Midlife Transformation, Endurance, and Building a Life That Still Has More to Give with Jeff Weiss

In this episode of the Super Self Podcast, Pete sits down with Jeff Weiss, award-winning author of Racing Against Time, endurance athlete, and C-suite executive whose professional journey includes helping build a company that was acquired for $3 billion.Jeff’s story is a powerful reminder that midlife is not the beginning of decline. For Jeff, the shift started at 48 years old, when he ran his first 10K after realising that “later” was no longer something he could keep putting off. That first race eventually led to marathons, Ironman races, and even a 72-mile ultra marathon around Lake Tahoe.But this conversation is about more than fitness.Pete and Jeff dive deep into the connection between physical discipline, professional performance, resilience, and the way exercise can shape how we show up in business, leadership, family, and life.Jeff shares how endurance training helped him develop the grit, focus, and consistency that also supported his startup journey, proving that the lessons we learn through the body often carry directly into the boardroom.This episode is for anyone in midlife who thinks they may have missed the window. Jeff’s message is clear: you can start now.Episode Highlights:05:43 – Why making a conscious decision is the first step toward transformation12:56 – How endurance training builds grit and resilience17:19 – Why fitness is directly tied to stress management and mental clarity26:37 – Finding the kind of exercise you will actually stick with33:05 – How your personal health impacts the people around you35:06 – Why midlife can open up new horizons instead of narrowing them42:53 – Finding a gym or fitness environment you actually enjoy44:29 – How fitness becomes a habit instead of a daily negotiation46:17 – Small steps, momentum, and building a lifestyle49:20 – Why Japan and the Tokyo Marathon left such a strong impressionKey Takeaways:Midlife transformation is possible, but it starts with a decision. You do not need to start young, start perfectly, or start with a huge goal. You just need to start.Exercise improves energy, focus, emotional regulation, resilience, and the ability to stay sharp under pressure. The way you train your body affects the way you lead, think, respond, and perform.Races, long runs, and endurance events teach people how to handle discomfort, setbacks, frustration, and failure without catastrophic consequences.Don’t let perfection stop progress. Start where you are. Do what you can. Build consistency first.When you feel better physically, you often become more patient, more present, more grounded, and more resilient.Longevity matters, but quality of life matters more.About the Guest:Jeff Weiss is an award-winning author, endurance athlete, and business leader whose career includes serving in the C-suite of a company that was acquired for $3 billion.He began his endurance journey at 48 years old with his first 10K, later progressing to marathons, Ironman races, and ultra endurance events. His book, Racing Against Time, explores transformation in midlife and the powerful connection between fitness, resilience, purpose, and personal reinvention.Jeff is also the author of I Am My Brother’s Keeper and Fighting Back.Connect with Jeff Weiss:Website: https://www.jeffreyweissauthor.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-l-weiss/Books:Racing against TimeFighting BackI Am My Brother&#39;s KeeperRelationship Investing: Stock Market Therapy for Your MoneyThis episode is brought to you by Jaca Rare Sugar.Jaca is a revolutionary, rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic &amp; keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.  <a href="http://www.jac