33 episodes
Fountain of Youth Marc Middleton
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4.8 • 16 Ratings
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Research proves that there are only two things that can add years to your life and quality of life to your years: exercise and socialization. Combine the two and you get rocket fuel for active longevity. You get the closest thing we’ll ever have to a fountain of youth.
Fountain of Youth is the podcast that will change everything you thought you knew about aging. Hosted by Marc Middleton, a masters athlete and founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, Fountain of Youth shares the inspiring stories of men and women of all sizes, ages and abilities who are redefining what’s possible for all of us. From world-record breaking superstars to weekend warriors who are battling back from every injury, disease and disability imaginable, Fountain of Youth is the jolt of inspiration and encouragement you need to get off the couch and get into life.
Each week we’ll talk to a masters athlete, coach or expert as we count down to the National Senior Games in Ft. Lauderdale in May, 2022.
If you’re looking for tips and resources to find your sport or refine your game, if you want the rest of your life to be the best of your life, subscribe to Fountain of Youth.
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Episode 32: World Champion Sprinter Charles Allie on Coming Back From Cancer, Win, Lose or Draw
Charles Allie started running in high school and never stopped. At 71 he held nine world spring records and was known as the “fastest man in the world over 70.” Then in November of 2021 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Today Allie is 75 and won the 2023 World Masters Indoor 60m men's championship for the 75-79 age group. He talks with Marc about his comeback from cancer and his desire to compete – win, lose or draw.
SEE Charles run on YouTube
GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with masters sprinter Bill Collins
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder &the NSGA, VISIT growingbolder.com/nsga
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Episode 31: VisitPITTSBURGH CEO Jared Bachar on hosting the 2023 National Senior Games
Why should you visit Pittsburgh? The reasons are many, including the 2023 National Senior Games July 7-18. VisitPITTSBURGH CEO Jerad Bachar joins Marc to talk about why they wanted to host the Games and what fans and participants can expect, plus must-sees and must-dos in the City of Champions.
Check out Jared’s jazz restaurant suggestion, Con Alma
Find out more about this great city & plan your visit by following VisitPITTSBURGH on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with Masters Track & Field Record Holder Kay Glynn
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
Follow Growing Bolder , National Senior Games Association & Humana
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Episode 30: Dick Vitale – Love, Passion & Persistence
March Madness is here – time for a jolt of inspiration and our interview with Prime-Time Player Dick Vitale. It’s been a rough few years for the broadcasting icon. Vitale endured multiple surgeries for melanoma, 6 rounds of chemotherapy for lymphoma and months of silence due to vocal cord surgery. Now cancer-free, Dick joins Marc to share his fears, his dreams, his passion for helping cure childhood cancer, and the appreciation he has for his parents, who instilled in him the value of love, passion and persistence.
FOLLOW Dickie V on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
DONATE to the Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer
WATCH Dickie V’s acceptance speech for the Jimmy V Award Perseverance &
GB Classic: Learn more about Nick Nanton
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association
#awesomebaby
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Episode 29: Gold Medal Triathlete, HS PE Teacher & Coach Lynn Roman on the Power of Healthy Choices
Lynn Roman believes in the power of healthy choices. The former Penn State point guard, and college coach is now a high school PE teacher and coach determined to set an example for the students she works with about the importance of moving your body. Now in her 50s, Roman is an accomplished triathlete who took home the gold in the 2022 National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale. Life will deal us setbacks, but as Roman tells Marc, it’s important to work hard, have a great attitude and move on to the next play.
GB Classic: Learn more about Jumpin' Joe Johnston
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association
#masterstriathlon
#nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames
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Episode 28: The Art of Resilience with David Hackett
David Hackett started skateboarding when he was 5. Today at 62, he’s still at it. He’s a member of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, and so much more. Artist. Entrepreneur. Speaker. Philosopher. Counselor. He’s survived injuries, addiction, cancer and family tragedy. Tune in as he shares his story of resilience, his determination to compete and his commitment to creating a positive, meaningful life.
FOLLOW David
on IG: @davidjhackett
on Facebook: @davidhacketdesign
SEE David’s art @ davehackettart.com
GB Classic: LISTEN to the full interview with Rich Roll
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association
#skateboardinghalloffame #skateboard #skateboardingisfun
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Episode 27: Intermittent Fasting, Jump Roping & More with @FiftySister, Gail McNeill
At 54 Gail McNeil decided to make some changes. She started intermittent fasting, then jump roping, and sharing her journey on social media. Today, Gail, aka @FiftySister, has 199K followers on Instagram and another 38,000 on TikTok. With a moving feast of topics, she’s on a mission to help women give themselves the skills, the permission and the power to enjoy ageing through embracing self-care, plant-based diet, exercise and sheer celebration of life.
LEARN more about Gail at her website, fiftysister.com, where there are tips on intermittent fasting and jump roping + her Gin & Bird t-shirt store
FOLLOW Gail
on IG: @fiftysister
on Facebook: @fiftysisterlife
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association
#selflove #midlifeinfluencers #silversister
#nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames
Customer Reviews
Great great show!!!
Each episode is very inspirational!! As a 65 year old Masters athlete, I have always believed I would be competing at 100 years old. After listening to this podcast, I am sure I will be. Keep up the great work!!
Revision
For 85 year old athletes in Track and Field in the 50 and 100 meter races the prelim and finals should be in the same day!
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