134 You're NOT Too Old for Surfing: How Aging Can Actually Improve Your Surfing
Thu Feb 05 2026
Are You Really Too Old to Surf - Or Just Believing the Lie? Feeling slower in the water, stiffer in the joints, or unsure if you've aged out of the sport you love? What if it's not your body that's holding you back, but your mindset?
Surfing is often seen as a young person's sport, but that belief is costing older surfers joy, progress, and freedom. If you've ever felt like your best surfing days are behind you, this episode shows that they might actually still be ahead. Backed by neuroscience and real-world examples, this conversation reframes what's truly possible in your surfing life after 40, 50, and beyond.
What You'll Gain from Listening A science-backed mindset shift that shows how the brain can get better with age, leading to smarter wave choices, emotional control, and more satisfying sessions.
Real stories of aging surfers like Kelly Slater and Laird Hamilton who defy decline, plus insights from The Mature Mind, The Mindful Body, and Gnar Country that expose the myths of aging.
Practical ways to thrive as an older surfer - from cognitive strategies to physical habits and creative approaches that will reignite your passion and performance.
Press Play If You're Ready to Surf Smarter, Not Slower Discover how to keep surfing, keep learning, and keep enjoying the ocean, for life.
www.surfmastery.com
Books:
The Mature Mind by Gene Cohen
The Mindful Body by Ellen Langer
Gnar Country by Steven Kotler - or the podcast interview:
https://jamesaltuchershow.com/episode/superpowered-aging-with-the-master-of-flow-steven-kotler
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id794030859?i=1000679523450
The Surf Mastery Podcast:
For the passionate surfer - whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer - this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more - so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced
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Are You Really Too Old to Surf - Or Just Believing the Lie? Feeling slower in the water, stiffer in the joints, or unsure if you've aged out of the sport you love? What if it's not your body that's holding you back, but your mindset? Surfing is often seen as a young person's sport, but that belief is costing older surfers joy, progress, and freedom. If you've ever felt like your best surfing days are behind you, this episode shows that they might actually still be ahead. Backed by neuroscience and real-world examples, this conversation reframes what's truly possible in your surfing life after 40, 50, and beyond. What You'll Gain from Listening A science-backed mindset shift that shows how the brain can get better with age, leading to smarter wave choices, emotional control, and more satisfying sessions. Real stories of aging surfers like Kelly Slater and Laird Hamilton who defy decline, plus insights from The Mature Mind, The Mindful Body, and Gnar Country that expose the myths of aging. Practical ways to thrive as an older surfer - from cognitive strategies to physical habits and creative approaches that will reignite your passion and performance. Press Play If You're Ready to Surf Smarter, Not Slower Discover how to keep surfing, keep learning, and keep enjoying the ocean, for life. www.surfmastery.com Books: The Mature Mind by Gene Cohen The Mindful Body by Ellen Langer Gnar Country by Steven Kotler - or the podcast interview: https://jamesaltuchershow.com/episode/superpowered-aging-with-the-master-of-flow-steven-kotler https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id794030859?i=1000679523450 The Surf Mastery Podcast: For the passionate surfer - whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer - this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more - so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced