Welcome back to Crazy Good Aging, where we celebrate bold women rewriting the script on what it means to age.

In this episode, meet: The Octopussies – two dynamic sisters, aged 85 and 87, who are still racing in the Buffalo Bayou Regatta after a lifetime of sailing and paddling. Their wit, sisterly banter, and competitive spirit prove age is no barrier to adventure.

Mary Holmes, a lifelong hiker who attempted to summit Mount Kilimanjaro at 80. Though altitude sickness cut her journey short, Mary's story is a powerful lesson in resilience, reframing failure, and daring greatly at any age.

Whether it's navigating rivers or mountain ranges, these women remind us: It's never too late to surprise yourself.

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Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Crazy Good Aging 00:45 – Meet the Octopussies: Paddling into Their 80s 06:32 – How They Stay Active Without Training 10:10 – Sisterhood, Secrets & Staying Young 13:00 – Meet Mary Holmes: Hiking Kilimanjaro at 80 17:45 – Training for the Climb 21:50 – Facing Disappointment and Finding Joy 25:00 – Mary's Message to Women: You're Not Too Old

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Key Themes

• Active aging

• Women over 80

• Outdoor adventure

• Sisterhood

• Resilience

• Mindset and aging

• Fitness over 60/70/80

• Trailblazing women

• Life after retirement