Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown

365: Training Over 40: Insights and Adaptations for Runners


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In episode 365 of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we share personal updates on their training and lives, offering insights that listeners can apply to their own running and overall health. Kevin discusses his recovery journey after surgery and how he gradually reintroduced running, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and flexibility in training plans. Angie delves into her research and personal experience with training strategies for women over 40, especially in relation to perimenopause and menopause. The episode emphasizes the significance of enjoying the training process, being adaptable, and maintaining a holistic approach to health and fitness.


04:06 Recovery and Training Post-Surgery

05:55 Balancing Training Plans and Listening to Your Body

12:03 The Importance of Enjoying the Training Process

25:42 Exploring Training for Women Over 40

26:45 The Impact of Hormones on Training

27:58 Challenging Traditional Fitness Advice

28:28 Developing a New Training Protocol

29:45 Balancing High-Intensity and Endurance Training

33:34 The Importance of Enjoyable Training

38:05 Incorporating Strength and HIIT for Women

46:05 Setting Realistic and Enjoyable Goals


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