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What does it take to keep running strong from your teens into your 90s? In this new episode of The Aging Athlete series, Krissy Moehl co-hosts as we sit down with Shawn Cheshire to talk about her journey through adversity as she is aging and how to adapt to life's circumstances, making her "obstacles the way".
Shawn Cheshire is a blind athlete who has achieved remarkable feats in biking and trail running. We walk through Shawn's journey of losing her sight, her transition to becoming a competitive athlete, and her record-setting adventure on the Wonderland Trail. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, training, and the power of communication in overcoming challenges. Shawn shares her insights on cohabitating with difficulties and the significance of movement in life, inspiring listeners to embrace their own journeys regardless of age or obstacles.
In past Aging Athlete episodes, we've explored how to train smarter as we age, not harder—covering topics like
◦ adapting your training plans, ◦ hormone optimization, ◦ navigating menopause, ◦ Fueling for performance and longevity, ◦ and shifting recovery strategies. You can find out more about Shawn at Choosing to See and look for her movie Blind AF Episode Sponsors
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What does it take to keep running strong from your teens into your 90s? In this new episode of The Aging Athlete series, Krissy Moehl co-hosts as we sit down with Shawn Cheshire to talk about her journey through adversity as she is aging and how to adapt to life's circumstances, making her "obstacles the way".
Shawn Cheshire is a blind athlete who has achieved remarkable feats in biking and trail running. We walk through Shawn's journey of losing her sight, her transition to becoming a competitive athlete, and her record-setting adventure on the Wonderland Trail. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, training, and the power of communication in overcoming challenges. Shawn shares her insights on cohabitating with difficulties and the significance of movement in life, inspiring listeners to embrace their own journeys regardless of age or obstacles.
In past Aging Athlete episodes, we've explored how to train smarter as we age, not harder—covering topics like
◦ adapting your training plans, ◦ hormone optimization, ◦ navigating menopause, ◦ Fueling for performance and longevity, ◦ and shifting recovery strategies. You can find out more about Shawn at Choosing to See and look for her movie Blind AF Episode Sponsors
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