The She Runs Strong Podcast

By Coach Parry

This podcast is for female runners over 45 who want to recover from sessions quicker, run pain and injury-free, improve their endurance and run faster into their 50s, 60s and beyond.... more

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The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

The She Runs Strong Podcast episodes:

February 20, 2026 Why Female Runners Over 45 Feel Exhausted (It’s Not What You Think)
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What if the thing holding you back right now isn’t discipline… but clarity?
In this episode, Nicky and Shona answer 5 brilliant questions from female runners dealing with sugar cravings, fueling confusion (including the 100g carbs/hour debate), menopause performance shifts, marathon fears at 59, and that very stubborn high hamstring injury.
You’ll walk away with practical guidance on fueling for your body, managing training load, prioritising recovery, and building strength so you can run stronger, especially through midlife and beyond.
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39min
February 13, 2026 The Fueling Mistake Female Runners Over 45 Keep Making
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Elite runners are now fueling at 120–170g carbs an hour... but what does that mean for recreational marathon and ultra runners?
In this episode, sports nutritionist Rebecca Paulser breaks down what’s real vs hype, how to fuel when mileage ramps up, what to do if you can’t stomach gels, and why practice is the difference between a strong finish and a brutal bonk.
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43min
February 06, 2026 The Protein Rule Every Female Runner Over 45 Needs
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Are you training… or just addicted to training?
In this coaching-call episode, Shona and Nicky unpack the uncomfortable truth behind running every day...when it helps your mental health… and when it quietly starts hurting it.
Plus:
🔥 How to return to running after chronic Achilles tendinopathy (especially in perimenopause)
🦠 What to do when a nasty winter bug derails your London Marathon build
🏋️‍♀️ The real balance between heavy lifting + running (without dead legs)
🥩 And how much protein active menopausal women actually need (without the confusion.)
If you’ve ever thought, “I should rest… but I can’t,” this one’s for you.
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40min
January 30, 2026 The Truth About Qualifying for Boston as an Over-45 Female Runner
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She qualified for Boston… and still didn’t get in.
So what changed between missing the BQ buffer in 2024 and running a confident 4:09 in 2025?
In this She Run Strong coaching call, Gretchen Fermann breaks down the real shift: smarter pacing, year-on-year consistency, strength that actually stuck, and the “invisible” factor too many women ignore... sleep + hormones in the menopause transition.
If you’re chasing a Boston qualifier while juggling life, work stress, and a body that’s changing… this episode will show you what it really takes to turn “almost” into “I did it.”
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46min
January 23, 2026 The SIMPLE Strategy for When Running Feels Harder After 45
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Treadmills on holiday, “easy” runs that feel anything but, running with knee arthritis, and where netball or triathlon fits into your training... this Q&A is for female runners 45+ who want to train smart, protect their joints, and still have fun with sport.
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38min
January 16, 2026 The EXACT routine that stops knee & hip pain in female runners over 45
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You train your calves, your glutes, your core… but when last did you train the muscles inside your feet?
In this episode, we unpack “foot core” (the hidden strength most runners ignore), why it could be the missing link behind recurring Achilles, plantar fascia and lower-leg niggles, and the simple at-home drills you can start tonight... while you’re watching Netflix.
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33min
January 02, 2026 The CRITICAL Rule Female Runners Ignore
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New year, new questions. We unpack the goals that actually stick, the fueling mistake most women over 40 are making, why recovery suddenly feels slower in peri/menopause, and what to do when your training is consistent… but your results aren’t. Plus a real, honest chat on mental health and running confidence.
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34min
December 19, 2025 3 vitamin D lessons every 45+ female runner must know
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A festive-season Q&A diving into HYROX hype, holiday training guilt, and the tough truth about death in endurance sport, all wrapped in honest, relatable coaching you won’t hear anywhere else.
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32min
December 12, 2025 I Wish I Knew This Before Using Run Walk in a Marathon After 45
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A different kind of coaching call: Nicky’s back from Valencia with a shiny medal, big breakthroughs (hello, sub-3:30!), and a powerful story of training through chronic anaemia, fatigue, and setbacks, plus Shona gets coached for her marathon that’s just 6 weeks away.
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43min
November 28, 2025 3 Cramp-Prevention Lessons Every Female Runner 45+ Needs to Know
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In this episode of the She Runs Strong podcast powered by Coach Parry, UK run coach Nicky and sports scientist Shona unpack why up to 50% of runners cramp, why it’s not just about electrolytes, how pacing, strength, and training load really drive cramps, and what actually helps on race day, from smarter training to breathing, walk breaks, and even pickle-juice-style “cramp stop” tricks.
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38min

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