The Secret to Aging Well - Be More Selfish | Jeannie Rice, 78

At 78, Jeannie Rice is preparing to race her 138th marathon, having broken multiple world records previously, and has won her age group at all seven World Marathon Majors, beating even the fastest men next to her. 

And she didn't start running until she was 35.

Scientists measured her VO₂ max at nearly 48 — the highest reported for a woman 75 or older, comparable to the aerobic fitness of someone in her twenties.

Then, at 75, she tried something completely new: track racing. She came home with three world records! Jeannie is fiercely competitive, funny, and direct. She also admits she's a little selfish. She protects time for herself, turns down invitations, and makes choices that allow her to keep doing what she loves.

I wanted to understand how she's managed to stay so capable, motivated, and curious for over four decades. This is one of my favorite Ageless Athlete conversations. And you don't have to be a runner to get a lot out of it

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Ageless Athlete is a podcast about healthy aging for people who want to stay strong, active and capable for life. Conversations explore strength, endurance, mobility, recovery, VO2 max, muscle and bone health, and what it takes to keep doing the things you love as you get older