September 24, 2025

Running Stronger After 50: The 4-Step Solution (Part 2) (with Bobby McGee & Matt Pendola

1 hour 2 minutes

In this second part of my conversation with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist Matt Pendola, we move beyond the challenges of ageing and dive straight into the solutions.

If part one painted the picture of why running performance declines after 50, today is all about how to fight back. From mobility and stability foundations to strength, power, and “broken endurance” running, Bobby and Matt lay out practical strategies that any athlete can implement to keep running strong well into their later years.

Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and want to maintain speed, resilience, and confidence on the run, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

What You’ll Learn

Why mobility and stability are the true foundation before strength work

The role of power training (and why it matters more than brute strength)

How the soleus muscle acts as your “second heart” — and why training it is essential

The benefits of broken endurance running (run-walk strategies that actually make you faster)

Gender-specific considerations: mobility vs. stability focus for men and women

How to reframe ageing as an opportunity for your biggest gains

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Connect with Bobby McGee

Website - bobbymcee.com

Instagram - bobbymcgeerunning

Pendola Project - Run Form

Bobby also recommends the following books

Endure - Alex Hutchinson

The Transformational Power of Pure Intelligence Cory Reich

Bobby is a consultant for STRYD power meters, He highly recommends the Duo if you want state of the art mechanical data to work on your run

Connect with Matt Pendola

Website - Pendola Project and check out his programs including a free movement improvement assessment and protocol

Instagram: @PendolaProject

Facebook: PendolaProject

Matt recommended the following book:

Win the Inside Game by Steve Magness- I feel this book has helped me to navigate modern life's "threats" with tools on how to turn them into meaningful "challenges".

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