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Season 1

Sept. 17, 2024

#39 Yuri Soledade - Big Waves, Bigger Ambitions: From Dishwashing to …

Legendary big wave surfer Yuri Soledade , is 48, and has spent decades riding some of the most powerful waves on Earth at Jaws in Maui. Known for winning the 2016 TAG Heuer XXL Biggest Wave Award for riding a …

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Sept. 10, 2024

#38 Marshall Ulrich - Unbreakable Athlete: Running Across America, Em…

"Age isn’t what defines you—it’s your ability to adapt, to keep going, and to never stop seeking what you’re capable of." 🚀 In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, we talk with the legendary ultra-endurance athlete, M...

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Sept. 3, 2024

#37 Heidi Wirtz - World as a Classroom, Why Climbing Still Sucks at D…

"Fear is natural, but it's how you dance with that fear that defines who you are as a climber and as a person." 🌄💗 Heidi Wirtz—aka "Heidi Almighty"— is a climber, guide, yogi, and an entrepreneur. 🧗‍♀️ Heidi is known …

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Aug. 27, 2024

#36 Hazel Findlay - Mastering Your Mind: Unlock Your True Potential B…

"You can sculpt your body to perfection, but without mastering your mind, you’ll never unlock your true potential. The real victories happen in your head." 🧎🏼‍♀️💪🏾 We are diving deep into the power of mental training with Ha...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Longevity in Running, Elite Performance, and Transforming Lives at Sa…

Diana, 64 and Tim Fitzpatrick, 62, are accomplished ultrarunners who’ve not only achieved remarkable personal feats but also transformed lives through their work at San Quentin State Prison. They've marathon PRs of 2:37 and 2...

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Aug. 13, 2024

#34 Chris Kalous - The Joyful Spirit: Adapt, Find Purpose, and Chase …

"Even as life changes, keeping a playful spirit is essential. That’s what keeps me coming back to the rock, year after year." 🤾🏻‍♂️🌟 At 53 years young, Chris Kalous has spent over three decades dedicated to rock climbing, evo...

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Aug. 6, 2024

#33 Tinker Juarez - The Unstoppable Cyclist: Passion, Grit and Resolv…

"Even at 63, I train like I'm still in my prime. The key is to stay consistent and never lose that hunger." 🔥 Tinker Juarez turned 63 this year, and has been mountain bike racing competitively since the age of …

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July 30, 2024

#32 - Eric Hörst - Injury Care, Nutrition, Raising Climbing Kids, an…

This week on Ageless Athlete, we're joined by a true climbing icon: Eric Hörst. Eric's not just a world-renowned climber, author, and coach—he's a pioneer who revolutionized climbing training and nutrition, inspiring generati...

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July 23, 2024

#31 Thomas Huber - Finding Freedom in the Mountains, Discovering Self…

“The mountain always show you how far you can go, and how far you are allowed to go, because biggest success will be always not to reach the summit, to come back alive from expedition.” Thomas Huber, a legendary alpinist …

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July 18, 2024

#30 Matt Samet - Pushing Climbing Performance, While Defying Aging, …

I've been reading Matt Samet's climbing and adventure writing since I started climbing myself in 2004 and am thrilled to be able to bring Matt to the show! Matt shares his journey of nearly four decades in the climbing world,...

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July 11, 2024

#29 Fred Pompermayer - Risking It All, Realizing Boyhood Dreams to Cr…

Fred Pompermayer is the visionary behind some of the most breathtaking big wave surfing photos you've ever seen. 🏄‍♂️ From a landlocked town in Brazil to the world's most iconic waves, Fred's journey is as riveting as the ima...

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July 4, 2024

#28 Kris Hampton - Hip Hop, Rocks, and Hard Knocks, a Unique Path to …

" I see something in you. Don't make a fool out of me. " 👀💪 This powerful statement from Chris Hampton's probation officer had a profound impact on him, demonstrating the power of belief and accountability. From his home ami...

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June 27, 2024

Juliet Starrett - Don’t Skip 'Basecamp', or How to Build a Durable Bo…

"Forget the "long slow rot" of aging! 🙅‍♀️ Juliet Starrett, a world-champion whitewater rafter turned fitness advocate, is on a mission to empower us all to build durable bodies that can handle life’s adventures – at any age!...

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June 20, 2024

#26 Gary Linden - Exploring and Elevating the Planet’s Biggest Waves …

"It's not about being the star that day or catching the biggest wave. It's just, that's the one you remember and you carry all your life." 🏄🏽‍♂️🌊 What does it take to live a life in pursuit of waves for …

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June 13, 2024

#25 Nick Martinez - Trials and Triumphs of a Modern Day Stone Monkey

Nick Martinez has been quietly ticking the hardest and scariest big walls in Yosemite for the last two decades. 🧗‍♂️ From early climbing dreams in Brazil, Nick made his way to Yosemite, finding community with legends like Jim...

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June 7, 2024

#24 Jeremiah Bishop - Gravel Racing, Impossible Routes, Crafting a Li…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! “ You know, you talk about my successes, I'll show you my thousand failures. ” 🚴🏼‍♂️ Nestled in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, we are joined by Jeremiah …

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May 30, 2024

#23 Katie McConnell - Big Waves and Bold Choices, Staying True to One…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! "It's kind of like... when the oracle is talking to Neo, and she's like, 'Know thyself.' I think if you just really stay true to yourself, and go, and …

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May 23, 2024

#22 Jessica, Jenna, Lisa, Alexis, Henrietta - Changing the Face of Mo…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! “I'm not a 70-year-old woman on the trail, I'm a free spirit dancing with gravity.” - Henrietta Stern, mountain biking icon 🚵🏽‍♀️ 💜 This week, we’re breaking the mold …

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May 16, 2024

#21 Craig DeMartino - The Unexpected Gifts of Adversity, How Climbin…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! 🚀"Yes, that was a catalyst. Yours doesn't have to be falling off a cliff, because you know, everyone's going to fall off their own cliff, whatever that is. "💪🏾⛰️ …

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May 9, 2024

#20 Mohit Oberoi - From Himalayan Summits to English Channel Swims, D…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! "Oh those early days. We started with a clothesline and carabiners, venturing onto cliffs with no adult supervision. Looking back, it's a miracle we survived" 🧗🏾😅 Today, w...

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May 2, 2024

#19 Lionel Conacher - Making History as the Oldest Rookie at Maverick…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! 🌊 " The biggest thing that impacts you when you first go out there, before I even surfed it, I just went out on a on a jet ski …

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April 25, 2024

#18 Matt Eggleton - Ultra Endurance Mountain Biking Racing, the Power…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! "It's not selfish to honor your ability 💪. While I can, I have an obligation to use my gifts and make my mark 🏆. Someday I won't be able …

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April 19, 2024

#17 Caroline Paul - From Firefighting to Wing Walking, Transforming F…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! " What nature asks of us when we go outside is to be strong, is to use our cognitive faculties, to be nimble, to be exhilarated, and to be …

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April 12, 2024

#16 Hans Florine - El Capitan’s Speed King on Staying Alive, Gender R…

Love the show, hate the show? Send us a text message! ⛰️"It's the struggle on those 3,000 feet that matters, the journey IS the climb."🧗‍♀️ Hans Florine has a lifelong love affair with Yosemite's El Capitan, setting and break...

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