The Masters Athlete Survival Guide

John Katalinas and Scott Fike
  • 4.7 (6)
  • FITNESS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

We explore thriving as an athlete after 40. Each episode, we’ll dive into tips, hacks, and inspiring stories from seasoned athletes and our personal experience. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive pro, this podcast is your playbook for staying fit, strong, and motivated

  1. MAY 2

    Masters Mindset Minute: Rejecting Negative Vibes for Peak Performance

    Send us Fan Mail A One Minute Reset to Help You Dominate the Upcoming Week @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    1 min

  2. APR 30

    Old Men With Microphones

    Send us Fan Mail We record from the Arnold Sports Festival and use open-ended questions to get honest about meaning, friendship, and what we want our lives to add up to. The talk goes from jokes to real “old man wisdom” on leadership, legacy, aging, and staying in the game as masters athletes.  • moments we look back on and smile, from family milestones to shared stories with friends  • “meaningless” activities reframed as recovery, connection, and stress relief  • traits of leaders we admire, especially humility and empowering others  • the legacy we want to leave through service, caring, and showing up  • what we will not regret, including risks taken and sport-driven community  • family histories that shape scarcity mindset, resilience, and survival  • energy, self-belief, and how humility can help or hinder us  • desire as a window into priorities, from travel dreams to pain-free training  • staying authentic to goals through accountability, flexibility, and returning after setbacks  • lessons learned about mortality, time, and refusing to give up on ourselves  If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please share with others, post it on your social media, or leave a review. To catch all the latest from us, you can follow us on Instagram at Masters Athlete Survival Guide. Now get off our lawn, you damn kids. @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    1h 14m

  3. APR 26

    Masters Mindset Minute: Consider What You Can Control

    Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    1 min

  4. APR 18

    Masters Mindset Minute: When Things Don't Go As Planned

    Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    1 min

  5. APR 16

    Bruce Young on Normalizing Success, Practicing Failure, and Mindset Mastery

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Bruce Young, a 62-year-old, four-time CrossFit Games athlete, to unpack the mindset, coaching, and habits that keep masters athletes sharp and improving. From GNAT to PAT, process over results, and training failure states, we map a clear way to compete stronger at any age. • finding the sport you love and committing • building a tribe that normalises success • separating results goals from process goals • replacing negative automatic thoughts with positive ones • writing the target number before the lift • pre-competition centering and gratitude rituals • practicing failure states to handle chaos • coaching that confronts habits and expands ceilings • heat, humidity, and environmental prep as an edge • applying athletic mindset to parenting, music, and work If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please share it with others, post it on your social media, or leave a review To catch all the latest from us, you can follow us on Instagram at Masters Athlete Survival Guide Now get off our lawn, you damn kids @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    46 min

  6. APR 12

    Masters Mindset Minute: Facing a Heavy Lift (or Any Physical Challenge)

    Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    1 min

  7. APR 5

    Masters Mindset Minute: Winning Every Workout

    Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    2 min

  8. APR 2

    Mastering Pain: How Athletes Over 40 Tell Hurt From Harm

    Send us Fan Mail We question the line between hurt and injured, then map a practical way to keep training after 40 without quitting. Warmups become diagnostics, mobility turns into insurance, and goals give way to systems that keep you consistent and strong. • defining hurt versus injured for masters athletes • using warmups to detect red flags • avoiding hidden compensations and imbalances • mobility and prehab as first training block • simple tools for resilient joints and core • intelligent modifications to keep momentum • systems over brittle outcome goals • when to consult PT, coach, or doctor • accessory work that protects weak links • how to adapt without stopping completely If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please share it with others, post it on your social media, or leave a review To catch all the latest from us, you can follow us on Instagram at Masters Athlete Survival Guide @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night

    52 min
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We explore thriving as an athlete after 40. Each episode, we’ll dive into tips, hacks, and inspiring stories from seasoned athletes and our personal experience. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive pro, this podcast is your playbook for staying fit, strong, and motivated

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  • Creator
    John Katalinas and Scott Fike
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Masters Athlete Survival Guide
  • Show Website
    The Masters Athlete Survival Guide