In this episode of Run Long After 60, I speak with Lauri Rottmayer — The Aging Rebel — about what it really means to start chasing distance later in life.

Lauri is training for her first ultra in her 60s, and she shares the unfiltered reality: the mental resistance that shows up early in long runs, the discipline required to keep going, and the wisdom of choosing durability over ego.

A former Marine, Lauri brings a grounded, life-affirming approach to fitness and aging — one that rejects shrinking, fear-based narratives and instead embraces movement, strength training, sleep, and consistency.

We talk about:

• Running long after 60
• Mental resilience and self-talk
• Why strength training matters more than ever
• Finishing versus racing
• And how aging can be a gift — if you choose to open it

Whether you run, walk, hike, or are just thinking about starting again, this conversation will meet you where you are.