Full Throttle After 50: How Louisa Swaden Became the Fastest Woman on Sand

In this high-octane episode of The Midlife Edit, Jen sits down with Louisa Swaden — UK Land Speed Record Holder, member of the 200 MPH Club, and the fastest woman to ever ride a motorbike on sand at Pendine Sands in Wales. But Louisa didn’t start breaking records in her twenties — she did it all after turning 50. While juggling family life and grandmother duties, she rewrote what midlife can look like and proves that reinvention has no age limit. We talk about how she got into motorbiking, what it’s like to chase world records, and how birthdays, age, and adrenaline can fuel your boldest dreams. Louisa also shares how her newest book The Stoic Rider is inspiring people far beyond the biking community to live with intention and purpose.  🧭 What We Talk About: How Louisa got into land speed racing later in lifeFacing fear and pushing past limits at 200+ mphWhy midlife is the perfect time for reinventionThe mindset shift that changed everythingThe inspiration behind her new book The Stoic RiderHer upcoming U.S. tour and free journaling companion guide 📚 Resources & Links: ✨ Grab Louisa’s book, The Stoic Rider HERECheck out here Instagram HERE 💬 Favorite Quote from the Episode: “The only thing in your way is you. The sky is literally the limit.” 📩 Got episode ideas or guest suggestions? I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected]