Running After Age 40

Beating Decision Fatigue as a Runner Over 40

Whether you’re a seasoned runner over 40 or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you create habits that stick. What You’ll Learn in

Kindness on the Run: Spreading Good Vibes One Step at a Time

Happy Holidays from The Running After Age 40 Podcast! We discuss QUICK ways to be a little kinder on the roads. Kindness matters. This episode is sponsored by Garden C

Stop Overthinking as a Runner

We dive into an issue that many runners face—overthinking. Whether you're hesitating to start running, debating on signing up for a race, or just getting stuck in yo

Aging Like Fine Wine- Running at 70 and Beyond

Special Guest Episode with Joseph Emas-  his philosophy that running, like fine wine, only improves with time. Joe’s inspiring story includes overcoming health challenges

What To Do When You Feel Burnt Out As a Runner Over 40

Welcome to Episode 122 of the Running After Age 40 podcast! Today, we’re tackling a topic that every runner, and really anyone committed to a fitness routine, has likely

Countdown to Motivation: How Counting Backwards Boosts Your Running Goals After 40

Let's exploring countdown framing—a powerful strategy where you start with a total goal and count down, not up. This approach, sparked by a post I saw about the rema

Stop Wishing, Start Running: Turning 'I Wish' into Action

Welcome to Episode 120 of the Running After Age 40 podcast! Today we’re tackling a mindset shift that can make a big difference in your running and overall health: turnin

What To Do About Running When You Have a Major Life Change

Ever wondered how to keep your running routine intact when life throws major changes your way? In this episode, we explore how runners over 40 can navigate big life trans

Why You Should Do What You Hate Related To Running and Fitness

That title really made you want to listen to this episode huh! Why you should do what you hate related to running and fitness... For years, I have told everyone I hate y

Seasonal Check In- Summer Running Goal Setting

Goals and resolutions are not just for New Years! The change of seasons can be the ideal time to reassess YOUR goals and motivation in running. We discuss specific quest

What Causes The Runner's High?

Have you ever experience the "runner's high"? If so, do you know what causes it? We've always heard that endorphins produce that wonderful post-exercise feelin

Running HAPPY- Finding Happiness as a Runner in Your 40s and Beyond

How we define happy depends on the person, but we all can find our own meaning of being a "happy runner". In this episode, we dive into 7 ways to find and maintain happi

My Favorite Ways to Stay Motivated as a Runner (And Why Some Stick With It and Others Don't)

Have you ever stopped to think about why some people stick with running and an exercise plan and why other's don't? What is it about the people who don't s

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

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 abou

Why You Need Something to Look Forward to in Your Running

Running is HARD. That's what makes it great but it also makes it hard to keep it up day after day, year after year. Giving yourself something to look forward to sho

Why You Should Have High Expectations of Yourself as a Masters Runner

Have you ever been told that you have TOO high of expectations of yourself for your running or fitness? It’s up to you to do some self reflection and analyze feedback tha

10 Ideas to Make Memories While Making Miles as a Runner Over 40

Join us as we interview masters runner and marathoner Joe Emas. Joe is a stellar story-teller and motivator. He teaches us to: Embrace changeDance a little along the run

Finding Unexpected Mentors as a Runner

We all need mentors, in running, health, fitness, and life. In today's episode, we discuss finding unexpected mentors in our running- people of all ages, paces, and

5 Ways to Overcome Pre-Race Nerves (or Pre-Run Nerves) and Anxiety as a Runner

Putting yourself at the starting line of a race or deciding to start a training program to get back in shape can be anxiety-provoking. Pre-race nerves are real and almost

Runners' Checklist for a Thriving Month

If you are a runner or trying to get back into running, what's on your checklist for the month? We discuss 7 ways to uplevel your running and fitness this month!