EP 730: The Aging Athlete Series - Introduction

Trail Runner Nation

Ultramarathon, Fitness, Running, Community, Health & Fitness, Trail, Endurance, Trails, Sports

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🗓️ 22 May 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

What does it mean to be a trail runner in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s—or even your 70s? How do years of pounding dirt, chasing summits, and chasing goals shape our bodies, minds, and identities?

Welcome to The Aging Athlete, a new Trail Runner Nation mini-series co-hosted by ultrarunning icon Krissy Moehl. Every 5 to 6 weeks, we’ll dive into what it looks like to grow older in this sport we love—exploring how to train smarter, fuel better, recover more intentionally, and stay motivated through the decades. We’ll hear from veteran runners, sports scientists, strength coaches, dietitians, and everyday athletes who are navigating the highs and lows of longevity on the trails. From injury recovery to hormonal changes, shifting mindsets to redefined identities, this series is for anyone who’s ever wondered: Is this just what aging feels like—or is it the miles I’ve logged? And more importantly, how do I keep moving forward with strength, wisdom, and joy?

We don’t have all the answers—but we’re here to ask the right questions. Let’s age boldly, together.

Check out Krissy's book in it's second edition, Running Your First Ultra

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0:00.0	Oh, there is even another side too, what this relationship to running is going to be in
0:08.0	this evolved body.
0:10.1	Perhaps we can help people that started in their 20s run all the way into their 70s because
0:15.2	we bring awareness to each of these decades and the things that need to happen alongside
0:19.9	it. Welcome to the trailhead of trail runner nation.
0:33.7	We go on weekly runs virtually in your ears with guests that are going to help us become
0:39.7	better runners.
0:41.3	Give us some motivation to stay out there, be out there, and maybe become better human
0:45.5	beings.
0:46.5	How many times have you heard, how long do you want to run?
0:49.2	I want to run the rest of my life.
0:51.5	We'll stay on this podcast because we're going to talk about it.
0:56.5	If you've been listening for a while, you know that Don does not just collect running gear.
1:01.0	He geeks out over this stuff and lately he can't stop talking about one item
1:05.8	in particular.
1:07.0	The John G5 inch AFO middle short ultra.
1:10.4	These shorts are next level.
1:12.4	They're hyper light, super comfortable, impact with smart storage, two zippered hand pockets
1:18.2	for your valuables, drop in pockets for gels, and a back pocket that fits your phone perfectly.
1:23.8	That's probably my favorite feature.
1:25.7	I didn't know that running shorts could have that many useful pockets without bouncing
1:29.7	or riding and were really weird.
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