How to Master Decades of Running and Still Feel Young: Cynthia Miller

Watch this episode on YouTube Let’s face it. Our culture values youth, beauty, and in the running world, speed. We train to get faster, stronger, and to cross that finish line just a little quicker than we did last time. The good news is that if you picked up running as an adult, even at an age where you are past your biological physical prime, you can grow muscle and run faster with good training and nutrition. And you can keep improving for years, possibly even decades. But if you’ve been running your whole life and were well-trained at your physical peak, you will eventually slow down with age. Paces that once seemed easy for you will become harder and harder. Race finishing times will get slower and slower. And you will find that recovery from training and racing takes longer and longer. It’s enough to depress even the most upbeat masters runner into hanging up your running shoes and settling for life in a rocking chair. In this episode, we are going to have a conversation about running and aging exceptionally with master’s runner Cynthia Miller. You’ll learn: About how Cynthia started running in her first pair of waffle soled Nikes, How her passion for running has only grown despite the normal effects of getting older, and How changing her perspective about what’s truly important in life and in running helps bring her joy and meaning, no matter what her race times are now. Cynthia shares moving and inspiring stories about how her running has evolved over the years and how it keeps her feeling young even at almost 70 years old. So if you plan to run as long as you possibly can, but are struggling with the downsides of getting older, this is one you don’t want to miss. And you’ll definitely want to check this one out on YouTube because you are not going to believe how youthful Cynthia looks. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. LINKS: I’ve created an exclusive 12-week half marathon training plan specifically for the Oktoberfest Half Marathon September 30, 2023 in Asheville, NC. It includes everything you need to run your best race including mileage, strength training, and of course, my best mental strength lessons.   This race is expected to sell out and training starts July 9, so sign up today at https://oktoberfesthalfmarathon.com/   NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX:  Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 15% off the regular price with my code PR15. That’s PR15 at previnex.com. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Planted Runner Podcast is your perfect running buddy! Subscribe, follow, rate, and review now wherever you get your podcasts. This is the #1 way to support this work for FREE. ➡️FOLLOW The Planted Runner on Instagram https://intstagram.com/theplantedrunner for more running, plant-based nutrition and mental strength tips.  📣FREE Ultimate Fueling Guide for runners: https://www.theplantedrunner.com/join 📖The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition is available here https:/theplantedrunner.com/book or wherever books are sold. ⁠📣Invest in a custom training plan for your next race. Or get a plan to keep you fit in between race. Get one created just for you at https://theplantedrunner.com/plans