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The Masters Athlete Survival GuideWhen Your Body Says No but Your Heart Says NationalsSend us a textScott Fike shares his journey toward the USS Masters National Strongman Competition and why this might be his last year competing at this level despite his previous success as a silver medalist.• Training for five grueling events including a 650-pound yoke carry, 550-pound frame carries, frame deadlifts, bag throws, and log clean and press• Working around significant shoulder injuries that doctors warn will eventually require replacement• The importance of having a supportive community and training partners who understand your goals• How focusing on ancillary exercises and movements can improve...2025-07-191h 08The Masters Athlete Survival GuideAn Interview with ChatGPT: How A.I. Will Transform Your TrainingSend us a textJohn and Scott welcome a unique guest to the podcast—an AI assistant named Hal—who shares evidence-based training, nutrition, and recovery strategies specifically designed for masters athletes.• Nutrition recommendations for masters athletes, with specific protein targets of 1.2-1.5g per pound of body weight• Hydration strategies, including electrolyte needs before, during, and after competition• Competition day fueling approaches for maintaining energy through long events• Top five evidence-based supplements for athletes over 40• Common injuries among masters athletes and practical prevention strategies• Warm-up protocols for those with existing joint i...2025-07-0441 minThe Masters Athlete Survival GuideSavage Mindset: Candice Dutko Attacks Strongman, Ultra Running and LifeSend us a textCandice Dutko, owner of Achieve Wellness and Fitness in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, shares her remarkable journey from 220 pounds to becoming both a competitive strongwoman and ultra-marathon runner with a mindset of "just keep moving."• From unhealthy lifestyle to fitness professional after being invited to a Spartan Race with friends• A broken leg caused by her dog became the turning point in her fitness consistency• Trains simultaneously for seemingly opposite disciplines: strongman competitions and ultra marathons• Working with a mindset coach to develop mental strategies for pushing through physical barriers• Cr...2025-06-201h 07The Masters Athlete Survival GuideOld Man Breakfast V1: Stories from the Pickleball FriendsSend us a textJohn Katalinas hosts a candid conversation with Mike Nowicki and Dale Wittlief about aging, health challenges, and finding community through sports in midlife and beyond.• Mike shares his experience retiring from banking right before COVID hit, disrupting his plans for an active retirement• Dale reflects on his 39-year career before starting his own business• Both guests open up about their pickleball journey and how the sport has connected them with a welcoming community• Dale courageously shares his recent medical emergency with BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) and urges men not to i...2025-06-061h 36The Masters Athlete Survival GuideBeyond Bro Science: The Truth About Nutrition for Older Athletes with Claire Shorenstein, MS RD CSSDSend us a textClaire Shorenstein MS RD CSSD, registered dietitian and board-certified sports dietitian, joins us to share evidence-based nutrition strategies for masters athletes of all types, debunking common myths while offering practical guidance for optimal performance.• Difference between registered dietitians (RDs) and nutritionists – RDs complete extensive education, unpaid internships, board exams and continuing education• What "being fueled" actually feels like – energy to complete workouts, proper recovery, stable mood, and good sleep quality• Caffeine can be beneficial as a performance aid but shouldn't replace proper nutrition• Under-fueling impacts hormones across all ages and gen...2025-06-041h 14The Masters Athlete Survival GuideIron Therapy, Powerlifting After 40: A Conversation with Coach Kyle SheridanSend us a textKyle Sheridan, powerlifting coach and gym owner, shares valuable insights on how masters athletes can safely and effectively engage in powerlifting to maintain strength and mobility as they age.• Mental strength is a common denominator among successful masters athletes• Recovery is crucial - most masters athletes benefit from training only 3-4 days per week• One of Kyle's 50+ female athletes broke world records deadlifting 529 pounds• Powerlifting movements help build skeletal muscle and improve balance to prevent falls• Protein intake should be 0.8-1g per pound of bodyweight for strength a...2025-05-2352 minThe Masters Athlete Survival GuideAddiction to Excellence: Mark Thill's Athletic JourneySend us a textMark Thill shares his lifetime journey as a dedicated athlete across multiple sports and how his passion for excellence became the foundation for his coaching philosophy. His story exemplifies how maintaining athletic pursuits throughout life can lead to extraordinary physical capabilities even in our 60s.• Beginning with basketball in sixth grade and developing a 44-inch vertical jump through persistent practice• Competing in arm wrestling using innovative training techniques like bicycle inner tube resistance training• Experiencing windsurfing as a true addiction that occasionally required divine intervention to moderate• Developing profound...2025-05-091h 26The Masters Athlete Survival GuideThe Movement Linguist: Why Your Body Needs to Speak All Languages with John OddenSend us a textCheck out John's YouTube channel Empowered Strength and IG @empowered strength for more of his ideas and insightsJohn Odden shares his journey as a Highland Games competitor, fitness professional, and movement enthusiast who's discovered the key to athletic longevity after 40.• Background in healthcare, cardiac rehab, and multiple strength sports including Highland Games and stone lifting• Importance of technical precision in training as we age to reduce wear and tear on the body• Moving in all directions and planes to maintain mobility and function• Training more frequent...2025-04-251h 17The Masters Athlete Survival GuideStones, Stories, and Superhero Names: John "Rock Man" JohnsonSend us a textJohn "Rock Man" Johnson shares his journey from childhood athlete to desk job worker to internationally connected stone lifter, revealing how this ancient practice transformed both his physical strength and mental resilience.• Early athletic career playing baseball and football before losing interest in fitness during young adulthood• Family connection to Hollywood through uncle Pat Johnson, martial arts expert and fight choreographer for films like Karate Kid• The pivotal moment when seeing an unflattering photo prompted his return to fitness• Discovering rock lifting by chance while hiking in the woods2025-04-111h 23