Why You Need Something to Look Forward to in Your Running

Why You Need Something to Look Forward to in Your Running

Author: Sarah Snyder April 2, 2024 Duration: 15:49
Running is HARD. That's what makes it great but it also makes it hard to keep it up day after day, year after year. Giving yourself something to look forward to short term AND long term can make all the difference. We discuss some small ways to give yourself that reward and something to keep you moving! Visit https://runningwithgrit.com/favorites for our favorite things related to running after age 40!

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
What Causes The Runner's High? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:01
Have you ever experience the "runner's high"? If so, do you know what causes it? We've always heard that endorphins produce that wonderful post-exercise feeling. BUT newer research proves that theory wrong, and instead,…
Running HAPPY- Finding Happiness as a Runner in Your 40s and Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:11
How we define happy depends on the person, but we all can find our own meaning of being a "happy runner". In this episode, we dive into 7 ways to find and maintain happiness as a runner in your 40s and beyond. Spoiler al…
Why You Should Have High Expectations of Yourself as a Masters Runner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:50
Have you ever been told that you have TOO high of expectations of yourself for your running or fitness? It’s up to you to do some self reflection and analyze feedback that you receive, but it’s also up to you to set your…
10 Ideas to Make Memories While Making Miles as a Runner Over 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:20
Join us as we interview masters runner and marathoner Joe Emas. Joe is a stellar story-teller and motivator. He teaches us to: Embrace changeDance a little along the run at racesTake in the sunsetOpen yourself to opportu…
Finding Unexpected Mentors as a Runner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Runners' Checklist for a Thriving Month [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:42
If you are a runner or trying to get back into running, what's on your checklist for the month? We discuss 7 ways to uplevel your running and fitness this month! 1) How can you make challenging things just a little easie…
Dealing with People Who Don't Understand Your Running [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:55
Most people are not runners. Most people are not concerned with their nutrition. Which means, most people are not going to understand your level of commitment and will consider your running "weird". We discuss 4 ways to…