Epigenetics and Running: Running For Longetivity

Epigenetics and Running: Running For Longetivity

Author: Sarah Snyder December 10, 2022 Duration: 19:36
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 not stuck with bad genes and the choices we make every day make a difference. Specifically, we review: What foods have the most positive epigenetic effectsHow running changes epigenetics, why strength training is importantThis episode provides some hope for runners over 40 (or at any age) and ...

Hosted by runner and coach Sarah Snyder, Running After Age 40 is a conversation for those who see the decades after forty not as a slowdown but as a new chapter in their athletic life. This isn't about generic advice for twenty-somethings; it's a focused look at the unique physiology, mindset, and goals of the masters runner. Each episode tackles real questions: how to adapt training to prevent injury, the role of strength and mobility work, navigating hormonal changes, and finding sustainable motivation. You'll hear from experts in sports medicine, nutrition, and psychology, alongside candid stories from runners in their forties, fifties, sixties, and beyond who are still hitting trails, setting personal bests, and rediscovering joy in the sport. The aim is to move beyond just "shuffling" and to run with purpose and longevity. Whether you're lacing up for the first time or are a seasoned competitor adjusting your approach, this podcast provides the thoughtful, evidence-backed, and deeply relatable community you need. Tune in for honest talk that balances the science of aging with the undeniable passion that keeps us moving forward, one mile at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Running After Age 40
Podcast Episodes
5 Ways to Be a More Confident Runner in your 40s and Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:27
Have you ever wanted to be more confident in running? Do you sometimes feel like you aren't 'good' enough or that you are not truly a runner?' This episode will discuss: 1) How to handle that negative voice in your head…
What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Running (Or Working Out) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
What do do when you don't feel like running (or working out).... Seriously. The struggle is real. If you wake up excited to run every morning, I envy you. If you are like most people, many days you simply don't feel like…