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"Women over 40 need to train smarter, not harder. It’s about understanding our bodies and adapting, not just grinding through the same training we did in our 20s."

Lauren Beihoffer’s journey is all about reinvention, adventure, and pushing limits. A former scientist turned ultra-runner and coach, Lauren found trail running after a major life shift—one that took her from the world of academia to endurance sports. She’s since built a life centered around movement, resilience, and exploration.

In This Episode:

• From Science to Trails – Lauren shares how she left behind a career in research and academia, found running, and ultimately fell in love with the ultra-distance.

• Postpartum Running & Recovery – A deep dive into Lauren’s personal experience navigating postpartum depression, rebuilding strength, and finding empowerment through trail running.

• Ultra-Endurance & Adventure Racing – Beyond traditional trail running, Lauren has taken on adventure races, mountaineering, and FKTs (Fastest Known Times). She shares what drives her to explore different endurance challenges.

• Training & Coaching for Women Over 40 – Lauren specializes in working with female athletes navigating the unique challenges of aging, hormonal shifts, and maintaining peak performance.

• East Coast Running Tours – Lauren is the mastermind behind incredible running retreats, blending community, skill-building, and outdoor adventure.

  
  

Lauren’s Links:

• IG - @lauren_runswild

• Lauren Beihoffer’s Coaching & Retreats: misfitmountainathletics.com

• Adventure Racing Info: US Adventure Racing Association

• Frozen Head State Park (Home of the Barkley Marathons): Frozen Head State Park

• Scar Challenge Run (Smoky Mountain AT Route): Fastest Known Time - SCAR

• Lauren on Naked and Afraid : Discovery Channel - Naked and Afraid

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Lauren Beihoffer, ultrarunning, trail running, adventure racing, postpartum running, women over 40, ultra endurance, coaching, training, Barkley Marathons, Frozen Head, running retreats, mountaineering, FKTs, adventure athlete, perimenopause, nutrition, ultra training, strength training, endurance sports