#526 Track Your Progress and You'll Progress on the Track (and Everywhere) - Featuring Tom Simek

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Tom Simek, a 72-year-old Navy Submarine veteran, homebuilder, husband, father of 3 and grandfather of 2 inspires with his journey of resilience and determination. Like many of us, he has had his ups and downs with nutrition and fitness, but Tom embraced fitness seriously at 59 and hasn’t looked back. From track and field events to competing on American Ninja Warrior as its oldest competitor on season 16, Tom's pursuits are fueled by his love of challenges. He was a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete by AARP, and he excels in senior track and field in the 50m, 100m, 200m, and long jump, with national rankings in his age group. 

Tom’s granddaughter, a track star herself, remains his greatest inspiration, motivating him to stay active and lead by example. He values consistency, clean eating, and daily training, combining bodyweight exercises, weightlifting, yoga, and sprints at high altitudes.