Fine-Tuned Athlete

10/13/2026

Every time I start to learn about the equipment and engineering in a new sport 😍🤯🌟

10/11/2026

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At 53, a Sacramento nurse ran 10 miles on a gym treadmill, and a stranger asked him why he didn't enter a race. He had no idea races were even happening in his community.

He signed up for a local 10K in November 2008 without really training and ran 46:29.

A year later he ran his first California International Marathon in 3:53:41. In 2011 he ran it again in 2:57:23, cutting almost an hour off his time. Every marathon he has run since has been under 3 hours.

He is 71 now.

At 66 he ran his marathon PR, 2:45:21, and won his age group at the 2022 Boston Marathon. By 70 he held four American records in the 65-69 age group, including a 17:00 5K and a 1:18:00 half marathon.

Last year in Chicago he was cruising at 6:30 pace, chasing the 70-74 world record of 2:54:19, when his hamstring locked up at mile 19. He walked off the course rather than risk another injury. Two months later he ran 2:59:01 at CIM.

This Sunday he is back in Chicago, chasing a new record of 2:54:18.

The training changes he made in his 70s are worth stealing at any age. He cut from 70 miles a week to about 60 and dropped from four hard workouts to three: one speed session, one tempo, and the long run. He adds 8 to 10 hours a week of spin, strength, Pilates, boxing and yoga.

His path here ran through five years as a rebel fighter in Eritrea starting at 17, arriving in the U.S. at 29 without speaking English, and a long nursing career caring for veterans and cancer patients. He says those patients taught him that nothing is impossible. 💪

How old were you when you started running, and what goal felt impossible back then? 👇

09/11/2026

Some great options when you want fuel clean and antiinflammatory!

09/07/2026

Important facts about the fuel you choose and the explanation of why some choices are markedly more supportive for training, competition and recovery. FOOD IS FUEL - make the bulk of what you eat the fuel that promotes hydration, digestion, anti-inflammatory response and regeneration!

And the fiber in plant foods supports the bacteria that nourishes the mind which is critical during all stages of preparation, competition and recovery.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE MAKE OR BREAK YOU!

09/07/2026

First session yesterday with a golf pro who also enjoys hiking 14'ers, climbing and is now training for his first marathon. Strong, healthy muscle development, notable symmetry and balance anterior and posterior body with a variety of restrictions throughout the kinetic chain that we worked through significantly.

Stoked how well his tissues responded to the functional therapy I administered manually, looking forward to another session within a week to hopefully kickstart some even stronger progress in his training and recovery for the next month!

07/26/2026

Absolutely my most favorite person to follow! She's strong, positive, inspiring and adorable 💖🌺

05/07/2026

Action first!

New solo riff on the podcast this week.

05/06/2026

Athletes in Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle Valley - have you checked out Inner Light Juice for some delicious power foods!?!

Reset your gut which helps balance your mind, boost recovery and help decrease inflammation with amazing nutrition.

Delicious, clean, whole food with lots of options for adaptogenic balancing and recovery.

03/04/2026

Hip pain? Improving mobility and rebalancing muscle strength, especially posterior chain and those glutes might likely help you get some relief. Hallelujah.

Take it from the , I continue to learn and confirm from this pro.

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02/12/2026

Looking for game or race day fuel? As much whole food, fast-acting fuel that you need and can carry is the way to go! Ditch processed and go whole!