George Gilder: Still Writing and Running at 86 Years Young
- Greg Inglin
- Dec 22, 2025
- 2 min read
In this episode of Pay Your Dues, Greg Inglin talks with George Gilder, a prominent American economist, futurist, author, and investor, famous for his influential work on supply-side economics (especially his book Wealth and Poverty) and his insightful analyses of technology's impact, predicting the rise of the internet and blockchain. But did you know that George is also an accomplished runner, who is still putting in the miles at the age of 86 years old? Amazing!
George shares his story of how he started running, and why it is so important to him to this day. Often running six miles per day, George recently finished second in the World Championship 10K for his age division. This inspiring story of perseverance and pure enjoyment for movement will help motivate you in your own life. A story of writing and running and how these disciplines keep George going.
Guest Resources:
The Gilder Technology Report: https://www.gilderreport.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ggilder1
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Want to skip to the good part? Here’s this episode’s segments:
00:00 The Joy of Coaching and Running
03:53 A Lifelong Passion for Running
06:38 Staying Active in Winter
09:15 Competitive Spirit in Aging
12:06 The Connection Between Running and Mental Clarity
14:24 Diet and Longevity
16:54 Managing Expectations in Running
19:27 The Philosophy of Time and Money
26:45 The Value of Time as Currency
33:23 The Evolution of Technology and Time Management
40:06 Predictions and Reflections on Technology
46:59 The Impact of AI and Future Technologies
54:40 Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations
