Masters Athlete
Latest Episodes
Home Gym Basics
As a masters athlete, we tend to fall into one of two groups: those that need to be a part of a community to help push us...hello CrossFit...and those that have decided we don't like the hustle and bustle of going to a commercial gym so we invest into a h
Masters Track & Field Championship Review
This week I talk about the happenings at the USATF Masters National Track and Field Championships that were held in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State University. I review my events, how I did, and the injuries I overcame. I then talk about the people I met at the
Interview with Dr. Kyle Bowling of Kentucky Sports Chiropractic and CTM.band
This week's episode is an interview with someone I see on a regular basis, especially when I'm trying to get to the starting line of any event I've signed up for. Dr. Kyle Bowling is the owner of Kentucky Sports Chiropractic in Louisville, KY and is also
Basic Nutrition 101
In this week's episode, I talk about the very basics of nutrition. I go over what macronutrients are and how to fuel yourself for short, intense activities versus long, slow, low-intensity activities. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC302
Movement vs Muscle-Bases Exercise
This week's episode of the Masters Athlete podcast details the movement-based approach to training. This includes incorporating all planes of motion into your fitness routine and provides examples of the types of exercises that are involved with that. It
Screening and Assessment for the Masters Athlete
We all know we should have some kind of fitness assessment done when we start exercising. Today I want to discuss just a few that are available to us to help us start our training on the right foot and help prevent long term injuries. We discuss the ACSM,
Interview with Suzy Goodwin of RunLiftMom
This episode is an interview with Suzy Goodwin of the RunLiftMom Podcast. She’s the owner of over 50 marathons and ultra-marathons and has 4 children under the age of 5 years old. Suzy is a retired RRCA and CrossFit Endurance running coach but still finds
More than just 5k
In this episode I wanted to discuss all of the options available to you as a masters athlete. You no longer have to just participate in a local 5k race or beer-league softball team. There are tons of options for you to sign up for as a masters athlete. An
An introduction to what it takes to be a masters athlete
What is a masters athlete? It’s the 50 year old guy that runs in USATF masters track events. It’s the weekend warrior that plays pick-up basketball whenever possible. It’s the 60 year old that joined a CrossFit box. It’s that person who is over 40 that wa