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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!
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We dive into an issue that many runners face—overthinking. Whether you're hesitating to start running, debating on signing up for a race, or just getting stuck in your thoughts, these 10 strategies can help simplify your running journey and bring more ease to your routine. Drawing from insights from friends, top running advice, and mental strategies, these tips are perfect for runners of all levels.Key Takeaways:Use the 5-Second RuleInspired by Mel Robbins, the 5-Second Rule (counting down 5,...
Special Guest Episode with Joseph Emas- his philosophy that running, like fine wine, only improves with time. Joe’s inspiring story includes overcoming health challenges, running marathons, and finding joy in every step of his running journey.Key Highlights:Introduction to Joe’s Running JourneyJoe shares insights from his 47 years of running, including completing 50 marathons and building lasting friendships through the sport. His positive mindset and determination have helped him face ...
Welcome to Episode 122 of the Running After Age 40 podcast! Today, we’re tackling a topic that every runner, and really anyone committed to a fitness routine, has likely faced—burnout. We share seven powerful strategies to help you manage those times when you feel drained and ready to give up on running. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:Key Takeaways:Reconnect with Your WhyBurnout often comes from losing touch with your deeper motivation. Rediscover your purpose, whether it’s to stay active...
Let's exploring countdown framing—a powerful strategy where you start with a total goal and count down, not up. This approach, sparked by a post I saw about the remaining days of 2024, can bring new motivation to your running. Counting down the days left in the year made me feel that extra push, so today we’re applying that same idea to training and races. Let’s make the final stretch of any goal as rewarding as the finish line!Key TopicsCountdown Framing ExplainedHow this technique...
Welcome to Episode 120 of the Running After Age 40 podcast! Today we’re tackling a mindset shift that can make a big difference in your running and overall health: turning “I wish” into actionable steps.In This Episode:Five Common “I Wish” Statements: I dive into five “I wish” thoughts we often have around running, training, and health, and how to flip those into actions that move us forward."I wish I had started sooner": Instead of dwelling on when you began, appreciate where you are now and...
Ever wondered how to keep your running routine intact when life throws major changes your way? In this episode, we explore how runners over 40 can navigate big life transitions—whether it’s sending kids off to college, starting a new job, or moving to a new city—while staying committed to their fitness and well-being. We share seven actionable tips to keep running at the center of your life, helping you find balance and mental clarity amidst the chaos.Key Takeaways:Don’t skip your runs – Cons...
That title really made you want to listen to this episode huh! Why you should do what you hate related to running and fitness...For years, I have told everyone I hate yoga. Thus, I don't do yoga. But in reality, it is something that would really benefit me as a runner and a woman over the age of 40. We discuss 2 reasons why you should pick a few things that you hate and do them anyway. And we discuss HOW to get yourself to do them.https://runningwithgrit.com/category/faves/ for all thing...
Goals and resolutions are not just for New Years! The change of seasons can be the ideal time to reassess YOUR goals and motivation in running.We discuss specific questions to ask yourself as we approach a new season. Grab a pencil and paper and listen along. Running in the summer can be an amazing gift during vacations and sunsets- don't miss out in the craziness and have your goals and plans made in advance!Running With Grit's Favorite Things
Have you ever experience the "runner's high"? If so, do you know what causes it?We've always heard that endorphins produce that wonderful post-exercise feeling. BUT newer research proves that theory wrong, and instead, suggests that endocannabinoids are responsible.Listen in as expert Blaise Collins, PhD, ACSM-EP-C shares an overview of what really causes the runner's high. He gives us a summary of a review article from The International Journal of Molecular Science.View his full article...
How we define happy depends on the person, but we all can find our own meaning of being a "happy runner".In this episode, we dive into 7 ways to find and maintain happiness as a runner in your 40s and beyond. Spoiler alert- it starts by putting a smile on your face.Support the Running After Age 40 Podcast by sharing the following links: https://runningwithgrit.com/favorites/
Have you ever stopped to think about why some people stick with running and an exercise plan and why other's don't? What is it about the people who don't stick with it that makes them quit? And why do others run for 50 plus years, still loving it and finding passion in the sport?We discuss my favorite ways to stay motivated as a runner- even on the hardest days, hardest years, and hardest decades. Visit https://www.runningwithgrit.com/category/faves for specific information on our favori...
We can train our physical fitness and measure it - we can easily measure our miles, our times, our heart rate, and almost instantaneously see improvements.But what about your emotional fitness? Have you been paying attention to it? Do you have clear and concrete goals on training your mind to be the best you that you can be AND the best runner that you can be?We discuss what emotional fitness means and some questions to ask yourself related to this tough topic!Visit our favorite things link t...
Running is HARD. That's what makes it great but it also makes it hard to keep it up day after day, year after year.Giving yourself something to look forward to short term AND long term can make all the difference. We discuss some small ways to give yourself that reward and something to keep you moving!Visit https://runningwithgrit.com/favorites for our favorite things related to running after age 40!
Have you ever been told that you have TOO high of expectations of yourself for your running or fitness? It’s up to you to do some self reflection and analyze feedback that you receive, but it’s also up to you to set your goals where you want them.As noted in Good To Great by Jim Collins, it’s always possible to improve- the day you become satisfied is the day you stop getting better.We discuss why sometimes you SHOULD have high expectations of yourself (even unrealistic ones) in running and h...
Join us as we interview masters runner and marathoner Joe Emas. Joe is a stellar story-teller and motivator. He teaches us to:Embrace changeDance a little along the run at racesTake in the sunsetOpen yourself to opportunityAnd MORE!Favorites from the Running After Age 40 PodcastThis episode is sponsored by Factor.
We all need mentors, in running, health, fitness, and life. In today's episode, we discuss finding unexpected mentors in our running- people of all ages, paces, and backgrounds. Specifically, we cover strategies to seek out new mentors as a runner and focus on always staying open to asking questions and learning about other runners to maximize our own journey.Episode Sponsor:Factor Meals (use link for coupon)Favorites from the Running After Age 40 Podcast
Putting yourself at the starting line of a race or deciding to start a training program to get back in shape can be anxiety-provoking. Pre-race nerves are real and almost everyone has them.We discuss 5 ways to minimize your pre-race anxiety (or training nerves)- for those who are seasoned racers and those who are setting a goal to start running. This episode is sponsored by Factor Meals- Click this link to save on your first order.Favorites from the Running After Age 40 Podcast
If you are a runner or trying to get back into running, what's on your checklist for the month?We discuss 7 ways to uplevel your running and fitness this month! 1) How can you make challenging things just a little easier to handle?2) What is one way you can get a little more mental clarity on the run?3) How can you best document your progress to ensure future success?4) Why should you surprise yourself with small rewards?5) How can you stop the stalling before heading out for a run?6) What's ...
Most people are not runners. Most people are not concerned with their nutrition. Which means, most people are not going to understand your level of commitment and will consider your running "weird".We discuss 4 ways to handle dealing with non-supportive friends and family, and people who simply don't understand your running. Spoiler alert- they don't have to understand your running, they don't have to love running, and you can still love each other!https://www.runningwithgrit.com for more inf...
As runners over 40, there are a lot of things out of our control. The weather, the hills, the stress from family and friends, a heavy load at work- you are busy people. The one thing we can always control in our health and fitness is our reaction to what happens in each workout and race. We discuss "Who are you when things get hard" and four specific ways to address hard races, hard workouts, and hard times in our lives. We also review how to stop avoiding doing the hard things out of fe...
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