The Weathered Athlete Podcast

Sprint Interval Workout -Coach Skip Slade

Today session is led by 13 time Ironman and Level 1 USAT Coach Skip Slade who has been a part or Team Challenge’s Ironteam since 2011.  As you find out he is intertwined with the success of the athletes he coaches and the mission they work to spread.   
He has worked to navigate life as both as coach and Athlete with Ulcerative Colitis.  You will hear what he uses that experience to provide the motivation to prove to others what is possible.
 
If you are interested in listening to the full mile version of this or any of the other episodes or if you have a story on how you have weathered some storms, please visit www.weatheredathlete.com. 

Mile #3 - Becca Jorde PT, DPT

Dr. Jordre is an associate professor of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Dakota (USD). She is an alumna of USD where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1999. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Duke University’s School of Medicine in 2002. She is board certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Dr. Jordre spends her time teaching DPT students at USD and conducting research on successful aging.
 
She created a fitness screen, the Senior Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) for use at the South Dakota Senior Games in 2009 and brought it to the National Senior Games in 2011. Since then she and her students have screened nearly 4,000 athletes. Dr. Jordre publishes her findings from studying senior athletes and uses what she learns to educate other physical therapists, her students, athletes and anyone interested in successful aging.
 
Dr. Jordre did not consider herself much of athlete in her youth but she has run three marathons and she now enjoys swimming masters, playing rec volleyball and participating in triathlons. Dr. Jordre is originally from Minnesota and now resides in Vermillion, South Dakota with her husband and two children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and training to be a senior athlete.    
 
Find more about the SAFE here https://nsga.com/healthygames/
 

Sprint Interval Workout - Becca Jordre PT, DPT

Today’s session is led by Physical Therapist Dr. Becca Jordre.  She is an associate professor at University of South Dakota and is the creator of the Senior Athlete Fitness Exam that is used at the National Senior Games.  She discusses her early misconceptions about Senior Athletes, the findings from her research as it relates to adults over the age of 50 and what steps she has taken to set up her future up as a Senior Games Participant. 
 
If you are interested in listening to the full mile version of this or any of the other episodes or if you have a story on how you have weathered some storms, please visit www.weatheredathlete.com. 

Sprint Interval Workout (Mile #2) - Charlie Plaskon

I want to welcome you to the Weathered Athlete Podcast Sprint Interval Workout.  This is where the focus will be on a few 30 second burst of Audio to provide maximum benefit for those on a time schedule.  However, it does not replace the benefit of the Low Intensity Steady State activity that the Full Mile conversation will have.
 
Today's session is led by Charlie Plaskon the 77 y/o visually impaired triathlete who started running at 55 and is close to achieving his goal of 10 Long Course Ironman events.   You will find out that he has navigated life on and off the triathlon course with more zest and vision than some sighted people.  I hope his story of determination and willingness to take a chance even under adverse conditions can provide a guide to overcome any obstacles in your life. 
 
For more information on how to be a part of this podcast or to hear other episodes visit, www.weatheredathlete.com

Sprint Interval Workout (Mile #1) - Walt Maxwell

I want to welcome you to the Weathered Athlete Podcast Sprint Interval Workout.  This is where the focus will be on a few 30 seconds burst of Audio to provide maximum benefit for those on a time schedule.  However, it does not replace the benefit of the Low Intensity Steady State activity that the Full Mile conversation will have.
 
Today’s session is led by Walt Maxwell who I had the pleasure of having join me at the start of this journey. He provides great insight on how he has navigated life on and off the race course. 
 
For more information on how to be a part of this podcast or to hear other episodes visit www.weatheredathlete.com
 
 

Mile#2 - Charlie Plaskon

Today I am honored to have Charlie Plaskon joining me as I complete my second mile of this journey.  For those of you that don’t know Charlie, he is a force to be reckon with.  He has been legally blind his whole life due to losing his central visual field from Stargarts Disease.     You find out he has accomplished more than anyone especially his childhood eye doctor could have imagined. 
 
Charlie is gracious to open up on his childhood diagnosis and what led him to start running at age 55 and how he made the transition to triathlon.  He is a 77 year old who continues to work towards his goal to complete 10 Long Course Ironman events. 
 
Disclaimer:  We do get heavy into the triathlon weeds  in the middle section.  But that content provides a great analogy to how he has learned to navigate life just as he has on an Ironman Course, one mile at a time with determination and the assistance of a guide when needed.
 
His energy and zest for life is infectious in everything he does.  His Covid training activities would not be the 1st recommendations I would give due to his prior back surgery.  But he has a point it is a great Core Workout. 
 
So, I encourage you to sit back and use this mile for reflection and allow Charlie be your guide and teach you how despite obstacles, or not so perfect conditions, you Weather the Storm, to keep going and come out with a smile on your face.
 
For more information visit www.charlieplaskon.com
 
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 If you have a story on how you have weathered some storms, please visit www.weatheredathlete.com. 

Mile #1 - Walt Maxwell

Walt Maxwell (55 y/o) is the Director, North American Sales for Richelieu who provides insight into how he has worked to navigate life, travel and training in a Pre and Post-Covid World.  He opens about his strengths and weakness of participating in multiple events a year and how he hopes to remain competing for another 20-30 years.  
He has been lucky enough to be fairly injury free.  I bet you will be able to see a few themes that he provides that I believe are part of his secret to his success and can benefit everyone, even non triathletes. 
He is that friend that everyone needs to have, if you are looking at taking a journey and you want some company and encouragement.  Which as you will hear can lead to some last minute unplanned events on his part.  I encourage you to hop on your favorite piece of exercise equipment or use this time for reflection as you recover from your day and find out more about “my friend, your friend, everyone’s friend” that is Walt Maxwell
 
If you have a story on how you have weathered some storms, please visit www.weatheredathlete.com. 

The Weathered Athlete Podcast Intro

This podcast is going to focus on those athletes over the age of 50 and in most cases those that are still competing in their 70's, 80's and even 90's.  These athletes no matter how many storms they have weathered, they continue to make the necessary repairs and keep moving forward.  
Along with spending time with these remarkable individuals I will also spend time talking to the coaches and healthcare professionals that work to help these Weathered Athletes succeed.
As a weathering athlete and a Physical Therapist, this podcast will cover many topics from the perspective of a Weathered Athlete including training, in-event or race management, recovery and rehab from injury.  
I encourage you to subscribe, tell your friends(even those in your age group) and sit back and enjoy.  My hope is that no matter what your age you will learn a few tips to get you to the next finish line or podium and not go quietly into the night when its your turn!!
 
If you are interested in telling your story or for more information visit  www.weatheredathlete.com
 
#mymilesR4 the journey
Pete Barusic