The Weathered Athlete Podcast
by The Weathered Athlete
If you are looking to hear stories from any Spring Chickens you have come to the wrong place. This podcast is going to focus on those athletes over the age of 50 and in most cases those that are still competing in their 70's and 80's. These athletes no matter how many storms they have weathered, they continue to make the necessary repairs and keep moving forward. Their patina's may continue to fade but they are no less glorious than years prior!!Along with spending time with these remarkable individuals I will also spend time talking to the coaches and healthcare professionals that work to help these Weathered Athletes succeed.As a weathering athlete and a Physical Therapist, this podcast will cover many topics from the perspective of a Weathered Athlete including training, in-event or race management, recovery and rehab from injury.I encourage you to subscribe, tell your friends(even those in your age group) and sit back and enjoy. My hope is that no matter what your age you w
Episodes
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Catherine Hammond - Mile #33
Legacy, Loss & Living Fully: Catherine Hammond on Caregiving, Compassion & the Power of Story In this deeply moving episode, Pete sits down with Catherine Hammond, award-winning attorney, speaker, and founder of the Hammond Law Group, to explore her powerful caregiving journey that began when she...
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Akil Taher Mile #32
BIO: Akil Taher is a practicing physician living in Atlanta, GA. At 76 years young, he is a septuagenarian athlete, an eternal optimist, explorer, and adventurer, who in 2010, at the age of sixty-one, dramatically altered the conventional script adopted by most bypass surgery patients by...
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Weathered Athlete Update
I want to thank everyone for their continued support. Due to a not so balanced work life balance I had taken sometime off. After completing a 50k (31 miles) I have completed a course correction and will be traveling to Manchester, TN to participate in A Race for the Ages. It has the distinction…
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Mile #31 - Tamieka Howell - 46 year old Physician and Women‘s Tackle Football Player
Today I am honored to be joined by Doctor Tamieka Howell or as she is known on the football field “Doc”. At 46 years young may be just out of the normal Weathered Athlete guidelines. But I dare you to find another physician taking up women’s tackle football in her mid 40’s. She offers a great...
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Mile#30 - Jack Welber - 80- 84 y/o Age Group Sprint National Triathlete and Co Author of "Not Dead Yet..."
I am honored to be joined by 83 y/o Jack Welber, I had the pleasure of meeting Jack during a practice open water swim in Boulder 3 weeks ago. He was preparing to participate at Sprint Triathlon Nationals in Milwaukee. He is co-author of Not Dead Yet: World Triathlon Champions 75+ offer tips for...
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Mile #29-Coach Karen Buxton - 5:40 Finish at 70.3 Ohio and World’s Qualifier- Breast Cancer survivor and 3 years S/P Total Hip Replacement
She is a USAT Level III Triathlon Coach www.coachbuxton.com. She is the race director for 2 events locally that benefit Team Tri for Hospice which she founded in honor of her brother. To make a donation or for more details on this 501(c)(3) please visit www.triforhospice.com. We discuss how she…
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Mile #28 - Bob Becker (Replay of Mile #10) Oldest person at age 70 to complete the Badwater Double (292 miles)
In honor of today’s start of the Badwater 135 I can’t think of any better guide for mile #28 than to replay the episode with Bob Becker. For those that may have missed it Bob was my guide for mile #10. For those not familiar with the Badwater 135 it is called the World’s Toughest foot race. It...
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Mile #27- Joe Randene - Ultra Runner, Blogger
Today I am honored to be joined by Joe Randene for mile #27. To learn more about Joe or check out his blog. www.joerandene.com Bio Husband and Father of Five US Navy Nuclear Engineer – USS Keywest SSN-722 BS Business Administration – Franklin University Avid Runner – 6 Ultra Marathons (4 - 100...
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Mile #26- Dick Rosen 90 y/o 2021 Senior Games Participant (Replay of Mile #5)
I have been fortunate to be a part of the Greensboro Senior Games for the past 8 years. This past week we completed all the track and running events. Once again this year did not disappoint. The oldest female participant Dot Sowerby in the 85-89 year old age group competed in every event. Her…
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Mile #25 - Jerry Guiliano- Surgical Steel to Ironman: A Collection of Perseverance Stories
Jerry Guiliano and his wife Katrina of 18 years, live in Brentwood, TN. They have two wonderful children, Mia and Matthew, and two great dogs, Lola and Jeter. Jerry heads up the Global Innovation and Retail Sales team for the Workwear Division of the VF Corporation. Born in Northern New Jersey,...
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Mile #24 - Walt Maxwell ( Replay of Mile #1 with new Intro David Goggins Challenge)
I want to take a minute and thank all of you that have been on this journey with me since July 9th 2020 when the Weathered Athlete podcast published its 1st Promo episode. On July 19th Walt Maxwell entered the Podcast as the 1st guest. To date I have published 23 episodes with 22 guides, 2...
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Mile #23- Cory Compton- Former Marine, Family Man - Taking on Life with Attitude and Gratitude
Today I am honored to be joined by Cory Compton for mile #23. Cory is someone that I had the pleasure of meeting on a few of our Tri team rides earlier last year. We have kept in touch via facebook as most people these days are doing. I had learned about his military background, his family life…
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Mile#22 - Anne Marquis - Conquered Breast Cancer, divorce and depression to take on life as a Model and fitness trainer
Anne Marquis is a mother of three, certified personal trainer, and fitness model living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. During her mid-forties, she conquered her personal trifecta of misery: disease, divorce and depression. As a result, she found peace and joy and most importantly, she created a life...
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Mile#21 -Tom Morris - Breathwork techniques related to Life and Performance
Today I am honored to be joined again by Tom Morris for mile #21. For those of you that may not have had an opportunity to check out his episode I highly recommend it. He is the Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at Indiana University. In this episode we take a deep dive...
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Goal Setting and Performance in Life and Athletics with Dierdre Wolownick and Beth Warren Audio Feed
Audio portion of the Livestream event on Jan 10th where Dierdre Wolownick, Beth Warren and I took a look at Goal Setting and Performance in Life and Athletics through a Biopsychosocial Lens. Video can be found at www.facebook.com/weatheredathlete Youtube channel:...
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Goal Setting and Performance - Livestream Promo (Audio Feed Only)
We are going to take a look at Goal Setting and Performance through a Biopsychosocial Lens So in layman’s terms. Bio: How has any past medical issues (yourself or peers), future health concerns (or avoidance of) influence those activities you are participating in now, as well as how it influences...
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Goal Setting and Performance- Livestream Promo Video feed
We are going to take a look at Goal Setting and Performance through a Biopsychosocial Lens So in layman’s terms. Bio: How has any past medical issues (yourself or peers), future health concerns (or avoidance of) influence those activities you are participating in now, as well as how it influences...
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Mile #20 - Tom Morris Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at Indiana University)
Today I am honored to be joined by Tom Morris for mile #20. He is the Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at Indiana University. is responsible for the development and implementation of sport specific strength, conditioning, flexibility, speed and agility programs for the…
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Sprint Interval Workout - Tom Morris - Audio feed only
Today’s session is led by Tom Morris. He is the Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at Indiana University. He is responsible for the development and implementation of sport specific strength, conditioning, flexibility, speed and agility programs for the 8 time national...
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Sprint Interval Workout - Tom Morris Video feed
Today’s session is led by Tom Morris. He is the Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at Indiana University. He is responsible for the development and implementation of sport specific strength, conditioning, flexibility, speed and agility programs for the 8 time national...
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Mile #19 - Sue Aquila ( Business owner, Running/Triathlon Coach, Ultra Runner, Triathlete and 3 x Kona Finisher)
Today I am honored to be joined by the owner of Blooming Bagel company, Running and triathlon Coach, Ultra Runner, Triathlete and fellow Buffalonian Sue Aquila for mile #19. http://fewoman.com/coaching/ It was great to find our we grew up 20 minutes from each other outside Buffalo and that we…
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Sprint Interval Workout- Sue Aquila
Today’s Sprint interval session is led by business owner, Running and triathlon Coach, Ultra Runner, and Triathlete Sue Aquila. She is a 3 time Kona Finisher, her last in 2014 had an impressive time of 11:52:27. She is the owner of the Bloomington Bagel company as well as other businesses as you...
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Mile #18- Gene Dykes-World Marathon Record (unofficially) of 2:54:23 at Age 70
Today I am honored to be joined by Marathoner and Ultra Runner Gene Dykes for mile #18. Gene has such an impressive resume. His philosophy: “Just Run” “I never stretch, never do flexibility exercises…No weightlifting, no strength, no core, no cross training, no special diet.” 2:54:23 - his…
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Sprint Interval Workout - Gene Dykes-World Marathon Record (unofficially) of 2:54:23 at Age 70
Today’s Sprint interval session is led marathon and Ultra Runner Gene Dykes. We spend time discussing his start into running and how he made the transition to marathon and Ultrarunning. How he views his time off for any injuries. His credo of having fun with all activities, no matter the length…
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Mile #17 - Pat Okker (7x Boston Marathon Finisher, 2x World Record Holder in Powerlifting, Olympic Style Weightlifter)
Pat Okker began her athletic journey at the age of 51. She now competes in three admittedly unconnected sports: powerlifting, Olympic style weightlifting, and running (with an emphasis on the marathon). She’s completed nine marathons, including seven consecutive Boston Marathons (with a PR of...
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Sprint Interval Workout - Pat Okker (7x Boston Marathon Finisher, 2x World Record Holder in Powerlifting, Olympic Style Weightlifter)
Pat Okker began her athletic journey at the age of 51. She now competes in three admittedly unconnected sports: powerlifting, Olympic style weightlifting, and running (with an emphasis on the marathon). She’s completed nine marathons, including seven consecutive Boston Marathons (with a PR of...
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Mile #16 - Matt Clancy - Triathlete, Triathlon Coach and Director of E3 Endurance
Coach Matthew Clancy is the Director of Endurance Performance at E3 Endurance. Having been a professional endurance sports coach since 2002, it was his dream to put all his knowledge, abilities, and services under one roof. At E3 Endurance, he develops and facilitates the training, testing, and...
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Sprint Interval Workout - Coach Matt Clancy
Today’s Sprint interval session is led triathlete, Triathlon coach and owner of E3 Endurance Matt Clancy. http://www.e3endure.com/ We spend time discussing his decision to enter a 10k race while in college and how that helped him reignite something inside him. We take a deep dive into his journey...
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Mile #15-Andy Leighton (Pickleball over Parkinson's)
Andy Leighton, 73, of Arlington Virginia was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 10 years ago and continues to play competitive pickleball in nationwide tournaments. He has a coast-to-coast group of supporter’s called “Andy’s Army.” You can follow his progress on the website...
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Sprint Interval Workout -Andy Leighton ( Pickleball over Parkinson's)
Today’s Sprint interval session is led 73 year old pickleball player Andy Leighton. For those unfamiliar with Andy he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 10 years ago and is the leader of Andy’s Army, which continues to grow and provide support with his mission of Pickleball over Parkinson’s. We…
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Mile #14 - Sam Tahhan - Award Winning TV/Film Writer, Boulder Rugby Player
Sam is an award-winning TV/FIlm writer from Denver, CO. He is repped by Audrey Knox from The Cartel -- a full service management & production company (www.cartelhq.com). His work has been featured in NYC Union Station, nationwide commercial campaigns, Sports magazines, and radio & television…
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Sprint Interval Workout - Sam Tahhan -TV/Film Writer, Former Professional Golfer and Current Old Boys Rugby Player
Sam is an award-winning TV/FIlm writer from Denver, CO. He is repped by Audrey Knox from The Cartel -- a full service management & production company (www.cartelhq.com). His work has been featured in NYC Union Station, nationwide commercial campaigns, Sports magazines, and radio & television…
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Mile#13 - Dierdre Wolownick -Oldest women at 66 to climb El Capitan and mother of Alex Honnold
Wife and mother. Teacher and musician. Marathoner and rock climber. At 66, Dierdre Wolownick became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite--and in The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story, she shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of...
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Sprint Interval Workout -Dierdre Wolownick
Today’s Sprint interval session is led by marathon runner and climber Dierdre Wolownick. For those that don’t recognize her name I am sure you have heard of her son Alex Honnold of the documentary Free Solo. We spend time discussing her journey into climbing from the first day she went to the...
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Mile #12 -Dave Haase - Ultra Cyclist - 5 time Solo RAAM Finisher
I am honored to have Ultra Endurance Athlete Dave Haase as my guide for mile #12 He is a 5 time top American RAAM finisher with two- 4th, a 3rd and two-2nd place finishes. He has won many Voyager and solo supported 500 mile races. including the Hoodoo 500, RAO, Silver State, Texas Time Trials. He...
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Sprint Interval Workout -Dave Haase
Today’s Sprint interval session is led by Ultra Endurance Athlete Dave Haase. His race resume as an Ultra Cyclist is incredible. He is a 5 time solo finisher at RAAM – which is the 3000 mile cycling Race Across America. We spend time talking about his decision to begin ultra events, how he…
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Mile #11 - Beth Warren
I have been a runner for almost 39 years. My parents were both very active and encouraged me to try many sports. My mom ran (often with me) and cycled. My dad cycled and ice skated. Although I have a serious lack of coordination due to issues with my ears and 13 surgeries on them, I have enjoyed...
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Sprint Interval Workout - Beth Warren
Today’s Sprint interval session is led by Beth Warren. She and her husband Alan make up one of the Power couples of our local triathlon team. Her vast experience as an athlete since high school and her extensive race resume over the years which includes events of all distances and international...
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Aide Station #1 - Sept 28th Livestream Event to Weathered Athlete Facebook Group
I hope you enjoyed today’s livestream event and learned as much I have from this experience. For those interested in seeing the video of lily the Weathered Athlete mascot, I encourage you to visit the Weathered Athlete facebook group and you tube channel. Details can also be found at...
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Mile #10 - Bob Becker -Race Director of the Keys 100 and current record holder at age 74 of 230 miles in 74 hours at A Race For The Ages
Today I am honored to be joined by Ultra Runner Bob Becker for mile #10. He is the Race Director for the Keys 100 and Everglades Ultras Trail Race. When it comes to ultra running Bob’s Bio is incredible. On September 2, 2019, Bob was the overall winner and broke the race record at A Race For The...
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Sprint Interval Workout -Bob Becker
Today’s Sprint interval session is led by Bob Becker. He is the Race Director the Keys 100 and Everglades Ultras Trail Race. When it comes to ultra running Bob’s Bio is incredible. His racing accomplishments have taken him all over the world. Bob is the current record holder as the oldest person…
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Mile #9 - Mike Studer PT. Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and Geriatric Academies of the APTA and received Fellowship in the APTA in 2020.
I am honored to have Mike Studer, PT with me for mile #9 Mike Studer,PT,MHS,NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA practices in Oregon. He has been a PT since 1991, board certified in neurologic PT in 1995, recognized as Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic and Geriatric Academies of the APTA and…
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Sprint Interval Workout -Mike Studer, PT
Today’s Sprint interval session is led by physical therapist Mike Studer (Bio below). He is a High intensity guy with a work ethic like no other. Mike is an expert in the field of neuroplasticity and is sought out globally for this knowledge. He continues to redefine what treatment should look…
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Mile #8 - Coach Karen Buxton - USAT Level III triathlon Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor and 2 years S/P Total Hip Replacement
I am honored to have Coach Karen Buxton with me for mile #8. She is a USAT Level III Triathlon Coach www.coachbuxton.com. She is the race director for 2 events locally that benefit Team Tri for Hospice which she founded in honor of her brother. To make a donation or for more details on this...
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Sprint Interval Workout - Coach Karen Buxton
Today’s session is led by Coach Karen Buxton. She has a certification as a Level III USAT Triathlon Coach, she is a 2 time Kona and Race Across America Participant. We discuss how she has navigated life as she has aged and how she has returned to sport activity post Breast Cancer and a recent…
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Mile #7- Sue Reynolds - Author of The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity and Faith
Today I am honored to have Sue Reynolds with me for Mile #7 At 335 pounds, Sue Reynolds couldn’t walk a block, fit in a restaurant booth, or even tie her own shoes. After failing one diet after another, she tried to lose weight one more time, but this time she had a secret daydream - to finish a...
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Sprint Interval Workout- Sue Reynolds - Author of THE ATHLETE INSIDE: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith
Today's session is led by Sue Reynolds. She is the Author of THE ATHLETE INSIDE: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity and Faith It is amazing and truly inspiring to hear how over these past 6 years she has made a complete makeover. For anyone looking for a blueprint on how to take that 1st…
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Mile # 6 - Carl Cook NC State and National Senior Games Athlete Medal Winner in Track
Carl Cook: Details on his Will Caviness Award https://greensboro.com/blogs/wooten_running_shorts/carl-cook-receives-will-caviness-award/article_d5fb16ba-ffba-11e7-8ac5-6b208777685b.html Below is from an Article from the National Master's News Dixon “Carl” Cook remembers in high school being way…
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Sprint Interval Workout- 73 y/o Carl Cook (Runner and National Senior Games Participant and Medalist)
Today's session is led by 73 year old Carl Cook. He is a Greensboro local runner and NC State and National Senior Games participant that has overcome recent health obstacles to continue to do some amazing things. He currently still holds the 60-64 y/o 5000 M record from 2014. It is not uncommon…
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Mile #5 - 90 y/o Dick Rosen, MD
Today I am honored to have 90 year old Semi Retired Physician Dick Rosen for mile #5. He has been a participant at the Greater Greensboro Senior Games for over 20 years and his incredible ability to know all the details, has worked to keep my Co-Track Event Coordinator Alan and I on our toes and…
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About this show
If you are looking to hear stories from any Spring Chickens you have come to the wrong place. This podcast is going to focus on those athletes over the age of 50 and in most cases those that are still competing in their 70's and 80's. These athletes no matter how many storms they have weathered, they continue to make the necessary repairs and keep moving forward. Their patina's may continue to fade but they are no less glorious than years prior!!Along with spending time with these remarkable individuals I will also spend time talking to the coaches and healthcare professionals that work to help these Weathered Athletes succeed.As a weathering athlete and a Physical Therapist, this podcast will cover many topics from the perspective of a Weathered Athlete including training, in-event or race management, recovery and rehab from injury.I encourage you to subscribe, tell your friends(even those in your age group) and sit back and enjoy. My hope is that no matter what your age you w
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