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Rod Julian is today's guest. He grew up in a small Indiana town playing team sports year-round: football, baseball, and basketball. Conquering challenges and setting new goals drove him, and being out on the field was a fantastic way to channel his energy. After high school, physical goals took a backseat to completing a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University, a successful career in business strategy and marketing, and building a family. In 2012, he decided to make some changes in his life and re-focus on health and fitness in addition to his other passions. He started small with some 5K races and casual obstacle course racing, and over the past 10 years, he has done roughly 150 obstacle course races, mainly Spartan races.

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Today’s guest is one of our younger competitors at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Susan Hill was introduced to our annual event as a volunteer keeping bowling scores when she was 48 years old. She knew then that she would compete as soon as she was eligible; it would just be a matter of deciding which events to compete in. From the first year earning several bowling gold medals to winning a gold and silver medal in her inaugural year for golf, Susan loves both competing against athletes from all over the world and being inspired by athletes of all ages over 50. She has been athletic since she was a child and has taught by example her 3 children to stay active as well.

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Listen to this week's guests, Stan and Sherril Rasmussen, to hear why Sherril made her husband a shirt that stated, "I'm not 50, I'm only 49.95!" Stan and Sherril Rasmussen have been married 53 years and have 3 children and 12 grandchildren. Stan started competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games 25 years ago playing softball, and Sherril cheered him on each year. 10 years later, they decided to become bowling partners so they could compete together. Stan and Sherril are excited to get their 25-year and 15-year Endurance Awards this October! They also have played Social Golf at the Games, and this year will be their 6th year serving together at the check-in area at the Dixie Convention Center. When these two are not doing something with the World Senior Games, you may see them out jeeping, riding their Razor, or serving their church community.

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Today's guest is 80-year-old Derek Boosey who was born in India and has lived a life full of adventure and accomplishment. He has no intention of being done anytime soon! Though he is an American citizen and lives less than an hour from our headquarters in Southern Utah, he likely has more international athletic experience than most of our guests and listeners, as he has served in some capacity at 9 Olympic Games! In his first Olympic experience, Derek competed in the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games, where he competed in the triple jump for Great Britain. For the next 8 consecutive Olympic Games all the way to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Derek contributed either as a coach for various teams or individual athletes, as an administrator, or a sports marketing contributor. Mr. Boosey has additionally been published 5 times for his expertise in jump-related track and field events and has truly dedicated his life to furthering the sport of Track and Field across the world.

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Today's guest is Dr. James Parker, an Air Force veteran and the owner of Parker Muscle and Sports Clinic in Kaysville, UT. A couple of months back on episode #433, we had 2-time Paralympian David Blair on our show, and he mentioned how pivotal his coach, Dr. Parker, has been in his continued success. Not only has Dr. Parker been an Olympian himself in the 2004 Olympics for hammer throw, he was on the medical team for the most recent Olympics in Tokyo, he has been a Division 1 collegiate men’s basketball consultant, and a track and field consultant for the USA team on multiple world championship medical teams. His journey as an elite athlete whose athletic career was cut short due to injury has motivated him to discover why so many suffer from chronic pain and injury and help them overcome their setbacks.

Listen to Dr. Parker tell us what muscle inhibition is, how to avoid it, and how to solve it.

Also, hear about our exciting 2-week contest where you have a chance to not only win a FREE REGISTRATION to this year's Huntsman World Senior Games, but more importantly, win a new friend!

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Today's guest is Jill Jaye, an accredited personal trainer with 40+ years of experience in the fitness industry. Jill is a former competitor who placed in multiple women's figure and bodybuilding events. Jill's interest in health and fitness started with an offbeat desire to prove doubters wrong during her teenage years when she faced numerous serious health problems. She went on to become a personal trainer at the age of 18 and is passionate about helping others reach their fitness goals, overcome poor habits, and recognize their individual worth. She pursued a Doctorate in natural health and achieved the title of Master Herbalist. Jill has six children and is a proud grandmother of 7.

To learn more about Jill, check out her website at https://www.jillnix.com/ .

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Olympic wrestling gold medalist shares some true behind-the-scenes memories of his gold medal run in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. But maybe more important, he also talks about his goal to make one more Olympic team at the age of 51! Check this one out! 

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Today we visit with Dr. Cynthia Green, a leading brain health expert who is passionate about making the brain health science accessible, sustainable, and fun for all. A clinical psychologist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Green is the president of Total Brain Health, a leading provider of brain wellness training. She has authored 6 books on the topic, including Your Best Brain Ever, which was named a “2013 Top Guide to Life after 50” by the Wall Street Journal. 

Dr. Green is a regular media guest whose work has been featured on Good Morning America, 20/20, CNBC, Fox, The Martha Stewart Show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Good Housekeeping among others and she shares some great insights into this important topic.

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Today’s guest is 73-year-old Barb Broad, a grandmother and mother of 3 from Cleveland, Ohio. At the age of 40, Barb chose to take up running, so she joined her husband and his running friends. Five years into running, she ran her first marathon, the NYC Marathon, and it continues to be her favorite race. Barb has now run 23 marathons with a PR of 3:18. She has run the Boston Marathon 8 times, and she has won her age group 4 of those times. She also has excelled at Masters marathons and track meets, and set indoor American records at that time for her age group in the 800m and the mile. It's never too late to try something new!

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Today's guest is Denise Druce, who has been inspiring people to live healthier, happier lives for over 4 decades! Her students refer to her as ‘The Elevator’…when you’re around her, you’re going up! She is a TEDx Salt Lake City speaker and a co-founder of the non-profit Yoga Forward, “taking yoga where it isn’t”…prisons, shelters, schools, and shopping malls. Her greatest life lessons came with her journey with breast cancer. In 2020, Denise pivoted to online teaching, and she currently fills her days training yoga teachers and teaching classes virtually to a worldwide audience. Denise has a Master’s degree in public health and is a married mother of three boys.

If you would like to learn more beyond the podcast, visit yogaforward.org or watch Denise’s TEDx Salt Lake City talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/denise_druce_how_yoga_training_re_creates_prison_environments_for_inmates