What does it take to stay capable through the years?

Jason Hardrath is one of the most creative endurance athletes in the mountains today.

An ultrarunner, climber, and mountain linkup specialist, Jason is known for massive single-push adventures that combine running, climbing, swimming, biking, and even paragliding. He has completed the Bulger List — the 100 highest peaks in Washington — in record time, along with numerous Fastest Known Times (FKTs) and ambitious multi-sport mountain projects.

But this conversation isn’t about the feats themselves.

It’s about how Jason is preparing for the long game.

At just 36 — younger than most guests on Ageless Athlete — Jason is already thinking carefully about how to train, recover, and fuel differently so he can keep exploring the mountains for decades to come.

In this episode, we explore three key shifts Jason is making now to stay strong and agile as he ages, along with the mindset that allows him to keep evolving as an athlete.

We also talk about:

• Why Jason began combining running, climbing, and flying in the mountains
 • The story behind some of his most ambitious mountain linkups
 • What COVID and injury taught him about identity as an athlete
 • How he approaches strength training and recovery differently now
 • Nutrition, inflammation, and the habits that help him stay durable
 • Why every athlete should think about the long game

This conversation is ultimately about something deeper than performance.

It’s about building a relationship with your body — and your passions — that can last a lifetime.

Connect with Jason

Website:
 https://www.jasonhardrath.com

Instagram:
 https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath

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I’m Kush Khandelwal, host of the Ageless Athlete Podcast. While I come from a background as a lifelong rock climber and outdoor athlete, my work is really about something much broader: how we can all stay active, vibrant, and engaged as we age.

On the podcast, I interview world-class athletes, explorers, and health experts—but the lessons go far beyond sports. Together we explore how to keep our bodies strong, our minds sharp, and our spirits resilient—whether that means walking pain-free, picking up a new hobby at 60, or simply finding more joy in everyday life.

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