What Stress is ACTUALLY Doing To Your Running (& Other Great Listener Questions)

What Stress is ACTUALLY Doing To Your Running (& Other Great Listener Questions)

Author: Coach Parry October 28, 2024 Duration: 31:18

Join us for a power-packed listener Q&A on the latest episode of the Faster Beyond 50 podcast! Coach Lindsay Parry tackles your questions on managing cortisol, weight loss for runners, and post-run nutrition, providing essential insights for athletes over 50 aiming to boost performance. We discuss practical strategies for keeping energy levels up and building sustainable progress, with tips that are especially relevant to runners training in tough conditions. Whether you're aiming to improve recovery, optimize your pace, or build strength, this episode is full of expert advice to keep you running strong


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: 62

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How Optimize Your Training After 50 (& Questions Answered) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Why So Many Runners Burn Out After 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:19
Fatigue is part of training - but where is the line between beneficial stress and burnout?In this in-depth episode of the Faster Beyond 50 Podcast, we explore the nuanced difference between acute fatigue, cumulative fati…
Why Healthspan Matters More Than Speed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:40
What’s the secret to staying motivated, consistent, and injury-free in your 50s and beyond?In this powerful Q&A episode, Brad and Lindsey dive into the mindset shifts needed to maintain fitness for life, how to handle an…
The Hidden Hormone Destroying Your Running After 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:18
In this episode, we dive deep into how sleep and stress impact your recovery, performance, and overall health as a midlife runner. You’ll learn how cortisol affects your body, why poor sleep might be sabotaging your prog…
Why Your EASY Runs Feel Harder Than They Should [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:09
Struggling with insomnia, post-race limbo, or confusing cadence advice? In this Q&A episode, Coach Lindsey tackles real questions from runners over 50 — including how to recover after a breakthrough race, what “easy runn…
The SECRET Tool Runners Over 50 Avoid (But Really Shouldn't) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:44
Think walk breaks make you slower? Think again. In this episode of the Faster Beyond 50 podcast, Brad Nadauld and Olympic Marathon coach Lindsey Parry discuss one of the most misunderstood and powerful tools for runners…