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Aging Athletically

Hilary Cairns
Running
Triathlon
Swimming
Olympics
Pacers Running
Longevity In Sports
Curling
Hyrox
Marathon
Heart Health
Masters Swimming
Masters Track and Field
Athlete's Heart
Michael Wardian
Law (attorney)
Ultrarunning
Powerlifting
800 Meters
Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
Specialized

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,... more

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Host Hilary Cairns shares insights on the podcast journey so far, plus some updates on her foot injury, race decisions, and her daughter's marathon experience. She discusses adapting to injury, health updates, and lifestyle changes, and reflects on a... more

Julie Billingsley, a lifelong endurance athlete, shares her journey from swimming to triathlon, highlighting the early days of the sport and her transition into triathlon. She discusses her endurance and resilience, the 50 State Quest, her training a... more

Mark Williams, a nationally accomplished master's runner, shares his journey of consistency, competition, and motivation. From the start of his unintended running streak to the impact of strength training, Mark's dedication to short distance races an... more

Gabby Rose, a two-time Olympian, shares her remarkable journey of retiring from elite swimming, returning to the sport in her mid-40s, and achieving personal bests. Her training, mindset, and motivation reflect a unique approach to athletic longevity... more

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Julie Billingsley
Lifelong endurance athlete, swimmer, open water racer, triathlete, and coach
Self/Independent athlete
Episode: Episode 18: Elite Masters Triathlete Julie Billingsley
Mark Williams
Nationally accomplished masters runner, coach
USA Track & Field Masters; Central Park Track Club (coaching)
Episode: Episode 17: Elite Masters Track & Field Athlete Mark Williams
Gabby Rose
Olympic swimmer and coach
Former Brazilian and US Olympic swimmer; UCLA Masters coach
Episode: Episode 16: Olympic Swimmer Gabby Rose
Ned Overend
Mountain biking legend and longtime Specialized rider/employee
Specialized
Episode: Episode 15: Mountain Bike Legend Ned Overend
Page Lester
Athlete, daughter of the host; former competitive swimmer turned runner
Independent athlete; runs for GRC (Washington, DC)
Episode: Episode 14: Mother Daughter Time!
Dr. Ankit Shah
Founder of Sports and Performance Cardiology; Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown
Sports and Performance Cardiology, Georgetown University
Episode: Episode 13: Conversation with heart expert, Dr. Ankit Shah
Alice Greene
Masters track and field athlete who started competing in her 50s; multiple district/state/national medalist and record holder
Senior Olympics / National Senior Games
Episode: Episode 12: Masters Track & Field Athlete Alice Greene
Tammy Albanese
Powerlifter, grandmother, vegan athlete
Vegan Strong Plant Built Team / powerlifting
Episode: Episode 10: Chat with Vegan Powerlifter Tammy Albanese
Gene Dykes
Masters distance runner and world-record holder in age 70 marathon
Elite distance running
Episode: Episode 9: Wisdom from the Great Gene Dykes, World Record Holder Marathoner

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Hilary Cairns
Co-host of the show, long-time endurance athlete, focused on aging with ambition and community-building in running.
Michael Wardian
Host and pro ultrarunner, co-host, known for longevity-focused approach to endurance and multi-discipline competition.

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Episode 17: Elite Masters Track & Field Athlete Mark Williams
Q: What keeps you motivated to train and compete across decades?
Seeing peers across age groups still competing with vigor, the joy of racing, and the belief that consistency and smart training can preserve performance; he also emphasizes sharing knowledge to lift the whole community.
Episode 14: Mother Daughter Time!
Q: What advice would you give younger runners about sustaining performance and health?
She emphasizes taking care of oneself, listening to the body, ensuring proper fueling and rest, and avoiding overtraining, especially for young female athletes dealing with hormonal factors; she also stresses enjoying the process and building a foundation for long-term longevity in sport.
Episode 14: Mother Daughter Time!
Q: Did you feel pressure going into college given your high school success?
Page explains that the college transition came with injuries and unfamiliar training demands, but she did not feel persistent external pressure; instead, she focused on recovery, learning how to fuel, and leveraging the supportive environment, while recognizing the new level of competition.
Episode 13: Conversation with heart expert, Dr. Ankit Shah
Q: What do you like to eat before, during or after training?
A simple plan with water, electrolyte tabs for long events, bananas, peanut butter and jelly; the focus is on simple, reliable fueling rather than exotic supplements.
Episode 10: Chat with Vegan Powerlifter Tammy Albanese
Q: What motivates you to keep pushing and setting records as you age?
Tammy emphasizes concrete goals as essential motivation, the discipline of following a coach's program, and the satisfaction of proving that strength can be built and maintained later in life, which keeps her training consistent.

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Aging Athletically centers on endurance athletes who redefine what performance looks like as they age. Through candid conversations with elite runners, ultrarunners, and multi-dport competitors, the show explores training philosophies, longevity strategies, injury management, and the mindset required to stay competitive across decades. Episodes often weave in balancing demanding careers, family life, sponsorships, and community building with high-level athletic goals, offering practical tips on coaching, nutrition, recovery, and goal setting. A standout aspect is the emphasis on longevity and reinvention—demonstrating that peak performance can persist well into later years, across diverse disciplines and formats.

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1. Julie Billingsley
2. Mark Williams
3. Gabby Rose
4. Ned Overend
5. Page Lester
6. Dr. Ankit Shah
7. Alice Greene
8. Tammy Albanese

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