In this episode of Run Long After 60, I’m joined by runner, coach, and community builder Lisa Pozzoni.

Lisa is a Master Certified ChiRunning Instructor and the founder of TheRunningUniversity, which recently marked its tenth year of training, coaching, and supporting runners across all stages of life. Her work reflects a long-term commitment to strength, durability, and thoughtful preparation — especially as athletes age.

Lisa is also the heart behind what many know as the “Purple Tribe” — a community of women, often over 50 and sometimes well into their 70s and 80s, who show up consistently for training, races, and events. Their presence exemplifies what real community looks like in the ultrarunning space: inclusive, supportive, and grounded in shared effort rather than outcomes.

We talk about training with intention, the role of strength and recovery in long-term endurance, and how consistency — not intensity — sustains progress over decades. Lisa shares her perspective as a coach, mentor, and organizer, and why building connection can be just as important as building fitness.

Since this episode first aired, it’s been a joy to watch @TruCoachLisa step more fully into sharing her work publicly — opening up her voice, her experience, and her community through social media with warmth and generosity. It’s a reminder of how powerful encouragement and visibility can be, at any stage of life.

This is a conversation about leadership, resilience, and showing up — not to chase trends or numbers, but to create spaces where people can keep moving, learning, and belonging.

Run Long After 60 is a show about people who continue doing hard things because movement, challenge, and curiosity still matter.

Note: These early episodes were originally recorded for video. Audio quality may vary slightly from episode to episode, but the conversations remain intact and unedited.

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