Getting Better Sleep: How Runners Can Improve Sleep Quality for Improved Running and Life Performance

Getting Better Sleep: How Runners Can Improve Sleep Quality for Improved Running and Life Performance

Author: Sarah Snyder May 5, 2022 Duration: 13:26
If you are like me, you have a habit of hitting the snooze button! How can runners get better sleep to enhance performance and just have more energy for daily activities? It's quite simple, but we share 7 secrets to better sleep. Hint- they aren't hard, but they aren't the most fun changes either. You can probably guess that better sleep means consistency and turning off your electronics. What are some other quick fixes? Tune in to hear! Links to Products we mentioned: Blue Light Glasses ...

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
Good Is The Enemy Of Great Related To Running Over 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:38
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Good is the enemy of great"? How does it apply to our running, especially running over the age of 40? What about to our overall health and nutrition. Even sleep- what about good sleep vs…
11 Different Strategies to Handle Injuries as a Runner Above 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:12
If you have ever been injured and unable to run, you know how frustrating it can feel. You end up not wanting to do anything (including the exercises that will help your injury) and it's easy to get into a negative minds…
How Two Words Can Change the Trajectory of Your Running Past Age 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:40
Can two words really change the trajectory of your running over 40? YES! We discuss the power of the two words "What If" related to running past age 40 and fitness and life in general. Using this short phrase can stop us…
How to Apply the Limitless Mindset to Running Over 40 and Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:26
After reading Jim Kwik's book, Limitless, I have a lot of thoughts on applying the 'limitless' mindset to running over 40. Specifically, identifying our deeply held beliefs and limitations and addressing them can change…