How Optimize Your Training After 50 (& Questions Answered)

How Optimize Your Training After 50 (& Questions Answered)

Author: Coach Parry July 14, 2025 Duration: 29:59

In this Q&A episode of the Faster Beyond 50 podcast, Brad and Coach Lindsey dive into some hot (and sweaty!) runner topics:

✅ Should you take salt tablets to prevent cramps?
✅ How to adjust your training if you're heading to altitude
✅ Is compression gear worth the hype—for running or recovery?
✅ Why your new running shoes might be making your knee pain worse
✅ Cycling vs. running—can you really swap one for the other?

Whether you're training for your next marathon or just trying to run pain-free after 50, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert insights to help you stay strong, healthy, and smart about your training.


Hosted by Coach Parry, The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast is a direct conversation for the experienced runner who knows their body is changing but refuses to let their goals slow down. This isn't about generic advice; it's a focused resource on the specific realities of training as an athlete over fifty. Each episode digs into practical strategies for intelligent recovery, because bouncing back stronger is the foundation for everything else. We tackle how to structure training to build resilience and avoid common aches, turning years of experience into a durable advantage. The discussions go beyond just logging miles, exploring how to adapt nutrition, mindset, and technique to sustain endurance and find new speed. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy pain-free runs for decades to come, this podcast provides the nuanced guidance you need. It’s a space where the wisdom of longevity meets actionable planning, all dedicated to helping you run stronger and feel better, regardless of the number on the birthday cake. Tune in for honest talks that respect your history in the sport while focusing squarely on your next finish line.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast
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