Athletes Over 70 #26 – Patty Wagstaff, One of the Greatest Airshow Pilots Ever

Athletes Over 70 #26 – Patty Wagstaff, One of the Greatest Airshow Pilots Ever

Author: The Strength and Movement Alliance with Coach Jeff Seckendorf May 4, 2026 Duration: 38:55
Patty Wagstaff has been flying airshows and competition aerobatics for over 40 years. Now crossing into her 70's, Patty is still flying, still teaching, and still making aviation safer. In this episode Jeff and Patty talk about risk, teaching and training, staying fit, and share a couple of seemingly crazy flying stories. Learn more about Patty and her Florida-based flight school at https://pattywagstaff.com/ Learn more about Jeff and coaching at https://coachmestrong.com/ And learn more abou...

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: 26

Athletes Over 70
Podcast Episodes
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…
Athletes Over 70 #16 – How Do You Stay Motivated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
Do you feel like you are in a rut with your diving? Doing the same dives over and over? How do you stay motivated year after year? These are the question we look at today in another of Jeff's soon-to-be-famous UTD Carcas…