What does “use it or lose it” actually mean after 60 — when recovery slows, strength is harder to regain, and stopping even briefly can change what’s possible?
Buzz Burrell is one of the quiet architects of modern mountain and trail culture, to talk about consistency — not as motivation, but as survival.
Buzz ran his first ultramarathon nearly six decades ago, long before endurance sports had language, infrastructure, or spectators. Since then, he’s lived a migratory life shaped by mountains, deserts, canyons, and long routes where commitment matters more than speed. Today, he’s slower than he once was — and more relevant than ever.
We talk about:
Consistency isn’t glamorous. But it’s what survives.
Buzz Burrell
Mountain runner, outdoor industry veteran, co-founder of the Fastest Known Time (FKT) movement, and lifelong explorer of wild places.
Recommended:
🎙 Podcast — The Buzz (Buzz’s long-form conversations on trail and mountain culture)
🌐 Website — fastestknowntime.com
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbolder/
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