Doing a Mid-Year check in on your running goals and overall health is a smart thing to do!

We discuss 10 SMALL changes and habits that have made a difference for me personally and may help you too!

Topics discussed range from food preparation to what socks I recommend- plus a brief chat about fasting and reading.

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We take a break with a short and simple podcast with 10 tips for running on vacation. These are easy things you can do to keep your sanity and get some steps in while still enjoying your holiday! 

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I am NOT a morning person or a natural morning runner! If you are, I am envious! However, I realize the value and importance of getting your workout and morning run done before the day gets busy and you run out of time for your run.

We discuss the power of sleep and its importance for runners, especially masters runners. We also review 10 ways to improve your sleep and get out of bed in the morning to get that morning workout in!

Hint- these are not the most fun recommendations, but they work and you will feel better AND run better - nothing better than that for masters running.

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Join us as we interview a special guest, Joseph Emas (Joe) who is running at 60+. He isn't just running, he's traveling the world to participate in marathons and other road races. We discuss 5 considerations-
1) How to choose races and distances as a runner over the age of 40 (or a runner at any age
2) How to inspire younger runners and keep the flame going!
3) What to do at races to engage other runners and build community (and meet new friends!)
4) How to stay inspired even when things are tough as you age.
5) What to do for training and running as a masters runner and beyond..
Joe is incredibly inspiring and brings stories and experiences to us!

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In this empowering episode about running mindset and the power of words, we dive into the transformative world of self-talk for runners. 

Discover the incredible impact of your inner dialogue on your running performance and overall mindset. 

We explore powerful strategies to replace negative self-talk with positive, motivating affirmations. Learn to shift from phrases like "I look tired" and "Well that sucked" to phrases that build confidence. 

Gain insights on how to build resilience, boost moral, and cultivate a winning mindset through intentional self-talk. 

Tune in and revolutionize your running experience with the power of your words as a runner over 40.

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You CAN run faster in your 50s if you train properly. Listen in as we learn from Shana Miller, certified Running Coach and owner of www.stilettorunning.com.

Shana shares how she hated running until she started back up (signing up for a half marathon!). She explains how she stays injury-free and avoids burn out while training for marathons and how the highlight of her career was qualifying for Boston as a masters runner.

Additionally, Shana reminds us to ALWAYS SHOW UP and how consistency makes all the difference in training. She is a true inspiration as she plans to continue running and competing in road races for years to come.

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Have you ever considered where your personal thermostat is set related to your running life and fitness journey? Maybe you need a reset, a cleaning, or a reprogramming in your running program.

We discuss how we always return to the 'default' setting we have for ourselves related to running. Just like a thermostat maintains a desired temperature, our mind adjusts our internal settings to align with our running goals!

We also have comfort 'zones' related to running that we often get stuck in. If we don't evaluate how our fitness after 40 and running is going, we may not even realize we are staying in that defined comfort zone.

Improving in running entails intentionally expanding this comfort zone by venturing into new experiences, taking on challenges, and embracing discomfort. Small steps, consistently taken, can lead to significant gains in running!

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Do you find yourself comparing yourself to other runners? Maybe you look at other runners or health enthusiasts and find yourself feeling less than. You might think other runners have better bodies, better times, put in more miles, have more motivation..the list goes on.

We are humans and our brains naturally compare ourselves to others. What if we could figure out how to feel inspired by another person's accomplishments instead of resentful and jealous?

We discuss three ways to break free from the comparison trap in running and actually use comparison in a positive way for masters running and running over 40. 

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We discuss "The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team" by American distance runner, Kara Goucher.

If you haven't read the book, we provide a quick review of the highlights and issues discussed within, including:

• Confidence in running and racing
• Body image in running and racing
• Speaking up or out for what you believe in related to sports and life

If you are in the over 40 running demographic, this book will definitely make you think about your generation and how it may have affected your running and health.

Link to purchase the book: "The Longest Race"

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"I'm not a ' real' runner. Or, "I'm not a 'real' runner anymore.

If you have ever said things like that to yourself, give this episode a listen. What the heck is a definition of a real runner anyway? We discuss what a real runner is and how to use the best self-talk to build your self confidence in running.

Wondering what one word other than real can create self doubt and limit your potential in running? We share a quick and easy way to eliminate the word just from your vocabulary so that you optimize your running and life.

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