Why Your Emotional Fitness is as Important as Your Physical Fitness and Running

Why Your Emotional Fitness is as Important as Your Physical Fitness and Running

Author: Sarah Snyder April 9, 2024 Duration: 7:36
We can train our physical fitness and measure it - we can easily measure our miles, our times, our heart rate, and almost instantaneously see improvements. But what about your emotional fitness? Have you been paying attention to it? Do you have clear and concrete goals on training your mind to be the best you that you can be AND the best runner that you can be? We discuss what emotional fitness means and some questions to ask yourself related to this tough topic! Visit our favorite things ...

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.
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