Learn more about SmartRunning here. Is it safe to let AI be your running coach after 50?In this episode, Brad and Coach Lindsey pull back the curtain on artificial intelligence in the running world – from ChatGPT training plans to “adaptive” apps and true machine learning. They unpack the risks, the hype, where AI can genuinely help runners over 50… and why the human coach still matters more than ever.
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The Protein Myth That’s Aging Runners Faster
Coach Lindsey chats to Professor Mike Stroud - British physician, gastroenterologist and polar explorer - about the myths runners believe.We unpack why most athletes overemphasise protein, what actually supports longevity and performance after 50, and the supermarket rule that fixes most diets. Plus: lessons from walking across Antarctica with 220kg sledges and burning 8,500 calories a day.
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The 1 Habit Sabotaging Over-50 Fitness
Welcome to this episode of the Faster Beyond 50 Podcast with Brad Nadauld and Coach Lindsey Parry - where we help runners over 50 train smarter, recover faster, and stay injury-free.In today’s episode, we dive into the impact of booze on your training - from restless nights after just a couple of drinks to what happens when you try to run with a hangover. We also discuss:- Why your heart rate might spike before you even realize you’re getting sick- Whether it’s smart to run with a headache (and what could be causing it)- Which sessions to prioritize when you miss training days due to life, work, or family- And the pros and cons of splitting long runs across two daysPlus, we chat about the Cape Town Marathon’s potential World Marathon Major status, and why 2026 might be the perfect year for an unforgettable Cape Town + Comrades Marathon double.If you’re over 50 and want to recover faster, improve endurance, and keep running strong, don’t miss our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass. Click the link in the description or show notes to save your seat now!
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From 1:38 to 1:27: How David Hoskin Got Faster After 50
Lindsey flies solo with Kiwi-in-Denmark runner David Hoskin, who’s on fire at the moment, six (now seven!) PBs from 5K to half-marathon in 2025. They unpack the master's running blueprint: truly easy easy runs, longer aerobic volume, disciplined intervals, pacing your 5/10/21K, and using heart-rate to guide training (and when not to on race day).
This podcast is for runners over 50 who want to recover from sessions quicker, run pain and injury-free, improve their endurance and run faster into their 50s, 60s and beyond.
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