Ascend Lifestyle Performance Podcast

For years, I was chasing that elusive goal of being in the best shape of my life... which, in my mind, meant effortlessly running up a long hill looking graceful—and without my thighs chafing. But lately, my goal has changed. Now, it’s not about being in the best shape OF my life, but in the best shape FOR my life. What does that even mean? It's about looking beyond the here and now. Sure, I still want to feel strong and confident, but now I’m also thinking about things like: Strengthening my body so I can hike and climb stairs and play well into my 80s and 90s Prioritizing my joints so I can keep doing the things I love (like hiking adventures