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Hosted by long-time endurance athlete Hilary Cairns, Aging Athletically explores what it means to pursue performance as we age. Through conversations with athletes and experts across sports, the podcast challenges the idea that aging equals backing down. This show is about resilience, reinvention, and continuing to compete at any age.
You can also find Aging Athletically on YouTube and Instagram, both under @agingathletically. Feedback welcome through these channels or via email at agingathletically@gmail.com.
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
48 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
33 episodes
since April 1, 2026
episodic
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In this episode of the Aging Athletically Podcast, host Hilary Cairns interviews Sharlene Brunjes, a 73-year-old Canadian masters athlete who excels in both powerlifting and dragon boat racing. They discuss Charlene's journey in athletics, the importance of strength training for older adults, and h…
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In this episode of the Aging Athletically Podcast, host Hilary Cairns interviews accomplished masters athlete Damon Blakemore, who shares insights from his extensive track and field career. The conversation covers his experiences at the World Masters Championships, his evolution as an athlete, and …
David Stewart, founder of AGEIST and Super Age, discusses the upcoming Super Age Games, to be held in NYC on November 7th. The games focus on eight trainable markers connected to health span, including endurance, strength, balance, cognitive performance, and social connection. David shares his pers…
Nancy Peck Cook, a lifelong endurance athlete, shares her journey from marathons to indoor rowing and the impact of athletic reinvention on her life. She discusses her training, competition, and the motivation behind her rowing streak, highlighting the importance of variety and adaptability in athl…
Hilary shares a quick (or sort of quick) update on her foot and all that goes along with moving in the world much more slowly. Also included are a few reflections on the most recent guests and a preview of what's to come.
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Lloyd Henry, a longtime triathlete, shares his journey from a late start in running and swimming to becoming the first African American to complete an Ironman on six continents. He discusses the evolution of the sport, his training approach, and the importance of recovery and strength training as h…
Darren Miles, a 60-year-old skateboarder who is representing Great Britain this year at the World Skate Games, shares his journey from early skateboarding as a hobby to competitive slalom skateboarding starting in his late 50s. Weaving around cones at upwards to 40 miles per hour (!), Darren shares…
This episode features therapist and coach, Neal Palles. Based in Colorado, Neal shares his athletic background and discusses the combination of mental health work and endurance sports. The conversation delves into the psychological challenges for older athletes, realistic goal-setting, and addressi…
In this episode Axay Shay, author of "In Nature We Trust," shares his journey embracing a new lifestyle through marathon running and a raw food diet. We explore the impact of marathon running on his health, motivation, and endurance, as well as the loss of a running partner. The conversation covers…
Hilary provides updates on the podcast, shares feedback from listeners, and discusses her approach to guest selection and outreach. She also talks about social media engagement, audience feedback, training and recovery strategies, and her personal injury and recovery journey. And... she's in search…
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