EP 288: Carol Simpson Returns — Life After 80 Years Old, Longevity Routines, and Training for a World Record

Carol Simpson returns to the podcast to talk about life after 80 years old, and everything she does to stay healthy and climb hard. We talked about making the move to Salt Lake, discovering Dr. Peter Attia, her health routines, training for a world record in grip strength, balance training, rediscovering art, and much more.The Nugget Training App | 14 Day Free Trialtraining.thenuggetclimbing.comThe GRINDS Program | FREE Finger Training PDFthenuggetclimbing.com/grindsThe NUG | Portable Hangboardfrictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nugMad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads)madrock.comUse code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order.Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel)rungne.info/nuggetAnd use code “NUGGET" for 10% off and code "SHIPPINGNUGGETS" for free shipping.Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/carol-simpson-returnsNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:12) – Leaving Lone Pine(00:08:25) – The energy of Salt Lake(00:13:12) – Kalymnos(00:17:23) – Turning 80(00:21:46) – Climbing in the gym(00:25:26) – Women leveling the playing field(00:31:34) – Dr. Peter Attia(00:38:44) – Why(00:44:47) – Routines & training(00:54:43) – Carol’s deadhang goal(00:57:25) – Being your own advocate(01:02:24) – Balance training(01:11:41) – Yoga(01:15:45) – Art & breathing(01:23:14) – Joy(01:25:45) – Accepted(01:27:10) – Unrealized dreams(01:30:06) – Tips from Carol(01:33:18) – Don’t get married(01:43:44) – What’s next(01:45:33) – Wrap up