2 weekends ago I competed in the Apex Athlete competition — think NFL combine for regular people — as the only 55-year-old on a field of Olympians, ex-NFL athletes, and collegiate athletes. I placed 47th out of 49 women. And it was one of the best days I've had.

This episode is about what I learned by simply showing up — and why putting yourself out there IS being your best.

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

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I get FOMO at events I've missed. I even get annoyed seeing the posts after I've missed the event but it is because I know how in person events do make real connections.

In this episode, I'm coming off my 3rd BellFest and talking about why in person will always beat social media DM's every single time— no matter how good your DMs are.

This episode is a short reminder of how AI and screen time will never replace in person sparkle.

Say yes.

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

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I talk with cycling coach Marissa Axell, who has nearly 20 years of experience coaching women over 40. We cover perimenopause, performance, sleep, strength training, and why going slower is actually how you get faster.

Marissa Axell, a USECA (United Sports Endurance Coaching Academy) certified cycling coach and ACE certified personal trainer with nearly two decades of experience turning riders into faster, stronger cyclists. Known for her inspirational and committed coaching style, she coaches 40+ women cyclists to climb faster and adventure farther without feeling exhausted.

Her insights have been featured in Self, Bicycling, and on the Seasoned Athlete, and Hit Play Not Pause Podcast. Her athletes have won at TransRockies Gravel Royale, Alabama Senior Games Road Race & Time Trial, top 5s at the National Senior Games, ridden from Cairo to Capetown in the Tour d’Afrique, cycled from Paris to Istanbul, and another rode herself into the Guinness book of world records as the fastest women over 50 to go 18,100 miles around the world by bike!

Based in El Cerrito in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marissa continues to coach and inspire by fulfilling her own competitive cycling goals, proving that strength training and cycling are the ultimate power couple that pave the way to success.

Instagram: @marissa.axell | Website: axnfitnessandcoaching.com

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

Episodes drop once a week.