Podcast Episodes

#71 When the Body Breaks Through: From Cold Oceans to Chemo Miles — Best of Q1 2025

Season 1 Episode 71

In this special highlight reel, we revisit the most unforgettable moments from the past few months of Ageless Athlete. These are stories that stuck with me—narratives that challenged how I think abou…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#70 Dean Karnazes: Fighting Fit in His 60s, Running Ultras on Weekends, and Tracing the Marathon’s Roots in Greece

Season 1 Episode 70

Dean Karnazes has been called one of the fittest humans on the planet — and he’s not slowing down. In his 60s, he’s still running ultramarathons on the weekends, living part-time in Greece, and explo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#68 Aging Joints & Grateful Bodies: Elbows, Fingers, Sleep, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Season 1 Episode 69

Physiotherapist and coach Andy McVittie returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into the aging body — what breaks down, why it happens, and how to keep moving through it all.

In this episode, we move…

Published on 5 months ago

#67 Jerry Moffatt’s Revelations: Dangerous Free Soloing Before It Was Cool, The Power of Obsession, Letting Go at Your Peak, and His Surprising Key to Success

Season 1 Episode 67

Dangerous Free Soloing Before It Was Cool, The Power of Obsession, and Letting Go at Your Peak

In this episode of Ageless Athlete, host Kush Khandelwal sits down with one of climbing’s most iconic and…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#66 Mastering Momentum: How Ned Overend Still Wins at 70, Avoids Injury, and Trains Like a Student of the Sport

Season 1 Episode 67

What does it take to stay at the top of your sport for over four decades—and still be competitive at 70?

In this episode, we sit down with Ned Overend, the first-ever UCI Mountain Bike World Champion …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#65 The Movement Optimist: Knees, Shoulders, Elbows, Hips, Bulletproof Yourself! Never Late to Get Strong!

Season 1 Episode 65

Physiotherapist, coach, and lifelong climber Andy McVittie challenge the myths about aging and physical decline. Andy brings decades of hands-on experience, working with outdoor athletes and everyday…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

#64 The Ultimate Comeback: At 46, Tara Tulley Transformed Her Life, Lost 130 lbs, Overcame Illness, and, Conquered a 140 Mile Ultra Run

Season 1 Episode 64

Tara Tulley’s story is an ode to the power of resilience, determination, and self-belief. At 45 years old, she stood at the start line of a grueling 140-mile ultra-marathon—not as a runner, but as a …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#63 Beyond Two Guinness Surfing Records: How Shawn Dollar Overcame Traumatic Brain Injury—and Why You Must Advocate for Your Own Health

Season 1 Episode 63

“Fear doesn’t have to destroy you—it can become rocket fuel if you learn to harness it. That mindset carried me through big waves and even bigger challenges on land.”

In this episode, we dive deep wit…

Published on 6 months ago

#62 One Mile at a Time: The Healing Power of Movement and How You Can Fight Mental Decline

Season 1 Episode 62

“Get people outside. Let them walk, let them move. And if they can’t, do it in a wheelchair. Fresh air and movement—at any level—still have the power to bring joy, connection, and even a little bit o…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

#61 Chris Bertish Is All In: Paddling the Atlantic Solo, and Fear, Failure & Finding Strength in the Unknown

Season 1 Episode 61

At 50, Chris Bertish has built his life on pushing the boundaries of human endurance. From conquering Mavericks with no sleep and borrowed gear to paddling 4,600 miles across the Atlantic solo, his s…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago