Casino Volleyball & Breaking Up With Running at 50

10/03/2025 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

Endurance sports don't have to be your only fitness path in midlife. I discovered this after completing 15 marathons and 3 Ironman competitions.My journey shifted from pounding miles to lifting heavy weights four days weekly and walking 10-12,000 steps daily. This transformation happened after my "midlife gut punch" when I stopped running and surprisingly felt worse.This episode looks at how competitive athletes can embrace new fitness approaches while maintaining strength and joy. You'll learn practical strategies for midlife fitness that protect your joints while building impressive strength for your sports mom lifestyle.

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