Finding Unexpected Mentors as a Runner

Finding Unexpected Mentors as a Runner

Author: Sarah Snyder March 6, 2024 Duration: 10:50
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

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
Who Are You When Things Get Hard Related to Your Running and Fitness? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:47
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 a…
Being Proactive About Rest As Runners Over 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:49
Have you ever noticed you get sick at the same time every year? Or maybe that you get injured at the same time during a training cycle for every marathon that you run? For you, maybe you hit rock bottom fatigue levels on…
Keep Learning in 2024 as a Runner Over 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:43
Here's what we don't discuss in this episode: goals, habits, or resolutions related to running. Here's what we discuss in this episode: LEARNING and why continuous learning keeps us sharp and ultimately helps our running…
Returning To Run After An Injury AND Prevention of Running Injuries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
Have you ever been told that you will never run again? Or maybe, as you are dealing with an injury, the health care practitioner told you just to stop running, only for the injury to return as soon as you return to runni…
How Do You Want Your Running To Feel in 2024- Choosing Your WORD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
How do you want your running to feel in 2024? What word describes how you want your running AND your life to be in the next 12 months? We discuss strategies to brainstorm a word that reflects what you want to happen, and…
10 Mind Tricks For Getting Out The Door As A Runner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:32
Runners love to run BUT we also procrastinate our workout sometimes. Can you relate? You know you need to get out the door but suddenly you end up checking email, grabbing another snack, or helping one of your kids. How…
Why It's Ok To Be A Weird Runner (And It's Actually a GOOD Thing) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
If you are going to be healthy and fit and a runner over the age of 40, you aren't going to be normal. Are you okay with that? How do you feel when people judge you for being that weird runner or eating weird? We discuss…
What To Do When You Feel Tired In Running or Just in Life! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:29
There's not a listener out there who can't relate to feeling tired when you run. Or when you race. Or when your alarm goes off! So what should you do? Should you slow down? Stop? Hit snooze? We discuss four strategies fo…