Author name: Marek

spring kayaking or canoeing in a sandstone canyon of the Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins, Colorado - POV paddler perspective

Healthy Aging After 70: Mindset, Movement, and Lessons from Real Life

I’ve created a new playlist in my FitOver67 Youtube channel: Active Aging Inspiration. As I approach 71, I’ve been thinking more intentionally about what it really means to age well. Not just staying alive longer, but staying engaged, curious, and capable. Over the past few years, I’ve been documenting that journey on my YouTube channel, […]

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7 Non-judgment tips for active senior and aging athlete

As an aging athlete, I’ve noticed something more important than numbers, stats, or even goals. It’s mindset. And one of the most powerful mental shifts I’ve made is the practice of non-judgment. In our younger years, we often chase performance, speed, and outcomes. But as we age – whether we’re still paddling, rowing, cycling, or

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10 Tips for active senior – how to keep realistic optimism

What does it mean to stay optimistic as we age – without ignoring reality? In my latest short video, I explore this idea through the lens of realistic optimism – a mindset that has helped me stay active, train consistently, and enjoy the aging process with clarity and purpose. Realistic optimism isn’t about pretending everything

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My best is enough

My Best Is Enough – Paddling, Rowing, and Growing Strong

Over the decades, I’ve paddled thousands of miles, raced hundreds of hours, and experimented with everything from kayaks and canoes to stand-up paddleboards and rowing shells. But lately, a new perspective has emerged – one that inspired my latest video: “My Best Is Enough.” This short film combines quotes drawn from personal experience with footage

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