DiscoverThe Extramilest Podcast#106: Running After 40: Lessons To Improve At Any Age, with Sean Lee
#106: Running After 40: Lessons To Improve At Any Age, with Sean Lee

#106: Running After 40: Lessons To Improve At Any Age, with Sean Lee

Update: 2025-08-23
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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO  to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Sean Lee started running at 45 and has since accomplished what most athletes half his age only dream of: 17 marathons with a 2:54 PR, 2 Ironmans, and 25 ultras including UTMB, Badwater 135, and AC 100. We dive into his decade-long journey, exploring lessons from early mistakes, refined race strategies, and how he balances running with strength training to become stronger, happier, and healthier.

 

Learn more about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program at https://www.pbprogram.com/

 

Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TWqLPJdGHlE 

 

 

CHAPTERS:

  • 0:00 – Lessons from 10 years of training and racing
  • 1:31 – Sponsor LMNT
  • 2:43 – Introduction: Sean’s journey
  • 3:19 – What advice would Sean give to his younger self
  • 7:38 – Race preparation and fueling mistakes
  • 10:03 – Sean’s training evolution over the years
  • 14:35 – Cross-training and climbing for runners
  • 15:19 – Advice for beginners trying climbing or new activities
  • 19:50 – Coaching others vs. applying lessons to yourself
  • 24:05 – Entering races with less pressure and expectations
  • 27:03 – Strength training and mobility for runners 40, 50, 60+
  • 28:19 – People starting out with rucking and weighted vests
  • 33:38 – Advice for new runners to build consistency
  • 37:26 – Getting over the initial “hump” of running
  • 43:39 – Most challenging and most memorable race experiences
  • 46:40 – Running gear that made the biggest difference
  • 50:31 – Favorite nutrition, gels, and electrolytes
  • 52:47 – Toe socks, blisters, and foot care strategies
  • 55:43 – Next adventures and volunteering at races
  • 59:08 – Where to find Sean
  • 59:48 – How to become a stronger, happier, healthier athlete

 

 

FIND SEAN: 

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraseanman

► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1323893 

► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.lee.1069020 

 

 

LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED

► Conversation with Taylor Knibb: https://youtu.be/YeKjFDLrjRY</

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#106: Running After 40: Lessons To Improve At Any Age, with Sean Lee

#106: Running After 40: Lessons To Improve At Any Age, with Sean Lee

Floris Gierman, Extramilest