Running After Age 40
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to start running after age 40 or keep up competitive running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond? How can masters runners keep running and not 'shuffling' as they get older? Are there benefits to running in your 40s and over? If you've ever found yourself asking those questions, you are in the right place! Welcome to the Running After Age 40 Podcast, the podcast about all things related to Running at 40 and Beyond produced by www.runningwithgrit.com. We help you stay physically healthy and emotionally strong at any running pace. I’m Sarah, your host, and a wife, a full-time working mom with 3 kids, 3 dogs, and a lifetime passion for running. Whether you are a veteran runner looking to maximize your times as a masters runner or starting running after 40, this podcast will be there for your journey. I want to share stories, secrets, nutrition, strength training, and mindset strategies for success (this includes mistakes and lessons learned) all related to running past age 40. Let’s hit the play button together and hit roads as runners with grit after age 40! Run smart, run for life!
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 128
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
Why I Drink a Green Smoothie Every Day and How It Applies to Forming One Habit At a Time
What if I told you that drinking a green smoothie could change your health in more ways than just the nutritional benefits?
In this episode of the Running After Age 40 podcast, we discuss habits- spec…
Running With Purpose: Thriving Through The Journey, Not Just The Finish Line
What is your mindset like leading up to a big race or training run? Does self-doubt start to creep in or anxiety about hitting your goals?
How can we set process running goals in addition to outcome-o…
Stop Peeing on Yourself and Start Feeling More Confident On Your Runs!
There is a reason there are Porta-Potties lined up before races and LONG lines of runners (especially women) waiting to use them.
What do you know (or not know) about the pelvic floor and running?
If …
Running and Racing Fearlessly After 40: Abolishing Worry and Embracing the Joy of the Journey
How much time do you spend worrying before a running race or a long run? Do you ever find yourself worrying about being able to complete your race, whether your time will meet your goal, or if you ar…
Good Is The Enemy Of Great Related To Running Over 40
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Good is the enemy of great"?
How does it apply to our running, especially running over the age of 40? What about to our overall health and nutrition. Even sleep- what …
11 Different Strategies to Handle Injuries as a Runner Above 40
If you have ever been injured and unable to run, you know how frustrating it can feel. You end up not wanting to do anything (including the exercises that will help your injury) and it's easy to get …
7 Quick Hacks To Take Your Running To The Next Level as a Masters Runner
Welcome to our podcast episode on "7 Quick Hacks to Take Your Running to the Next Level!" In this episode, we will be sharing some useful tips and tricks to help you improve your running performance …
How Two Words Can Change the Trajectory of Your Running Past Age 40
Can two words really change the trajectory of your running over 40?
YES!
We discuss the power of the two words "What If" related to running past age 40 and fitness and life in general. Using this short…
How to Increase Discipline in Running Over 40 and Why Discipline is More Important Than Motivation
"I'm just not that motivated to run"- have you ever said that to yourself? Or maybe heard a fellow runner say it?
Truth is, none of of our motivated all the time for fitness and health, and instead of…
How to Apply the Limitless Mindset to Running Over 40 and Beyond
After reading Jim Kwik's book, Limitless, I have a lot of thoughts on applying the 'limitless' mindset to running over 40. Specifically, identifying our deeply held beliefs and limitations and addre…
Discovering Your Superpower in Running and Fitness and Using It to Maximize Benefits
What's your superpower? Why does it matter and how does it apply to your fitness and your running?
Your superpower is what makes you YOU and what makes you stand out as a runner and an amazing person…
7 Myths About Running Over 40
If you are like most of us runners over 40, you've heard a time or two:
"Running is bad for the knees"
"You should take more rest days"
Maybe you are just starting to run and feel like you don't love it…
What To Do When Others Don't Support Your Running or Lifestyle- 5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit as a Runner For YOU
Have you ever felt like others don't support your running or your healthy lifestyle? If you are like most runners, you can relate to comments like "Running is bad for your knees" or "Don't you want t…
8 Time Management Hacks to Give You More Time for Running and Fitness
Have you ever felt super busy and wondered how you can fit in running, strength training, and stretching?
If you are like most of us, you've made the excuse at least once that you are too busy to wor…
Choosing Your Word For 2023 For Running and Fitness
Have you ever made New Year's resolutions and found that they just didn't stick? Maybe you've heard about choosing a word of the year but you've never done it and don't really see the need.
We discus…
Fear of Failure in Running and Why Failure Can Be Our Greatest Teacher
Have you ever felt like a failure at running or at fitness in general? Maybe you quit your workout regimen, didn't hit your times at a race, or just have had lackluster workouts and got really bummed…
Running and Mental Toughness: You Are What You Say You Are
What words do you say (out loud or to yourself) or in writing and how do they relate to running and mental toughness? How can you be more aware of the thoughts you have and how the words you say affe…
Epigenetics and Running: Running For Longetivity
Do you understand what epigenetics is? How does running affect epigenetics, and does our diet matter?
We discuss the basics of epigenetics and running and why it's important to understand that we are …
Running and Cancer: How Joe Makes Memories From Miles As a Marathoner in His 60s
Looking for some inspiration from someone who has not only run 48 marathons, but who has beat cancer twice? Listen in as Joe shares with his how he feeds off the energy from the running community to …
10 Guaranteed Ways to Find Gratitude in Running Over 40
It's easy to take running for granted. Maybe you can relate to the feeling of dread when it's time for your run or getting closer to race day and you don't feel prepared.
Today, we discuss 10 ways tha…