Aging Gracefully, Training Powerfully: Insights from 80-year-old Endurance Coach Joe Friel
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At the remarkable age of 80, Joe Friel is a testament to the power of staying engaged in the activities that bring joy and fulfillment. He is an active endurance sports coach, author of 17 books, and a trailblazer in the realm of multisport coaching. What does it mean to age gracefully? In this episode, Joe shares his wisdom on fitness, adaptive training methods, coaching, self-regulation, exercise and well-being. As athletes, it's so important that we create bridges between endurance sports, holistic health, and overall flourishing - which is why I found this conversation endlessly inspiring. I hope you do, too!    KEY TAKEAWAYS - Sustaining Career Engagement: Insights on maintaining professional engagement throughout a career, including valuable lessons on longevity and passion - Aging Athletes: Maintaining vitality through enjoyable activities, healthy eating, sufficient sleep, and sociability - Adapting to Age: Learn how changing expectations and utilizing tools like e-bikes can support sociability and routine - Coaching Considerations: Should amateurs seek coaching? We break down factors like the financial investment, the importance of being informed, and the transformative power of aligning expectations   LINKS - Check out Joe's website - Read The Triathlete's Training Bible - Want to learn more about peak performance aging? Listen to this episode with NYT Bestselling Author Steven Kotler
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