449: Your Running Foundation: The 3 Essentials That You Can't Ignore, Especially After 40
If running has started to feel harder after 40—more aches and pains, lingering tightness, slower paces, low energy, or frustrating injuries—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 essential pieces of a strong running foundation and why so many runners skip them (even the ones who are “doing all the right things”).
You’ll learn why running alone doesn’t build the foundation you need, why stretching isn’t the answer most runners think it is, and how to train in a way that helps your body feel better, move better, and run stronger—without burning out.
In this episode, we cover:
- The 3 biggest reasons runners over 40 start feeling stuck or injury-prone
- Why tightness is often a strength + control issue (not a flexibility issue)
- The 3 foundation pillars: mobility, motor control, and easy running
- Why most runners run too hard too often (and how that impacts recovery + hormones)
- The Training Pyramid: foundation first, then strength/speed, then power/intensity
- How to fit this into your week without adding “more” to your plate
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