The Weathered Athlete Podcast

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 3:37). She holds two world records in powerlifting for her age and weight class with the World Drug-Free P...

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 coaching of endurance sports athletes from ages 5 to 75 within a state of the art training center that i...

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 over the years including the things that made him a better athlete as he worked towards getting his P...

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  www.pickleballoverparkinsons.com .   Andy retired from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Organization Develo...

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 discuss how his decision to choose movement and playing pickleball has positively impacted his life and d...

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 spots featured during the Super Bowl & Olympics. Currently, Sam has a feature film project in development...

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 spots featured during the Super Bowl & Olympics. Currently, Sam has a feature film project in development...

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 courage and persistence. Dierdre grew up under the watchful eyes of a domineering mother and realized...

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 climbing gym with Alex through what was required of her physically, mentally and emotionally the day she...

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 has finished Race Across the Alps and Race Around Slovenia.  He states he loves gravel racing.  He...

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 manages to fit in training as a business owner,  his experiences over the years at RAAM and how his use of...

 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 many sports through my life this far - ice skating, cross country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing...

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 competition provides great insight to the team. We spend time reflecting on how she has overcome injur...

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 www.weatheredathlete.com .  I want to thank the panel for joining me as we reflected back on the 1st 10 episodes...

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 Ages ("ARFTA") in Manchester TN.  Bob completed 230 miles in just under 74 hours, besting the...

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 at 70 to complete the Badwater Double which includes climbing and descending Mt. Whitney and an i...

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 received Fellowship in the APTA in 2020. Mike was awarded the Clinical Excellence or clinician of the year a...

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 like for those with  Parkinson’s, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury. He is a prime example of how by...

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 501(c)(3) please visit www.triforhospice.com .  We discuss how she has navigated life as she has aged...

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 total hip replacement.  She founded Team Tri for Hospice in honor of her brother.  Details on how to...

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 triathlon. That secret daydream gave purpose to her dieting and exercise, and she lost 200 pounds, fini...

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 step towards a goal that you may seem impossible, I encourage you to use this brief insight into why th...

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 too shy to join any team. But he liked to play football outside on a vacant lot and run around dur...

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 to see him win his age group at local events and he has numerous medals from both the State and Nati...

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 on schedule.    His quest to educate himself and those around him is evident after just a few minutes...