When I was a kid, I remember attending “Over the Hill” parties for my uncles when they reached age 40. Well, times have changed!
These days, 40 is the new 30. So many athletes are embracing longevity, making wiser training decisions, hiring a running coach, and extending their competitive years far into their 40’s and beyond.
And why not?!
We now know better ways to train, recover, fuel, and race. We don’t just hammer big mileage weeks anymore (though, they’re important). Recovery is better understood and valued just as much as training itself.
Fueling has also dramatically changed. We are far from the damaging era of “lighter is faster” that I grew up in during the early 2000’s (thank God). Finally, we are embracing carbohydrates and eating enough.
Our knowledge has expanded, making athletic success at any age far easier. As I always like to say, “knowledge is a competitive advantage.”
And today, I wan to highlight the journey of a client who’s making a running comeback at age 40.
New Coaching Call: A Running Comeback at 40
We’ve all seen the polished success stories. The triumphant comebacks, the overnight sensations, the seemingly effortless ascents to the top. But what about the messy middle? What about the real work, the struggles, and the breakthroughs that pave the way for transformation?
That’s precisely what you’ll find in the latest Strength Running podcast episode. This isn’t your typical motivational pep talk or a curated highlight reel of success. Instead, it’s a candid, unedited glimpse into a real coaching session, offering a rare window into the process of personal growth.
The specific episode focuses on a client named Melanie navigating a significant life transition at 40. This is a crucial age where many people find themselves reassessing their priorities, career paths, and personal goals.
After setting her half marathon PR in her 20’s, Melanie now wants to set a new PR at age 40.
The conversation explores:
- her past training
- injury history
- what she’s doing now to get back into the swing of training
- specific training adjustments that will help her improve
- how she should structure the rest of 2025
Melanie is a member of Team Strength Running, letting her get affordable coaching, a library of training plans, ongoing guidance, and a peer network to stay motivated. You can learn more and join us here!
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