About this episode

This episode discusses whether female runners over 45 can still achieve personal bests and offers practical training advice.

This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever . Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Can you still run PBs as you get older, or do you need to rethink what success looks like as a runner? Nicky and Shona answer real runner questions on training, recovery, injury prevention, racing in the heat, and setting meaningful goals as we age. They cover: - How to fuel properly when you have a run and strength session on the same day - How to train for a hot race when you live in a colder climate - Why strength training is essential for hilly, challenging races like the Great Wall Marathon - Whether yoga should replace strength training for runners - What could be causing recurring runner’s knee - How runners over 60 can set exciting, motivating goals = Whether your PB days are really behind you...or not If you’re a female runner over 45, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you train smarter, stay strong, and keep loving your running for…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Parry

Guests: Nicky, Shona

Topics covered

• running after 45
• training advice
• injury prevention
• strength training
• goal setting

Keywords

• running PBs
• female runners
• training
• strength training
• injury prevention
• goal setting
• age and running

Sponsors

Active Forever

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Great Wall Marathon

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