The Age Limit Myth: Are Our Best Running Years Behind Us?

Does turning 40 mean your fastest running years are behind you—or can women continue getting stronger, more durable and even faster as they age?

Ashley and Trax confront their own questions about aging, ambition and how long they can continue chasing big goals. They talk with masters runner Jenny Hitchings, who ran a lifetime-best marathon at 59; 82-year-old record-setting runner Jan Holmquist; and exercise physiologist Dr. Susie Reiner.

Together, they explore what really changes in our bodies as we age, what can still improve and why longevity may require more intentional training, fueling and recovery—but not less ambition.

The takeaway: Aging may change how we train and measure progress, but it doesn’t mean our best years are automatically behind us.

Find complete show notes and guest resources at stillrunningpod.com.

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