Seasoned Athlete

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 aging athletes and the phrase is ubiquitous. Something about this concept and phrasing has always felt off to me. So today we talk about why the concept of “age is just a number” is highly flawed and all the reasons why age is in fact more than just a number.We discuss:- Why the mindset of “age is just a number” is flawed and dismissive.- Age should be acknowledged and celebrated.- The challenges and the benefits that come with age.- Younger Athletes vs Aging Athletes.- The American Culture surrounding aging women.… and more!Here are some highlights.  What You Don’t See.“Let's start with the phrase itself “Age Is Just a Number.” It's completely dis