Thinking about trying 75 Hard?

This episode isn’t about masochism, punishment, or proving how tough you are. It’s about building systems that align with your identity, meaning, and direction—then testing those systems under stress.

Craig shares why he’s committing to 75 Hard (with a twist), how he’s using it to refine his habits, reduce decision fatigue, and strengthen boundaries as a business owner and clinician. This isn’t about suffering—it’s about structure, self-awareness, and execution.

Alex plays devil’s advocate, throws in a few champagne jokes, and tries to tempt Craig off the rails… but also digs into the deeper purpose behind the challenge.

If you’ve been curious about 75 Hard—or want to build your own high-performance system without burning out—this episode is for you.

In this episode:
– Why Craig is using 75 Hard to stress-test his personal system– The difference between suffering and strategic challenge– How to create boundaries when work and home life blur– Craig’s unique version of 75 Hard (with added deep work)– Why alcohol became a "work edge" and how he’s replacing it– How block scheduling creates freedom, not rigidity– Building support systems: from Sarah to social accountability– Alex’s favorite role: professional saboteur– Real strategies for executing a structured plan– Using 75 Hard to increase leverage, not just willpower

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Welcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.

In each episode, hosts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📲 Craig – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@craigsmithPT⁠

Feeling tight all the time?
You might not need more stretching—you might need better movement, load management, and a new way to understand what “tightness” actually means. In this episode, Craig and Alex challenge the cultural obsession with stretching and unpack why static stretching is often overrated, misused, and even harmful when dealing with pain, injury, or performance goals.

We break down the real reasons people feel tight, why stretching doesn’t make you more flexible, and what to do instead if you want to move better, stay pain-free, and keep training as you age.

In this episode:
– Why tightness is a sensation—not a diagnosis– The 9 reasons you might feel tight (and why stretching won’t fix them)– How stretching masks useful symptoms and delays recovery– When stretching actually makes injuries worse– The problem with hypermobility and “feeling tight”– Why static stretching reduces power and performance– When stretching is appropriate (rare, specific cases only)– Alternatives to stretching that build real mobility and control– Craig’s concept of Sensory Motor Tightness Syndrome– How to rethink your warm-up, cool-down, and mobility work

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Welcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.

In each episode, hosts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – ⁠⁠⁠⁠@spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠

📲 Craig – ⁠⁠⁠⁠@craigsmithPT⁠

Medial ankle pain?

You might be dealing with a posterior tibialis injury—and not just a “flat foot.” In this episode, Craig and Alex break down why so many people miss the real cause of their foot pain and how the wrong rehab strategy leads to chronic issues. We cover structure vs. function, key signs, overpronation myths, and how to use taping and bracing to offload the post tib tendon without relying on orthotics forever.

In this episode:– What the posterior tibialis does—and why it matters– Key signs and testing for post-tib tendinopathy– How foot structure (flat vs. rigid) influences injury risk– Why taping and bracing work (and how to use them right)– The 5 levels of artificial stabilization– Common rehab mistakes with post-tib pain– When orthotics become a crutch– Progressing to long-term load tolerance

🛠 Tools Mentioned:
▶️ Modified Low Dye Taping – How To Guide▶️ Ankle Compression Wrap – Setup Instructions

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Welcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.

In each episode, hosts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – ⁠⁠⁠@spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠

📲 Craig – ⁠⁠⁠@craigsmithPT