Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life
The Active Life presented by the Huntsman World Senior Games is a weekly 25 minute podcast designed to help listeners get the most out of their life. We tackle all kinds of health and wellness topics including the value of competition as part of overall active aging.
Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life
#550 Master of Consistency in Running and Life - Featuring Todd Yerkes
Todd Yerkes transformed himself from an underdeveloped high school basketball player into an honorable mention All-State athlete through sheer grit, ultimately playing NCAA DIII basketball. In his 30s, he turned to endurance running—starting with a 4:52 marathon and grinding his way to a 2:56 PR at age 54. Todd has now completed over 55 marathons, 45 ultramarathons (including a solo Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim at the Grand Canyon), and even ran 100 miles on a treadmill while unknowingly sick with COVID. Ever looking for ways to improve, he rebuilt his stride with barefoot running and ran his fastest barefoot marathon in 2008 in 3:30. Todd also learned the muscle-up at 54 and learned to surf at 55. His active aging philosophy? Show up daily, evolve through setbacks, and invest in community.
