Find Your Edge

Longevity in Endurance Sports: How One Age Grouper Makes it Possible


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Find Your Edge Podcast host Chris Newport sits down with our longest tenured client and "most mature" athlete (he's 68 years young) John Murphy to talk about how he's been able to stay in endurance sports for so long.

We discuss:

  • Why being a "back of the pack" finisher is totally fine and how long it took him to accept it (or has he?)
  • Why hanging out with athletes keeps him feeling young
  • How he finally got convinced to start strength training
  • How he handles disappointment
  • One of the best moments in Coach Chris' career, where John was the very last finisher at an Ironman race
  • Why recovery is so critical and how he is able to decide whether he trains or not
  • How he continues to improve despite not having any fancy gadgets
  • How giving up running has helped him continue in endurance sports
  • John's "quirk" about race medals (and where you can find them)
  • How John stays active (this applies to ANY age)

Finally, stick around for John's simple, yet crucial tips to help you stay active in endurance sports (whether you race or not)!

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