masters running

Running after age 40 is still running, but the approach and outcome are often different. In this episode, we discuss 20 lessons from the 1st 20 episodes of The Running After Age 40 Podcast.

1) Running motivation and reasons to run change as we age- listen to hear how it has changed for our guests.

2) Running community, including the online running community, can have a profound impact on you. 

3) All runners (almost all) struggle initially after age 40 with slower times. 

4) Guests on The Running After Age 40 podcast are equipped with magical motivation. Instead, they set running and health as a high priority.

5) Over 40 runners generally eat to run vs run to eat.

6) Strength training, including use of heavy weights, is vital to staying healthy as an older runner.

7) Runners hate to stretch, but sometimes we have to do what we hate.

8) Very successful runners often keep things simple.

9) Seeking injury help before it's too late can make a huge difference in the outcome.

10) Finding joy in running sometimes takes time and can be a roller coaster.

11) Runners remember times, but even more, they remember the build up and actual race moments.

12) Runners have a common bond. Runners love to talk about running, even what most would consider mundane parts of the sport.

13) Runners love gadgets and gear, but the over 40 runners also remember the good ol' Timex Ironman watch and pedometer.

14) Coaches have a monumental effect- whether it's a high school cross country coach, college track coach, or marathon coach.

15) Runners have to remember to have balance in their life.

16) Lessons from running truly apply to all aspects of life.

17) Runners love things like Strava but also have to keep competitiveness at a healthy level.

18) Most runners want to keep running as far and as fast as they can for as long as they can.

19) Running with kids changes everything.

20) Running is the best sport of them all and runners are special creatures who truly love the grind, challenge, and pushing beyond their own limits.

Visit https://runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40 and follow us on Instagram @running_with_grit.

Peri-menopause, menopause, and running- all the changes lead to all the questions (and answers)! 

Phaedra Kennedy shares her wisdom as an endurance athlete (marathoner and Ironwoman), including the things she wished she had known about menopause and running / triathlon training.

Phaedra is a running coach who has set several personal bests in running in her 40s. She is a competitive age group triathlete and runner with more that 20 years of running experience and more than 10 years of triathlon experience. She's also an NAASFP-certified run coach, an NCCP-trained triathlon coach and a Can Fit Pro-certified personal training specialist. She discusses all things related to being a runner going through menopause:

• Lifting heavy weights

• Transforming her diet and eliminating processed foods

• Getting sleep (she shares some top tips on sleep for runners)

• Handling the emotional change with menopause and how exercise helped her 100%

• Monitoring hydration and its importance for older runners

• Taking supplements and which works for her (listen for the details!)

Finally, Phaedra shares her favorite tools:
Roar by Stacey Sims
Wild AI App
Whoop Sleep App

She leaves us all inspired despite the frustrations that can come with menopause and running and training in general- she describes her mindset as "I'm a different version of myself".

View all show notes: https://runningwithgrit.com/running-and-menopause/

Be sure to follow Coach Phaedra on Instagram and visit her website, PK Performance Coaching.

Where should you look while running?
What is proper running posture?
How can you improve your posture while running?

If you've asked yourself any of these questions or feel like your posture is suffering from all the work at your computer and staring at a screen, this episode is for you!

In this mini-episode, we share 7 simple and quick tips for improving your running posture.

Read more here: https://www.runningwithgrit.com/proper-running-posture

Check out the Posture Corrector we discuss.

If you are wondering how to get in running shape or are curious what is the best way to start running again, this episode is worth a listen.

We share 10 tips for how to start running so you can stay healthy and happy.
1. Define your why for starting running.
2. Set 3 goals for running (just 3).
3. Use our monthly habit tracker to watch your progress.
4. Put your workout and running times on your calendar.
5. Find an accountability partner or group.
6. Invest in a pair of running shoes.
7. Start off with a run/ walk plan.
8. Run for time, not miles.
9. Embrace the suck.
10. Drink lots of water.

Download our free racing log!

Full show notes here.

 Visit www.runningwithgrit.com for more information on running after age 40 and for our holiday gift guide!

Join us as Zach Griffin explains how he originally started running, ran 13 marathons, and eventually fell back in love with running in his 40s. He is even seeing improvements in times and recently won his age division in a half-marathon!

We discuss how Zach uses Hal Higdon's training plan, weight trains a few times per week, and advocates for stretching post-run and foam rolling for injury prevention. As a father, he emphasizes the importance of making a conscious effort to get his kids outside and he hopes they will follow in his running foot steps.

Zach recommends listening to your body, taking a rest day if you need to, and practicing gratitude. He truly feels that he shows up better for family, friends, and work if he gets his run/ workout in and he shares his secrets for staying motivated (spoiler alert, it's peer pressure and accountability from friends in a unique way). Listen in as he shares his perspectives on running motivation and his goals for the next 10 years.

A few of Zach's favorites-
Best Neutral Running Shoes: Brooks Launch 8 Shoes
Running With Airpods: Apple Airpod Pros
Spibelt Racebelt; Best way to carry phone while running
FitBit app for tracking runs
Apple Music
Nike Run App
The Runners Book of Daily Motivation by Kevin Nelson

Make sure to visit www.runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40.

Welcome to the trailer for Season 1 of the Running After Age 40 Podcast. This inaugural season is titled "I Get By With a Little Running With My Friends" and the show will be detailing how real people run at age 40 and beyond. 

My guests will be my personal friends from the last 30 years of running- college friends, work colleagues, neighbors, and more- we will discuss motivational strategies that keep us running, injury prevention techniques, nutritional hacks, and just have some fun chatting as runners at age 40 and beyond. 

If you want to grow and learn from real people out there getting their runs in despite crazy schedules, this is the place for you. Let’s run smart and run for life together no matter what the age.

Make sure to visit www.runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40.