Athletes Over 70 #23 – Marcus Riley on the Difference Between Health and Fitness

Athletes Over 70 #23 – Marcus Riley on the Difference Between Health and Fitness

Author: The Strength and Movement Alliance with Coach Jeff Seckendorf April 13, 2026 Duration: 41:24
There is health, and there is fitness. And there is some discussion that you cannot have both as you age up. In this episode Jeff talks with Marcus Riley about how both health and fitness can successfully come together as we age up and stay competitive. Check out Marcus's book, Your Aging Advantage. Check out our sponsor, the Strength and Movement Alliance. And for coaching and booking, check out Jeff's website.

There's a common assumption that hitting a certain birthday means stepping off the track, hanging up the running shoes, or retiring from competition. Athletes Over 70 exists to dismantle that idea completely. Hosted by cycling world record holder and coach Jeff Seckendorf, and presented by The Strength and Movement Alliance, this podcast delves into the real, vibrant world of high-level fitness in later decades. Each episode features conversations with athletes who are not just staying active, but are genuinely competing, setting personal bests, and redefining what's possible for their age group. You'll hear detailed discussions about their training philosophies, the adaptations they've made for longevity, and the mental resilience required to pursue ambitious goals. The focus is on practical wisdom-how structured training, recovery, and a deep understanding of one's body can sustain performance and passion. It's a resource for anyone who believes that aging up is an opportunity for growth, not decline. Tune into this podcast for honest stories that blend inspiration with actionable advice, proving that a number is just a number when you're committed to the journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 29

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Rand Timmerman – Long Hikes and Living with Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:15
Meet Rand Timmerman. 80+, hiked the Appalachian Trail, and spends his days helping others find purpose, reach their goals, and live large. Rand's website is www.randtimmerman.com and his book, A Spiritual Passage, is ava…
Athletes Over 70 #28 – Injury Setbacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:03
Bang! A simple hike, a simple slip, and a not-so-simple rotator cuff tear. Down for the count with my first injury in forever and now, in learning how to deal with a slowdown in training, I'm searching to put a positive…
Athletes Over 70 #27 – Age is Not a Number, It's an Upgrade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:01
A friend recently said to me, "Age is just a number." But I don't see it that way. To me, it's an upgrade to a new version. As you age up to your own new version, how does that look? What's working, what's not, and what…
Athletes Over 70 #25 – Risk vs. Reward at 70 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:38
What is the risk of riding a bike downhill at 60mph/100kph and, more importantly, are you willing to take that risk? That's the first question. The second question is what is the perceived risk of that same descent? Are…
Athletes Over 70 #24 – Jeff Non-Carcast - The Four Constituencies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:39
I coach athletes at all levels and I've divided the constituencies into four groups: masters athletes, adults 50+, executives and other really busy people, and another group: people with Parkinson's disease. In this shor…
Athletes Over 70 #19 – Smashing Records at 70 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:46
This podcast was originally published on Sports Will Save Us All, the wildly popular human interest Sports Podcast based in Arizona and hosted by Sasha Graham. In 2023, elite cyclist Jeff Seckendorf came on the show to s…