Seasoned Athlete

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 he trained as a truly late-in-life runner, and get inspired by his determination to complete this mission against all odds.Find out more about Ernie's story and how you can support his epic adventure and help him fundraise for the LST 325 Ship Memorial at coast2coastruns.com.See more photos of Ernie and his 100th birthday celebration at seasonedathlete.me.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 way I train (and it will for you too), the things I’ve realized about training during these very strange times, and what I hope you’ll gain from all of it.  Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchWe discuss:How I started my birthday weekend with an injury. The things about my athletic journey that have changed since the pandemic. How the closing of my gym altered my workout routine.  My big WHY and how it helps me stay consistent in my training.  The things you can and should focus on so you can sustain an athletic lifestyle. … and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchSupport this po

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 Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouch Loretta, a Special Olympics athlete, is a gifted motivational speaker who shares her life story that carries a heart-felt message of acceptance and hope worldwide for all people with different abilities. Her mother refused and chose to raise her the same as her other children. Despite her [different] abilities, which led to years of being bullied, teased, and hostile retaliation, she credits the Special Olympics as her positive force that turned her life around.We discuss:How the special Olympics has impacted her life.  The various mentors that have helped her throughout her life.Why age and physical ability should

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 when asked.Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchSince then she has completed events of varying distances including 50 miles, a 100 mile race and the 190 mile Northern Traverse and a number of 24 hour races as well as taking up cycling and swimming. A former surgeon, Angela has a passion to inspire others to take their own ‘small steps’ to adopt healthy lifestyle choices throughout life and has set up a social enterprise to encourage and motivate people to improve their future health.We discuss:The beginning of her athletic journey.  Why it can be hard (but so important) for people to get active in their older age. The ways soci

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.Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchShe was not born a natural athlete, but thanks to an influential coach in her early teens, she found joy and freedom through running and that has led her to a life of helping others make their own physical, mental and emotional commitment to pursuing what excites them and becoming their best selves. We discuss:How she started her athletic journey. Why you need to hire the right people and the value of a great coach. How nutrition, sleep and taking care of your body is vital every day. Why you need to be honest with yourself about your goals and what it takes to achieve them. How your athlet

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 opportunity...to later in life athletes and weekend warriors.Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchToday, instead of interviewing a later in life athlete. I’m going to share actionable tips you can use to start your own later in life athletic journey.These tips come from a combination of advice given by athletes I’ve interviewed for Seasoned Athlete along with my own experience as a later in life athlete.We discuss:Why you need to keep an open mind when it comes to the activities you do. How finding an athletic community in the sport you love makes such a difference. Why you need to be patient with your progress.  The fact that yo

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/byecouchPeople often set aside practices that make them feel good in the day to day, often with a promise to start fresh in the new year - all to get through this time of year.But why does it have to be like this? Why do you have to sacrifice these practices that make you feel strong, healthy, happy, and supported just to get through this time? And are you in fact doing yourself a disservice by doing so?This is what we’re going to get into today.We discuss:The definition of a habit. How you can get more of the habits you want and fewer of the ones that don’t serve you.Why you need to give yourself more than 21 days to get a habit to stick. Why taking on too many habit changes at o

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://robinlegat.com/byecouchSo we’re going to get into this today.We discuss:What works for one person may not work for another.Why being able to recover more quickly after races is not just about nutrition.What you should be doing the week before your race.Why going into a race fresh can help your body not feel completely wrecked after your race.What you need to be doing on and after race day to best support your body. … and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva

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/byecouchThis episode is sponsored by The Amino Co. Shop 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements [Patented]► aminoco.com/SA30 Enter code 'SA30' to Save 30% + FREE gift with every purchase!Today, I’m going to talk about one big reason why this is likely happening. I’m going to talk about the fixation on your body.We discuss:How women going through menopause are often at war with the changes going on in their bodies.Why what you do with your body is connected with who you are as a whole person.The fixation people have with changing parts of their body that they don’t like.Setting fitness goals that have nothing to do with how your body looks.Why the look of y

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/byecouchIn this episode, I’m talking to Professional athlete and mother Timmie Brann. Her mission is to show others that in each of us is an inner athlete that deserves a challenge—and when we push ourselves, we come alive.We discuss:How she came into professional sports at a later age. How obstacle racing connects us back to our inner child. Why it’s important to see what’s possible for yourself.What it takes to make that really happen.How we need to ask for the support we need to prioritize ourselves. … and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdv

Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchOne 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 really matters. This episode is sponsored by The Amino Co. Shop 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements [Patented]► aminoco.com/SA30 Enter code 'SA30' to Save 30% + FREE gift with every purchase!In this episode, I want to focus on smart injury recovery for the Ageless Athlete. Of course, the goal is always to do what you can to prevent them.. And there are plenty of smart practices that you can implement into your training and your overall lifestyle to help prevent or reduce injury. But today I want to talk about what to do when an injury inevitably happens.We discuss:Why sleep is incredibly important for your body to recover. How to listen to your body to kno

Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchWhen 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 the go to, but won’t provide the long term solutions most people truly want. Exercise ends up being something that causes stress to your life rather than relieves it.This episode is sponsored by The Amino Co. Shop 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements [Patented]► aminoco.com/SA30 Enter code 'SA30' to Save 30% + FREE gift with every purchase!In this episode, I’m talking about the unsexy truth regarding long term fitness results. I’m also sharing why those sexy solutions just won't work. Follow this plan and you can finally get off the rollercoaster of challenges and cleanses and fad diets and uber restrictiveness for good.We discuss:Why the sexy soluti

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: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchIn this episode, I’m talking to Steph Gaudreau, NTP, a nutritional therapy, intuitive eating, and strength training expert helping women who lift weights fuel themselves better so they get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym.We discuss:How strength training changed her relationship with fitness.The many reasons active women don’t eat enough.Outdated fitness philosophies that just need to go. The various ways that under-eating is affecting your health. How weight lifting expands your life outside of the gym. … and more!Connect with our guest: Website: stephgaudreau.comListen to Your Body Podcast: https://pod

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/byecouchIn this episode, I’m talking to one of my amazing clients, Eileen Faulk and about how my 21 day fitness challenge has led to her training for her first big race. Yup. It’s true. She’s doing it! We discuss:- Why weight loss as your only fitness goal can be detrimental. - The fact that diet culture is so rooted in being active that we forget all the reasons it’s amazing. - How empowering it can be, especially after 40, to have a body that is strong. - Why lifting weights as a woman is super important. - How the combination of building strength with developing skills, will start to show you that you are able to do things you never imagined you could.… and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/b

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/byecouchIn this episode, I’m talking to one of my amazing clients, Eileen Faulk and about how my 21 day fitness challenge has led to her training for her first big race. Yup. It’s true. She’s doing it! We discuss:- The ways that having a fitness coach can make it easier to stay accountable to your fitness goals. - Why treating yourself is something that needs to be done on the regular. - How the knowledge of nutrition and the various ways it fuels your body creates simple changes in your overall health. - How working through my various programs has helped her stay accountable to her fitness goals. - Why having challenges and group accountability is so helpful. … and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat

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://robinlegat.com/byecouchIn this episode, I’m talking all about the great parts of aging, and why leaning into it is the best thing you can do for yourself. Also, I’m here to just say it: you’re aging, and it’s time to own it. We discuss:- The realities the anti-aging industry doesn’t want you to consider. - Why mid-life doesn’t need to be a crisis. - The benefits of being an aging athlete. - Examples of when aging is truly awesome. - Why age is not just a number, it’s an asset. … and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircl

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 Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchStacy T. Sims, Ph.D., is an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions.We discuss:- Key things to ACTUALLY focus on in the gym when in peri and post menopause. - Why resistance training is so important for 40+ athletes. - Movement and exercise modalities that can mitigate perimenopause symptoms. - Why intermittent fasting isn’t beneficial to women. - Recovery practices that benefit the aging women population. … and more!Get the FREE Off The Couch Starter Pack here: https://robinlegat.com/byecouchSupport this podcast at —

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 strong enough to compete in various (18!!) events that test her body, and more importantly, her mind!We discuss:- The benefits of having a training partner as a competitor and top supporter- Flo's favorite events are the ones that are the most difficult - You have to be mindful of your body, especially as a Seasoned Athlete- Flo's favorite motto is "never too late"- Flo has killer habits that keep her in the game… and more!Here are some highlights.  There is power in connecting"There is power in connecting and community and having people in your corner and lifting each other up together. Sometimes my training partner would win and sometime

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 recovery and a good night's sleep.I discuss:- What happens to your body if you've been overtraining.- Steps you can take to prevent overtraining syndrome before you experience symptoms. - Creating the habit of warming up and cooling down before and after workouts.- Why recovery needs to be scheduled into your workout routine. - Simple things you can do to get a good night's sleep.… and more!Here are some highlights.  Let's start with understanding overtraining syndrome."This is a condition where you work out too much or too hard, without giving your body enough rest and recovery. As a result, you may experience any number of physical, physiol

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, all about how to incorporate more playful fun into your life and why it truly matters! We discuss:- The power of play and why it’s something to prioritize as we age. - How play can increase physical movement and support a healthy lifestyle. - When she started to notice play becoming less popular and what she did about it.  - The types of play you can start to incorporate right now. -  … and more!Here are some highlights.  How Pat discovered the gap in sports and play. “I was a physical education teacher and coach for years at the Washington International School, and I have two children, grown children now, and I observed that if children found an activity they lov