176: The Sports Doctor Radio Show with Dr Robert Weil - Episode 176176: The Sports Doctor Radio Show with Dr Robert Weil - Episode 176
UK Health Radio Podcast
Dr Bob Weil talks with master runners Graham Broyd and Noah Perlis about late-life sprinting, foot health, daily structure and smart decision-making. Their conversation connects athletic discipline with ageing well, business habits and staying safely active into later years.
47:14•25 Oct 2026
Running Faster After 60: Masters Sprinting, Foot Health and Life Structure
Episode Overview
- Late-life sprinting is possible, but demands smart training, strength work and attention to injury prevention.
- A coach’s assessment of body type and stride can help someone choose between sprinting and distance running.
- Daily structure, movement, purpose, social contact and celebrating success form a powerful foundation for healthy ageing.
- Older adults should seek medical clearance before attempting high-intensity interval training or competitive sport.
- Questioning claims, getting agreements in writing and being a smart consumer are as important in health choices as in bartering.
“"Everyone could keep moving. And it doesn't have to be that you're winning races."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This instalment of The Sports Doctor Radio Show shifts the focus to ageing, performance, and daily discipline, offering plenty that anyone interested in health and recovery can relate to. Sports podiatrist Dr Bob Weil chats first with senior master runner Graham Broyd, who only started track running at 56 and went on to become a nationally and world-ranked sprinter.
Graham shares how a coach spotted his sprinting potential after a disappointing marathon and explains the different demands of sprinting versus distance running. He also talks about losing his big toe in a freak water-skiing accident and still managing elite-level sprinting, joking that his story "is for a podiatry book". Graham outlines the "big five" habits identified by human physiologist Dr Jörn Rittweger: daily structure, constant movement, clear purpose, social connection, and that post-exercise chemical buzz.
These principles, he says, apply just as well to a 40-year banking career as they do to track success, and are key for anyone trying to build a healthier life in later years. Later, returning guest and late-70s sprinter Noah Perlis joins to talk master-level sprinting, the importance of medical clearance before intense training, and why "everyone could keep moving" even if they’re never world-class.
He shares his love of the 200 metres, the mental focus needed on the start line, and some gentle warnings about injury risks for older athletes jumping into high-intensity sports. Noah also introduces his work on bartering and how smarter, question-driven decision-making matters in health as much as in business. Between sprint tactics, foot mechanics, and life structure, this episode offers plenty of practical ideas for anyone looking to stay active and sharp as the years roll on.
How might you bring a bit of that "big five" structure into your own routine?
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