Athletes Over 70 #6 – Managing the Frustration of Setbacks

Athletes Over 70 #6 – Managing the Frustration of Setbacks

Author: The Strength and Movement Alliance with Coach Jeff Seckendorf February 26, 2026 Duration: 27:41
Setback happen. This is true for everything we are learning, particularly when moving to a higher level in any field. In scuba training, in Unified Team Diving, we have a thing called the "ebay dive." This is when you come out of the water after such a frustrating dive that you want to put all your gear on ebay, sell it, and take up another sport. How we deal with the frustration of setbacks in scuba also informs how we deal with setbacks in life. In this short carcast, Jeff takes a look at ...

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…