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Ageless Athlete — Healthy Aging for a Strong, Capable Life

Kush Khandelwal
Climbing
Aging
Nutrition
Surfing
Adventure Sports
Rock Climbing
Longevity
Mountain Biking
Strength Training
Mental Health
Mental Resilience
Outdoor Sports
Ultra Running
Endurance Sports
Swimming
Fitness
Resilience
Injury Prevention
Skateboarding
Personal Growth

Ageless Athlete is a podcast about staying strong and capable for people who refuse to decline quietly.

Conversations with top athletes, scientists, coaches, and thinkers about staying strong, active, and capable as we age. We explore strength, endurance, mobility, recovery, VO2 max, muscle and bone health—and what actually helps us keep doing the things we love for decades.

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Dean Potter once called Timmy O’Neill his “secret weapon.”

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At 82, Cherie Gruenfeld is still racing IRONMAN. She’s a 14-time world champion and is considered a GOAT of the sport. Wildly, she didn’t even start running until 42 or triathlon until 48. 

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Paul Pritchard is one of the most significant figures in British climbing. He became one of Britain’s leading rock climbers and mountaineers, with major first ascents across the UK, Patagonia, Baffin Island, Yosemite, Kyrgyzstan and the Karakoram. Hi... more

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Recent Guests

Ethan Pringle
Elite climber, subject of the film, and caregiver to his father
Professional climber
Episode: The Truth About Strength No One Tells You | Ethan Pringle
Bill Andrews
Molecular biologist, founder of Sierra Sciences, telomere/telomerase researcher
Sierra Sciences
Episode: The Scientist Trying to Stop Aging — What Most People Still Don’t Understand | Dr. Bill Andrews, 74
Beth Rodden
Professional climber, author of A Light Through the Cracks
Climbing community
Episode: The Uncomfortable Skill You May Be Avoiding - It May Set You Free | Beth Rodden
Mike Wardian
Elite endurance athlete, multidisciplinary adventurer
Independent athlete
Episode: Anti Decline Mindset — Playbook to Stay Capable | Mike Wardian, 52
Joe Friel
Endurance coach and author focusing on aging and performance
Author of Fast After 50, Fast After 60
Episode: You Start Losing Muscle After 50 — Stop Making These Mistakes | Joe Friel, 82
Caroline Paul
Author of Tough Broad and Why Fly; firefighter and pilot
Author, Aviator
Episode: Fear Is Stealing Your Life | Caroline Paul, 62
Ed Viesturs
King of the 8,000-meter peaks, author of No Shortcuts to the Top
Professional mountaineer
Episode: The Discipline of Not Dying — This Survival Code Kept Him Alive for 18 Years | Ed Viesturs, 66
Greg Benning
Elite single-scull rower, 64, master-level athlete
Competitive rowing; Amsterdam/Boston-based
Episode: Still Getting Faster in his 60s — The Marginal Gains System | Greg Benning, 64
Amelia Boone
Obstacle course racing world champion; attorney
Former OCR champion, lawyer
Episode: She Won the World’s Toughest Races — Then She Rebuilt | Amelia Boone

Host

Kush Khandelwal
Host of Ageless Athlete

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 306 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast

    What sets Ageless Athlete apart from other sports podcasts is its emphasis on longevity. As someone who is in their 40s, the podcast questions outdated training philosophies and provides me with innovative strategies to sustain athleticism for life.

    Check it out you weekend warriors! Or simply someone who values movement and longevity, this podcast is full of nuggets of wisdom to keep you performing at your best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grandecomplex
    United States17 days ago
  • Best podcast ever

    Awesome stories about athletes in all walks of life. Such good insight into sustainable health in both mind and body!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oldmanmoon
    United States20 days ago
  • Thank you!

    Really enjoyed the interview with Bob Becker, inspirational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloisonné Art
    United States2 months ago
  • Sweet variety!

    Im a climber and generally follow climbing podcasts but am amazed at how much all these different sports share with each other. Learnt a ton about finding gains from the rowing ep with Greg B. Fine series!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BostonKing2
    United States2 months ago
  • Learning to stay strong!

    Loved Bob Becker’s story. Wow, great interview and wonderful storytelling

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KamIndSea
    United States2 months ago

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Production quality and storytelling be noted as engaging and well-paced.
Listeners describe the host as thoughtful and curious, with probing questions that draw out meaningful insights.
Show is viewed as inspiring for older athletes seeking longevity and continued growth.
Some feedback calls for minimizing mic interruptions to improve flow.
Guests consistently praised for high-quality conversations and practical takeaways.

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The Uncomfortable Skill You May Be Avoiding - It May Set You Free | Beth Rodden
Q: Why did you choose to write about vulnerability and failure in your memoir, and who did you write it for?
Beth explains that the book is for different versions of herself across life stages, offering a candid, multivalent portrait intended to help readers feel less isolated in their struggles.
The Uncomfortable Skill You May Be Avoiding - It May Set You Free | Beth Rodden
Q: How did your Kyrgyzstan experience shape your outlook on fear, safety, and personal growth?
Her kidnapping experience at age 20 deeply affected her sense of safety but also catalyzed a long process of healing, therapy, and building resilience, leading to a more nuanced view of danger and personal strength.
The Uncomfortable Skill You May Be Avoiding - It May Set You Free | Beth Rodden
Q: What was it like coaching Charlize Theron for Apex, and what did you learn from that experience?
Beth describes a highly collaborative, professional process where staying true to climbing realism mattered more than drama, and she learned that careful coaching can translate into believable on-screen performance without sensationalizing risk.
The Truth About Strength No One Tells You | Ethan Pringle
Q: How does becoming a parent intersect with your experiences of caregiving and the emotional life you've uncovered?
Parenthood arrives as a new lens that intensifies existing themes—grief, presence, vulnerability, and the desire to model openness—while also introducing fears about balance and time for climbing versus family life.
The Truth About Strength No One Tells You | Ethan Pringle
Q: Just want to stay with the movie for a second because it's so fresh. So, Ethan, tell us what is this movie and why did you want to make it at this time?
The film is about the intertwining of my climbing career with my father's stroke, showing the emotional transformation caregiving triggered and how that shapes my identity and approach to climbing, aging, and life choices at this stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ageless Athlete

What is Ageless Athlete about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with high achievers who are redefining aging through endurance, skill, and curiosity. Topics span longevity science, mental health, resilience, and practical strategies for staying strong and capable well into later decades, with a strong emphasis on real-world training, risk management, and balance between demanding pursuits and everyday life. Guests range from elite climbers and endurance athletes to scientists and storytellers, offering actionable takeaways for listeners who want to keep learning, improving, and moving forward as they age. A notable strength is the host's ability to connect personal narratives with broader lessons about aging, motivation, and purposeful living, making it especiall... more

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1. Ethan Pringle
2. Bill Andrews
3. Beth Rodden
4. Mike Wardian
5. Joe Friel
6. Caroline Paul
7. Ed Viesturs
8. Greg Benning

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