Seasoned Athlete

This week, we speak with marathon runner, triathlete and Ironwoman Lee DiPietro. Lee has finished 50 marathons, 6 Ironmans and countless triathlons. In this interview, we talk about Lee's impressive career and discuss the ways in which sports can develop skills that help us through our most difficult life moments, something Lee knows firsthand as told in her book Against the Wind: An Ironwoman...

In this episode, we meet arctic botanist and ultra endurance athlete Amy Breen . Hailing from Alaska, Amy takes us into the world of winter ultra endurance racing. She talks about how she became a fat tire cyclist tackling 100+ mile races, and the remarkable story of the race where she both saved her husband's life and won the big prize. SEASONED ATHLETE - AMY BREEN STATS Age: 47 Sport: Ultra...

In this episode, we meet 25x Ironman Triathlon World Championship competitor Laura Sophiea . Hailing from Atlanta, Laura talks about how she became a triathlete and eventual 9x Ironman World Championship age group title holder. She also discusses how she has been finding her way back after being sidelined with a knee injury, and explains how focusing on nutrition, finding like-minded friends and b...

In this episode, we meet Diane Stuart - a retired police chief from Hayward, California and a two-time CrossFit Games master’s athlete in the 50-54 Division.  Diane tells the story of how she discovered a love for Crossfit as a busy police chief and mom and the path she took to become Crossfit Games Masters competitor. She also speaks about the devastating news that rocked her to her core before e...

Meet Julie Weiss, also known as The Marathon Goddess. In 2013, she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, covering 1,362.4 miles and raising over $400,000 in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Julie talks about what drove her to take on this massive endeavor, and gives great motivational advice applicable for anyone who wants to push their boundaries and challenge themselves. JULIE WEISS SEASONED ATHLETE...

Episode 003 features a conversation with open water marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette . Pat talks about her astonishing journey that took her from being a 46-year old spectator mom to becoming a world record holder who has conquered some of the most difficult open water swims on the planet. Pat lives the belief that you're never too old to try something new, and twenty years after she took...

In this episode, we talk to pro-triathlete turned Spartan Race Pro Team member Heather Gollnick. Heather talks about how she became a triathlete as a young mother and what led her to her unlikely introduction and quick rise in the world of Spartan Racing - garnering her an invitation to join the 2017 Spartan Race Pro Team. Heather Gollnick Seasoned Athlete Stats Age: 47 Sports: Triathlon, Spartan...

In this episode, we get to know firefighter, mom and American Ninja Warrior Selena Laniel. Selena talks about how she found her way to becoming a multi-season American Ninja Warrior competitor, what she loves about being a ninja and how she continues to "keep up with the kids" in her forties. Selena also hands out fantastic advice on how to find time in a busy schedule to fit in fitness an...

Welcome to the Seasoned Athlete Podcast! This is the place to hear interviews, stories, advice and inspiration from elite athletes from a variety of sports who all share one common bond: they are ALL over age 40. One story at a time, we seek to prove that age is no limitation to your athletic potential and capabilities.  This is our "About Me" episode -  featuring host Robin Legat. She goe...