive-and-passion/ http://nsga.com/personalbest/i-m-stunned-i-can-actually-do-this https://www.growingbolder.com/deette-sauer-3021377/ EVERYDAY

This week, we meet 53-year Allison Hunt, a Los Gatos-based rower with the Chinook Performance Racing Team. With her team, she has earned eleven gold medals in the past year alone. When not in the water, Allison is currently Eating for Performance Coach and works with Advocare, a nutritional supplement company. In this interview, Allison candidly talks about how the onset of menopause affected her as an athlete, and how nutrition helped her subsequently reach new heights as an athlete. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: ALLISON HUNT Age: 53 Sport: Rowing Quote: "Learn from your mistakes. It's about the journey - not the end result." Contact: Call or text - 408-666-5409 Website: sparkallday.com Facebook: Facebook.com/sparkallday EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - CORA VOLKOFF Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do

This week we meet 42-year old Ginger Huber, an Orlando-based diver in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. She has dedicated her life to diving and have been a non-stop ambassador of the sport, through coaching, training, judging and competing. In this interview, Ginger talks about the near-spontaneous decision that resulted in an invitation to the Red Bull Diving Team, the key strategy that can make the difference between a successful dive and a fall akin to a 60mph car crash, and how she ended up being featured in the famed ESPN Body Issue.  SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - GINGER HUBER Age: 42 Sport: Cliff diving, high diving, show diving Favorite Quote: "Do what you love...love what you do." Website: GingerHuber.com  Instagram: @gingerleighhuber EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - JOHN DOMBY Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will

This week, we talk to our oldest Seasoned Athlete to date: 73-year old Cherie Gruenfeld. Cherie is one of the most decorated Masters Triathletes in the world, having won the Ironman World Championships title in her age group thirteen times earning the F70-74 course record. In this episode, Cherie talks about how she had to create opportunities to play sports at a time when they weren't available to girls and women, how her unstoppable spirit helped her have one of the greatest races of her life, and how her greatest passion may be the work she does helping low-income kids achieve their own bold goals through her Exceeding Expectations Foundation. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHERIE GRUENFELD Age: 73 Sport: Triathlon Quote: "I can do anything if I can just get in the game." Website: http://eefoundation.org Email: cherie@cheriegruenfeld.com EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - CHRISTINA WILLIS Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on ath

This week, we meet speed skater Melissa Koenig. Melissa discovered speed skating first as a spectator.  After watching her son at his speed skating practice when he was just six years old, she realized it was a challenge she wanted to take on, as well. Melissa started speed skating at age 37 and has since skated in multiple national championships and even holds a national record. In this interview, Melissa talks about the challenges of skating against younger competitors, the highs and lows of her athletic journey, and how speed skating has allowed her to develop a unique bond with her now adult son. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - MELISSA KOENIG Age: 49  Sport: Speed skating Quote: "Have the courage to try something new." http://glenellynspeedskating.org EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - BARBARA SAZAMA Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athle

This week, we speak with marathon runner, triathlete and Ironwoman Lee DiPietro. Lee has finished 50 marathons, 6 Ironmans and countless triathlons. In this interview, we talk about Lee's impressive career and discuss the ways in which sports can develop skills that help us through our most difficult life moments, something Lee knows firsthand as told in her book Against the Wind: An Ironwoman's Race for her Family's Survival. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS: LEE DIPIETRO Age: 59 Sport: Distance running, triathlon Quote: "My life as an athlete taught me lessons about my life that I never anticipated were going to be life lessons that would become so valuable." Website: http://www.leedipietro.com Against the Wind available on Amazon.com EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE: EVELYN BLOCK Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be s

In this episode, we meet arctic botanist and ultra endurance athlete Amy Breen. Hailing from Alaska, Amy takes us into the world of winter ultra endurance racing. She talks about how she became a fat tire cyclist tackling 100+ mile races, and the remarkable story of the race where she both saved her husband's life and won the big prize. SEASONED ATHLETE - AMY BREEN STATS Age: 47 Sport: Ultra endurance cycling Quote: "Be kind to yourself and be forgiving." THIS WEEK'S EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - KATHLEEN MICHAEL Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, trail runner Kathleen Michael tells her Everyday Seasoned Athlete Story. EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - KATHLEEN MICHAEL STATS Age: 61 Sport: Trail Running Qu

In this episode, we meet 25x Ironman Triathlon World Championship competitor Laura Sophiea. Hailing from Atlanta, Laura talks about how she became a triathlete and eventual 9x Ironman World Championship age group title holder. She also discusses how she has been finding her way back after being sidelined with a knee injury, and explains how focusing on nutrition, finding like-minded friends and believing in yourself can help you feel young and strong at any age. SEASONED ATHLETE - LAURA SOPHIEA STATS Age: 61 Sport: Triathlon Quote: "Believe in yourself, have courage and persevere." Website: sophieacoaching.com Contact Laura for speaking engagements, coaching inquiries or general triathlon questions:  laurasophiea@gmail.com We also debut a brand new segment in this episode called EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we will be shining the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and w

In this episode, we meet Diane Stuart - a retired police chief from Hayward, California and a two-time CrossFit Games master’s athlete in the 50-54 Division.  Diane tells the story of how she discovered a love for Crossfit as a busy police chief and mom and the path she took to become Crossfit Games Masters competitor. She also speaks about the devastating news that rocked her to her core before eventually creating a fire and a greater purpose, setting her on the road to a Crossfit Games Masters Podium.   DIANE STUART SEASONED ATHLETE STATS Age: 53 Sport: Crossfit Quote: "Enjoy the process." Instragram: @dianestuart32  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meet Julie Weiss, also known as The Marathon Goddess. In 2013, she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, covering 1,362.4 miles and raising over $400,000 in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Julie talks about what drove her to take on this massive endeavor, and gives great motivational advice applicable for anyone who wants to push their boundaries and challenge themselves. JULIE WEISS SEASONED ATHLETE STATS Age: 47 Sport: Marathon running Quote: "You got this!" Website:    www.marathongoddess.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/marathongoddess Twitter:      www.twitter.com/marathongoddess Youtube:    www.youtube.com/marathongoddess Pinterest    www.pinterest.com/marathongoddess Instagram: www.instagram.com/marathongoddessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 003 features a conversation with open water marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette. Pat talks about her astonishing journey that took her from being a 46-year old spectator mom to becoming a world record holder who has conquered some of the most difficult open water swims on the planet. Pat lives the belief that you're never too old to try something new, and twenty years after she took her first open water swim, she's continuing to bust boundaries and break records.  Pat Gallant-Charette Seasoned Athlete Stats Age: 66 Sport: Open Water Marathon Swimming Quote: "You can if you try." Website: http://patgalant.blogspot.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we talk to pro-triathlete turned Spartan Race Pro Team member Heather Gollnick. Heather talks about how she became a triathlete as a young mother and what led her to her unlikely introduction and quick rise in the world of Spartan Racing - garnering her an invitation to join the 2017 Spartan Race Pro Team. Heather Gollnick Seasoned Athlete Stats Age: 47 Sports: Triathlon, Spartan Race Quote: "Find something you love, and then put your heart into it." Website: www.heathergollnick.com Email: gollnick3@aol.com See Heather compete on Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge, debuting after American Ninja Warrior on Monday, June 12th on NBC.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we get to know firefighter, mom and American Ninja Warrior Selena Laniel. Selena talks about how she found her way to becoming a multi-season American Ninja Warrior competitor, what she loves about being a ninja and how she continues to "keep up with the kids" in her forties. Selena also hands out fantastic advice on how to find time in a busy schedule to fit in fitness and how to trust your body when your brain wants to talk you out of doing scary things (like being a ninja!) Selena Laniel Seasoned Athlete Stats Age: 42 Sports: American Ninja Warrior & acrobat Advice: "There is no failure in competition." -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelenaLaniel/ Instagram: @slaniel See Selena compete on American Ninja Warrior on Monday, June 12th on NBC!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast! This is the place to hear interviews, stories, advice and inspiration from elite athletes from a variety of sports who all share one common bond: they are ALL over age 40. One story at a time, we seek to prove that age is no limitation to your athletic potential and capabilities.  This is our "About Me" episode -  featuring host Robin Legat. She goes into detail about what this podcast is all about, why she decided to create it, and what you can expect whenever you listen. Get to know your host before you get to know all of our amazingly talented guests. Robin Legat Seasoned Athlete Stats: Age: 42 Sports: Roller derby (retired), obstacle racing Advice: Embrace Your Extraordinary!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy