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Ageless Athlete - Longevity Insights From Adventure Sports LegendsAuthor: Kush Khandelwal
Uncensored and deep conversations with extraordinary rock climbers, runners, surfers, alpinists, kayakers and skiers et al. Tap into their journey to peak performance, revealing stories, hidden strategies, and the mindset that defies aging and other limits. Get educated and inspired to chase your own dreams. Come for the stories, leave with tools, tips, and motivation! Hosted by Kush Khandelwal. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Long Game - What I Learned About Food After 100 Conversations With Top Athletes
Episode 108
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
What do world-class athletes actually eat — not in theory, not on Instagram, but in real life, day after day?After more than 100 conversations with elite climbers, ultrarunners, surfers, and endurance athletes, I started noticing a pattern I didn’t expect.It wasn’t about optimization. It wasn’t about trends. And it definitely wasn’t about eating something new every day.It started with breakfast.On nearly every episode of Ageless Athlete, I ask a simple question:“Where are you right now — and what did you have for breakfast?”Over time, a clear through-line emerged across sports, ages, and disciplines: the athletes who last tend to build simple, repeatable defaults, especially around food.This isn’t a nutrition lecture. I’m not a scientist. And this isn’t about macros or perfection.It’s a human, experience-based conversation about how consistency, environment, and intention durably shape performance — especially as we age.In this episode, we explore:Why many elite athletes eat the same breakfast most daysWhat breakfast reveals about routine, discipline, and decision fatigueWhy consistency often matters more than noveltyHow environment matters more than willpower when it comes to eating wellWhat I had to relearn about protein, micronutrients, and recoveryHow my own diet evolved from gym culture to outdoor sports to a mostly plant-forward approachReferenced conversationsLionel Conacher — big-wave surfer, first surfed Mavericks at 59Jerry Moffatt — one of the most influential climbers in historyLynn Hill — first to free climb The Nose on El CapitanSteve McClure — elite climber still performing into his 50sHarvey Lewis — one of the most accomplished ultrarunners aliveGary Linden — big-wave surf pioneer with six decades in the ocean, now surfing in his 70sKitty Calhoun — legendary alpinist climbing strongly into her 60sAlso referenced: my conversation with EC Synkowski on practical, evidence-based nutrition for active people.Key takeaway: The nutrition that lasts isn’t exciting. It’s repeatable.--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete Support the show
