Enjoy this engaging interview with Kristy Matthews, the world indoor record holder in the 400 meters in the female 50+Masters division of Masters track&field!

She can run 58 seconds for 400 meters, which is on a par with collegiate level athletes! Indeed, Kristy was a collegiate track star at San Diego State University - a conference champ in the 800 meters and qualifier for the 1992 Olympic trials. 

Kristy eventually took a 30-year break from competitive track, played adult soccer at a serious level, and then burst onto the masters track&field scene in recent years. She excels at distances ranging from 100 meters to the mile! (in 2025 Midwest championships she swept all these events!). She also competes at the elite level in adult soccer leagues - a versatile champ defying our typical notions of aging. 

In this episode, Kristy describes her empowering mindset that she claims is the centerpiece of her success, her lifestyle routine that allows her to continue to perform at the highest level, and some tips that we can all implement immediately to pursue and achieve worthwhile goals that promote longevity. 

TIMESTAMPS:

This guest has set world records in the 400 and is in the 50 to 54 age group. [01:17]

Kristy's athletic life started as a runner in college where she was on a full scholarship. [06:11]

Even as she grew older and became pregnant, she was highly motivated to stay very fit in order to give her child a long presence in her life. [09:30]

She had a 30 year hiatus from competitive track. [11:36]

What is her secret to being able to run at age 52, with the same times as college comepetition? [18:32]

Take the time to ask yourself, "How are you doing?" Embrace who you are. [21:31]

Accept where you are. Identify what you want to accomplish. [23:06]

Ask yourself, "Why are I doing this?" Make sure you understand all the reasons. [29:55]

What does Kristy's training look like? [32:21]

Kristy also plays soccer and sprints. [37:56]

Unfortunately, we do not see many people competing in the over 50 age group. [39:41]

Kristy is trying out Peluvas and tells Brad what experience she is having. She likes feeling the ground. [45:23]

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