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In episode 365 of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we share personal updates on their training and lives, offering insights that listeners can apply to their own running and overall health. Kevin discusses his recovery journey after surgery and how he gradually reintroduced running, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and flexibility in training plans. Angie delves into her research and personal experience with training strategies for women over 40, especially in relation to perimenopause and menopause. The episode emphasizes the significance of enjoying the training process, being adaptable, and maintaining a holistic approach to health and fitness.

04:06 Recovery and Training Post-Surgery

05:55 Balancing Training Plans and Listening to Your Body

12:03 The Importance of Enjoying the Training Process

25:42 Exploring Training for Women Over 40

26:45 The Impact of Hormones on Training

27:58 Challenging Traditional Fitness Advice

28:28 Developing a New Training Protocol

29:45 Balancing High-Intensity and Endurance Training

33:34 The Importance of Enjoyable Training

38:05 Incorporating Strength and HIIT for Women

46:05 Setting Realistic and Enjoyable Goals

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In this episode of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we delve into the importance of proper fueling and nutrition to become a more efficient runner. Topics covered include daily nutrition, pre-run, mid-run, and post-run fueling strategies, and the impact of specific diets and fasting on performance. Emphasizing the need for high-quality whole foods and consistent eating habits, while also addressing common misconceptions and practical tips to optimize running performance through better nutrition.

02:09 Understanding Nutrition for Runners

04:14 Daily Nutrition and Consistency

07:55 Processed Foods and Protein Supplements

11:19 The Importance of Consistent Fueling

12:34 Intermittent Fasting and Runners

20:34 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances in Athletes

21:07 The Debate on Fasted Workouts

21:37 Importance of Fueling During Workouts

22:45 Training Strategies: Fueling for Performance

23:53 Hydration and Fueling Tips

25:54 Adapting Your Gut for Fueling

28:39 Post-Workout Nutrition Essentials

30:19 Balancing Macronutrients for Recovery

39:15 The Role of Daily Activity in Fitness

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Episode 363 of the Real Life Runners Podcast delves into Part 2 of becoming a more efficient runner, focusing on running form. We emphasize the importance of proper running posture, optimal cadence, and correct arm swing. We discuss common mistakes like running too upright or hunched over, overstriding, and excessive arm cross-over, offering practical tips on how to correct these issues. The episode underscores the need for strength and mobility work to support running form improvements.a

00:54 The Importance of Running Form

03:29 Running Economy and Efficiency

06:28 Common Posture Mistakes

13:12 Practical Tips for Improving Posture

23:04 Understanding Overstriding

25:42 Introduction to Cadence

26:13 Calculating Your Cadence

27:20 Improving Running Efficiency

28:45 Avoiding Common Cadence Mistakes

38:11 The Importance of Arm Swing

47:34 Proper Arm Swing Techniques

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