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Why Stopping Is More Dangerous Than Slowing Down — Buzz Burrell at 70+

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Ageless Athlete — How to Stay Strong, Curious & Capable for Life
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Jan 14, 2026
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Summary

What does “use it or lose it” actually mean after 60 — when recovery slows, strength is harder to regain, and stopping even briefly can change what’s possible? Buzz Burrell is one of the quiet architects of modern mountain and trail culture, to talk about consistency — not as motivation, but as survival. Buzz ran his first ultramarathon nearly six decades ago, long before endurance sports had language, infrastructure, or spectators. Since then, he’s lived a migratory life shaped by mountains,...