Type: Interview Primary Goal: Inspiration & Personal Growth Guest: Hildee Weiss

Hildee Weiss shares her inspiring journey from a busy mother and grandmother to an accomplished athlete and author. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to lace up, start moving, and embrace the inner athlete waiting inside you. We talk injuries, ultra running ambitions, mountain training from flat terrain, and the mindset shifts that turn self-doubt into self-belief.

• From mom and grandmother to marathoner
• Why "age is just a number" is more than a slogan
• Navigating injuries and setbacks without losing momentum
• Training for mountain races from a flat area
• The role of family and community support in long-term fitness
• How small milestones — a 5K, a 10K — build a foundation
• Balancing family life with personal athletic goals
• Writing the book Embracing My Inner Athlete and why telling the story matters

"You're never too old and it's never too late."

"The inner voice is the one that holds you back."

"It's never too late to start your journey."

• 00:00 — Introduction and Guest Introduction
• 05:24 — Hildee's Background and Starting Point
• 09:51 — First Steps and Overcoming Fear
• 11:39 — First Race and Milestones
• 14:18 — Training and Injury Challenges
• 19:26 — Achieving Personal Bests and Training for a Marathon
• 24:19 — Next Goals and Ultra Running Ambitions
• 29:13 — Overcoming Mental Barriers and Self-Doubt
• 30:42 — Support System and Family Influence
• 34:15 — Advice for Older Adults Starting a Fitness Journey
• 38:54 — Inner Voice and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• 48:49 — Sharing Her Story and Writing the Book
• 61:05 — About the Book Embracing My Inner Athlete
• 77:46 — Future Aspirations and Never Saying Never

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Tags: #PersonalDevelopment #Running #AgeIsJustANumber #OvercomingInjuries #Inspiration #UltraRunning #SpartanRace #Motivation #InnerAthlete #WomensHealth