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The Rich Roll Podcast

Centenarian Mike Fremont On Longevity Secrets, Breaking World Running Records & How To Thrive

The Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement, Society & Culture

4.812.9K Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2022

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Today we explore health, fitness, longevity & the pursuit of meaning through the lived experience of a human who has been walking planet Earth for a full 100 years. Meet centenarian Mike Fremont, a retired engineer turned climate activist and life-long athlete who holds a slew of impressive age group world records in running, including the fastest recorded marathons for an 88-year-old, 90-year-old, and a 91-year-old. I was introduced to Mike by his running buddy elite ultra-marathoner and popular friend of the pod Harvey Lewis, who helped arrange today’s unique opportunity to learn and be inspired by someone who has not only been alive for so long but who has remained incredibly vibrant well beyond social expectations. For those of you who feel like it’s too late or you’ve missed the boat on being an athlete, this guy’s marathon career didn’t even kick into high gear until his 60’s—40 years ago! This conversation is my attempt to extract his testimony and counsel for younger generations. We dive into what he has learned about life, longevity, vitality, purpose, fitness, and setting and world records. We also discuss the WFPB diet (which he adopted 30 years ago in the wake of a colon cancer diagnosis) that fuels his training, keeps him spry, informs his climate activism, and in his words, is what has allowed him to thrive for decades beyond social expectations. It’s not often you get the opportunity to spend time with a centenarian. This is a small attempt to course correct mainstream culture's failure to appropriately appreciate our elders. I loved having Mike on the show, consider him a new friend, and I’m proud to share his voice with you. Watch: YouTube. Read: Show notes. Today’s Sponsors: Athletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health. Go to: athleticgreens.com/richroll to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D ​AND​ 5 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. Whoop: The world’s most powerful fitness tracker is now waterproof. Get the WHOOP 4.O at WHOOP.com and use the code RICHROLL at checkout to get 15% off. Olipop: A healthier and more delicious version of the soda you grew up sipping but with the added benefit of microbiome and digestive health support. Receive 20% off plus FREE Shipping on your order at drinkolipop.com/richroll. UCAN: With patented SuperStarch that delivers long-lasting energy while stabilizing blood sugar levels. From energy powders & bars, to granola and almond butter, check out my favorites at ucan.co/roll and save 30% on your entire order with code ROLL. BetterHelp: The world’s largest therapy service, 100% online. Professional, licensed, and vetted therapists who you can trust. Listeners get 10% off their first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/richroll. Peace + Plants, Rich

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0:32.2

I don't think I ever became competitive actually until I was 88.

0:37.8

I got first place in what they call the single age running.

0:45.3

I'm 22 years older than the average person who dies in this country,

0:50.4

and it's been a pleasure for my age. I'm practically number one.

0:57.4

The conclusion I came too long, long ago was the real satisfaction that people can get in their lifetimes

1:07.2

consists in helping other people, period, in whatever way as much as you can.

1:15.7

That brings real rewards. We're all so, so we should be.

1:21.3

It brings the pleasures. It's not the money.

1:24.3

If you got money and you're happy, good luck.

1:28.3

The Rich Roll Podcast

1:38.3

Hey, everybody. Welcome to the podcast.

1:42.8

It's my podcast. Show where we go deep on a wide variety of stuff that I think matters,

1:50.9

including, but not limited to health, fitness, nutrition, longevity,

1:55.9

what it means to pursue a life of meaning.

1:59.4

All subjects were quite privileged today to explore through the lived experience of a centenarian,

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