Running Motivation: 5 Simple Ways to Trick Your Brain and Shift Your Mindset for Running and Life

Running Motivation: 5 Simple Ways to Trick Your Brain and Shift Your Mindset for Running and Life

Author: Sarah Snyder April 20, 2022 Duration: 13:22
A few easy shifts in the words you say to yourself and others can make a HUGE impact on your running life and personal well-being. There is energy behind the words we use- are you going to use words that fuel you with positive energy or those that zap you and put you in a negative state of being? If you need a little extra running motivation, try changing the words you use. The words spoken or said in your head make you feel a certain way. We share 5 quick and easy 'word switches' to give ...

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
7 Myths About Running Over 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:39
If you are like most of us runners over 40, you've heard a time or two: "Running is bad for the knees" "You should take more rest days" Maybe you are just starting to run and feel like you don't love it. We dispel the my…
8 Time Management Hacks to Give You More Time for Running and Fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:30
Have you ever felt super busy and wondered how you can fit in running, strength training, and stretching? If you are like most of us, you've made the excuse at least once that you are too busy to work out. We discuss 8 T…
Choosing Your Word For 2023 For Running and Fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:24
Have you ever made New Year's resolutions and found that they just didn't stick? Maybe you've heard about choosing a word of the year but you've never done it and don't really see the need. We discuss choosing a word for…
Running and Mental Toughness: You Are What You Say You Are [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
What words do you say (out loud or to yourself) or in writing and how do they relate to running and mental toughness? How can you be more aware of the thoughts you have and how the words you say affect you? We discuss: R…
Epigenetics and Running: Running For Longetivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 g…
10 Guaranteed Ways to Find Gratitude in Running Over 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
It's easy to take running for granted. Maybe you can relate to the feeling of dread when it's time for your run or getting closer to race day and you don't feel prepared. Today, we discuss 10 ways that running in 2022 an…