#46 – How to Climb Mountains Until You're 100

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mountaineer climbing snow slope with ice axe

Would you like to be one of those badasses that's still climbing, running, skiing, and kicking ass into their 70s, 80s, and even 90s? Me too!

But in order to have a chance of getting there, you really need to take care of your body and your joints.

Our bodies are like cars – even the best ones experience wear and tear over time.

The good news is that making little changes in your training and technique can pay off later. And the sooner you start, the better.

So in today's podcast episode, I'll share five simple ways to reduce wear and tear on your body.

Ready? Let's do this!

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Episode Sneak Peek

  • [5:19] What the research says about endurance athletes over 50 (so far). The two biggest challenges mountaineers face as they get older.

  • [8:46] The magic piece of gear that will take years off your knees — and how to use it correctly.

  • [13:02] A surprisingly simple tip that will help you to prevent knee and hip pain while hiking downhill.

  • [15:15] Why all mountaineers need an off season, and what to do when you’re not hiking every weekend. The benefits of having a second sport and two that are perfect for maintaining endurance. Why it’s important to keep doing some HIIT and lactate threshold workouts in the off season.

  • [18:53] The training hack everyone should be using that so many athletes never hear about. How to use cycling to minimize training interruptions due to work and family obligations.

  • [22:34] The importance of finding a good physical therapist (physiotherapist). Why you should not be crowd sourcing your joint issues. How to get over the cost of therapy so you can invest in your future.