About this episode

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses running longevity, training habits for older runners, and the importance of strength training as we age.

Dr. Jordan Metzl is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, bestselling author, and a highly sought after international speaker. His new book, Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity , is now available! Jordan is the creator of the immensely popular Iron Strength workout, a medical columnist for Triathlete Magazine, and a 37-time marathon finisher (not to mention an Ironman Triathlete!). In this conversation, we focus on running longevity: The training habits that need to change in your 40's and 50's Potential tension between performance and longevity The role of strength training as we age a lot more... Follow Jordan on IG here . Thanks for a great conversation, Jordan! Thank you 2Before! We are supported by 2Before , a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles. Just like beetroot powder but more effective, 2before uses the powerful vasodilation benefits of blackcurrant…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Fitzgerald

Guest: Dr. Jordan Metzl

Topics covered

• running longevity
• strength training
• aging
• performance vs longevity
• training habits

Sponsors

2Before

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard, Triathlete Magazine

Products: 2Before

Books & works: Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity

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