Arch Jelley pt. 2 - 100-Year-Old Reflects on Career, Technology, Life After Death, and more!
Episode Description
Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Arch Jelley
Arch Jelley is one of New Zealand’s greatest running coaches. He coached the great John Walker throughout his entire career and all the highlights that entailed including an Olympic gold
medal in 1976 and 3 Commonwealth Games medals, over 100 sub 4-minute miles, and the first man to run a mile in under 3.50.
But this podcast has very little to do with running. I met Arch last year when he was 99 when we recorded a podcast and we have remained in touch since then. On the week of this podcast being released, Arch turns 101. So, I invited him back for a podcast where I would put YOUR questions to him.
Arch is still in tremendous health, physically and mentally, so this was a real treat- it’s not often you get to pick the brains of someone who has seen and done so much and is still around and able to share that wisdom.
I really enjoy spending time with Arch and I hope you guys do too. He really is a national treasure.
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Brief Summary
Arch Jelly discusses his 100th birthday, coaching legacy, and reflections on life and athletics.
Key points
- Celebrating a Century. Arch shares his experiences and reflections on turning 100 years old.
- The Philosophy of Resilience. Arch discusses resilience and finding positivity in difficult situations.
- Living to 100. A discussion on the aspirations and realities of reaching 100 years old.
- The Evolution of Society. Reflections on how society has changed over the last 50 years, particularly regarding violence.
- The Joy of Bridge. Exploring the lifelong passion for bridge and its accessibility to everyone.
- Reflections on Aging. The speaker shares insights on aging and how they view life at 100.
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Episode highlights
- Celebrating a CenturyArch shares his experiences and reflections on turning 100 years old.“How did you celebrate your 100th?”2:28Aug 6, 2023
- The Philosophy of ResilienceArch discusses resilience and finding positivity in difficult situations.“Use the difficulty.”20:32Aug 6, 2023
- Living to 100A discussion on the aspirations and realities of reaching 100 years old.“I think you're the poster child for living to 100.”24:37Aug 6, 2023
- The Evolution of SocietyReflections on how society has changed over the last 50 years, particularly regarding violence.“I think it's far more violent than it was.”25:57Aug 6, 2023
- The Joy of BridgeExploring the lifelong passion for bridge and its accessibility to everyone.“Bridge is an absolutely fantastic game.”40:41Aug 6, 2023
- Reflections on AgingThe speaker shares insights on aging and how they view life at 100.“I've never thought about aging; I just carry on doing what I normally do.”54:11Aug 6, 2023
- Thoughts on DeathA candid discussion about death and what happens after.“Thinking about dying doesn't make me sad; it's just part of life.”54:54Aug 6, 2023
- The Royal CardReceiving a card from the Queen on turning 100 is a memorable moment.“It was quite nice to get the card from the Queen.”1:04:31Aug 6, 2023





