This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Active Forever - Use FAST at checkout and get 10% off your first orderIf you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast you can submit it here: https://coachparry.com/fbf-questionAlso, while you're here, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass if you'd like to run pain and injury-free for years to come: https://coachparry.com/npuc-MasterclassGrab one of our Faster Beyond 50 Training Frameworks here: http://coachparry.com/faster-beyond-50Listen to The She Runs Strong Podcast: https://sherunsstrong.transistor.fm/subscribeWhat’s the secret to staying motivated, consistent, and injury-free in your 50s and beyond?In this powerful Q&A episode, Brad and Lindsey dive into the mindset shifts needed to maintain fitness for life, how to handle anxiety about slowing down, and why performance isn’t the only measure of success. Plus, Lindsey shares the three most underrated benefits of consistent running. If you care about your healthspan, this one’s a must-listen.
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The Hidden Hormone Destroying Your Running After 50
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Active Forever - Use FAST at checkout and get 10% off your first orderIf you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast you can submit it here: https://coachparry.com/fbf-questionAlso, while you're here, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass if you'd like to run pain and injury-free for years to come: https://coachparry.com/npuc-MasterclassGrab one of our Faster Beyond 50 Training Frameworks here: http://coachparry.com/faster-beyond-50Listen to The She Runs Strong Podcast: https://sherunsstrong.transistor.fm/subscribeIn this episode, we dive deep into how sleep and stress impact your recovery, performance, and overall health as a midlife runner. You’ll learn how cortisol affects your body, why poor sleep might be sabotaging your progress, and most importantly—what you can do about it.
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Why Your EASY Runs Feel Harder Than They Should
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Active Forever - Use FAST at checkout and get 10% off your first orderIf you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast you can submit it here: https://coachparry.com/fbf-questionAlso, while you're here, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass if you'd like to run pain and injury-free for years to come: https://coachparry.com/npuc-MasterclassGrab one of our Faster Beyond 50 Training Frameworks here: http://coachparry.com/faster-beyond-50Listen to The She Runs Strong Podcast: https://sherunsstrong.transistor.fm/subscribeStruggling with insomnia, post-race limbo, or confusing cadence advice? In this Q&A episode, Coach Lindsey tackles real questions from runners over 50 — including how to recover after a breakthrough race, what “easy running” should really feel like, how to improve cadence without injury, and what to do if your training is wrecking your sleep.This one’s full of practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and science-backed strategies for older runners looking to train smarter — not harder.
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The SECRET Tool Runners Over 50 Avoid (But Really Shouldn't)
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Active Forever - Use FAST at checkout and get 10% off your first orderIf you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast you can submit it here: https://coachparry.com/fbf-questionAlso, while you're here, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass if you'd like to run pain and injury-free for years to come: https://coachparry.com/npuc-MasterclassGrab one of our Faster Beyond 50 Training Frameworks here: http://coachparry.com/faster-beyond-50Listen to The She Runs Strong Podcast: https://sherunsstrong.transistor.fm/subscribeThink walk breaks make you slower? Think again. In this episode of the Faster Beyond 50 podcast, Brad Nadauld and Olympic Marathon coach Lindsey Parry discuss one of the most misunderstood and powerful tools for runners over 50 — the Run-Walk Strategy.Whether you're training for a 5K, marathon, or ultra, implementing a smart run-walk plan can help you:✅ Run farther with less fatigue✅ Recover faster between sessions✅ Prevent injuries✅ Feel stronger and more confident on race dayYou'll hear real success stories, including how Lindsey’s 74-year-old dad ran a 50K in 5:45 using this method — and how it helped one runner break a 4-hour marathon barrier after years of frustration.Plus, discover how to personalize the strategy based on your age, pace, and personality — and why using your watch’s interval timer could be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed.
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When Low Heart Rate Running Doesn't Work (& Other Questions)
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Active Forever - Use FAST at checkout and get 10% off your first orderIf you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast you can submit it here: https://coachparry.com/fbf-questionAlso, while you're here, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass if you'd like to run pain and injury-free for years to come: https://coachparry.com/npuc-MasterclassGrab one of our Faster Beyond 50 Training Frameworks here: http://coachparry.com/faster-beyond-50Listen to The She Runs Strong Podcast: https://sherunsstrong.transistor.fm/subscribeIn this episode of the Faster Beyond 50 Podcast, Brad Nadauld and Coach Lindsey Parry dive into some fascinating and often overlooked aspects of running training for runners over 50.We answer listener questions covering a wide range of topics, including:- How to integrate soccer, football, and other sports like paddle and tennis into your running training plan without derailing your marathon or ultra goals.- What "the leans" are — a condition that can end ultra races — and practical strategies to minimize your risk.- Zone 2 training for beginners: Should complete beginners focus on Zone 2, or is it smarter to take a different approach? We break down the emerging trends (and the risks) so you can train smarter and avoid injury.- How multiple COVID infections can impact your running heart rate, training paces, and recovery — and what to do if you’re struggling with slower times and heart rate drift.
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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