Past Your Prime Podcast Episodes
The Past Your Prime Podcast brings together strength training, injury recovery, and high-level performance coaching for aging athletes and active adults. Hosted by Craig Smith and Alex Keicher, each episode tackles the challenges of staying fit, preventing injuries, and training smarter as you age—without falling for fads or one-size-fits-all advice.
Latest Podcast Episodes
Is It Really Plantar Fasciitis? Why Flexor Digitorum Brevis Is the Hidden Culprit Behind Heel Pain
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 17 Recap Ever been told you have plantar fasciitis—but nothing seems to work? If you’ve been dealing with flexor
Is It Really Plantar Fasciitis? 7 Signs Your Heel Pain Is Something Else
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 16 Recap Flexor digitorum brevis heel pain is one of the most overlooked causes of persistent heel discomfort—and it’s
How to Stay Fit When Life Is Full: Lessons from a Busy Dad, Athlete, and Weekend Warrior
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 15 Recap How to stay consistent with exercise when life is busy—that’s the question we’re answering in Episode 15
Understanding Tissues & Pain Mechanisms in Rehab
Past Your Prime – Episode 14 Recap Ever finish a workout feeling great… only to wake up feeling like you got hit by a truck?Welcome
Why You Keep Getting Hurt: The 10 Biggest Mistakes That Lead to Repetitive Injury
Past Your Prime – Episode 13 Episode Summary:In Episode 13 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex dive deep into the top 10 mistakes that
What You’ll Learn on the Podcast
Discover expert-backed strategies to stay active, train smarter, and recover better. Whether you’re returning to fitness, overcoming injuries, or aiming for peak performance, these key insights will help you thrive.
- Expert strategies for smarter training & recovery
- How to rehab injuries and prevent setbacks
- Balancing fitness with real-life responsibilities
- Performance insights for aging athletes

Have a Question or Topic Request?
Got a question about training, rehab, or performance? Let us know, and we might cover it in a Past Your Prime podcast episode!