The Forever Runner / Runners over 50: Pain free running without injury with slow running
This show for runners in their 50's, 60's & 70's who want to learn how to leverage their running to increase their independence, freedom and vitality as they age. Pain free running without injury with slow running! https://www.foreverrunner.com/podcasts/the-forever-runner
Episodes
48 episodes
#46 - Older Runner? Your Training Plan Might Be Destroying Your Body
3 Reasons Older Runners Need Age-Appropriate Training Host Herb Reeves explains why runners over 50 should avoid generic training plans and use age-appropriate methods to keep running for life. He gives three reasons: (...
#45 - Zone 2 Training for Older Runners: Ditch the Formula, Try This Instead
The MVP Method: How Older Runners Can Start Zone 2 Training Without Walk BreaksHerb describes struggling with Zone 2/Maffetone training at age 62, shuffling so slowly that walkers passed and needing walk breaks to keep heart rate low. H...
#44 - Why VO2 Max Training for Older Runners Is a Trap
In Forever Runner Podcast episode 44, host Herb Reeves explains what VO2 max is, why it’s widely promoted as a longevity and fitness metric, and why older runners shouldn’t train specifically to maximize it. He argues that high VO2 ...
#43 - 5 Benefits of Trail Running for Older Runners
5 Benefits of Trail Running for Older RunnersIn episode 43 of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb Reeves urges older runners to try trail running and shares how a post–heart attack phone call to race director John Pearch led to 20+ ye...
#42 - Slow Jogging: The Fastest Way to Fix Your Running Form
Slow Jogging: The Fastest Way for Runners Over 50 to Get FasterIn episode 42 of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb explains that for runners over 50, running getting harder is often due to poor form—especially overstriding and heel s...
#41 - Discover Your Why: The Five Whys Exercise to Stay Motivated to Run
Discover Your Why: The Five Whys Exercise to Stay Motivated to RunIn episode 41 of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb addresses runners who struggle with motivation and make excuses to skip runs, warning that this pattern can lead to...
#40 - Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome: Why Older Runners Slow Down and How to Fix It With Low Heart Rate Training
In this episode, Herb explains how many runners over 50 slow down due to aerobic deficiency syndrome (ADS), caused by overreliance on anaerobic training that burns sugar and produces lactic acid, leading to pain, fatigue, and plateaus. He ...
#39 - Why I Wrote a Book for Runners Over 50 You Can’t Buy
Why You Can’t Buy My Forever Runner Method Book for runners over 50Herb introduces Forever Runner podcast episode 39 and explains why he wrote a Forever Runner Method book for runners over 50 but won’t sell it. After a second heart atta...
#38 - The 9-Day Training Secret Older Runners Are Missing
Train Smarter as an Older Runner: Switching from a 7-Day Week to a 9-Day Training CycleHost coach Herb explains why traditional 7-day race training plans can leave older runners tired, sore, and injury-prone due to slower recovery of mu...
#37 - Why Older Runners Need a Longevity Coach vs a Running Coach
Rethinking Running: A Longevity Approach for Older RunnersIn episode 37 of The Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb Reeves discusses a shift in running strategies crucial for older runners. Herb shares his personal experience with heart at...
#36 - Sprinting After 50: The Power-Building Secret Most Runners Ignore
The Power of Sprinting: A Game-Changer for Aging RunnersIn episode 36 of The Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb explains the critical importance of sprinting for older runners. Drawing from personal experience and mentorship under Mark S...
#35 - Lower Your Running Heart Rate with the Ultra Shuffle
Mastering the Ultra Shuffle: Lower Your Heart Rate and Run SmarterIn episode 35 of The Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb Reeves explains the concept of the ultra shuffle and how it can help runners lower their running heart rate and imp...
#34 - Cushioned Running Shoes Are Hurting Your Running
Ditch the Cushion: How Functional Shoes Can Transform Your RunningIn episode 34 of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb Reeves explains how traditional cushioned running shoes may be detrimental to your running performance and foot hea...
#33 - 3 Critical Metrics that Matter for Older Runners
Critical Metrics for Older Runners: Episode 33In Episode 33 of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb Reeves discusses the three most important metrics older runners should track for overall health and running performance: waist circumfe...
#32 - 5 Essential Habits for Older Runners
5 Essential Habits for Older RunnersIn this episode, Herb shares five essential habits that older runners should adopt to maintain a healthy running lifestyle and prevent injuries. He emphasizes easy running and...
#31 - 5 Longevity Habits That Could Have Prevented My Heart Attack (Inspired by Dr. Peter Attia)
5 Longevity Tactics for Runners Over 50: Insights from Dr. Peter Attia In this episode of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb, a heart attack survivor and ultra runner, shares five longevity tactics from Dr. Peter Attia that transformed his r...
#30 - Japanese Interval Walking: The Secret Training Method for Older Runners
Revitalize Your Recovery with Japanese Interval WalkingIn this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb Reeves, a heart attack survivor and longevity coach, introduces listeners to a low-impact walking technique called Jap...
#29 - Overcoming Obstacles: Stacy Revel's Arizona Monster 300 Mile Race Journey
In this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb interviews Stacy Revel, a local trail runner who just completed the daunting Arizona Monster 300 Mile Trail Race. Stacy shares her inspiring journey from starting running i...
#28 - Elevate Your Running Game with Pickleball: A Longevity Coach's Perspective
In this episode of the Forever Runner Podcast, host Herb, a longevity coach and heart attack survivor, discusses the importance of reactivity—our body's ability to react and recover from a loss of balance—as we age. Drawing from ...
#27 - Busting Myths About Running Over 50: Empowering Tips for Senior Runners
In this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb the Forever Runner, tackles common myths about running for individuals over 50.Herb debunks five myths, including the impossibility of starting running post-50, running's n...
#26 - Updated MAF Training for Older Runners
In this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb discusses Dr. Phil Maffetone's updated MAF formula to optimize heart rate for maximum fat burning tailored for training runs. Herb explores the importance of fat as an energy sour...
#25- 2024 Rewind: From Setbacks to New Beginnings
In this episode, Herb recaps his significant events of 2024, including retiring from trail race directing and dealing with a major heart attack that thwarted his Boston Marathon plans. He shares highlights like a relay event org...
#24 -Transform Your Metabolism with Coach Darcy Hawxhurst: The Carb Challenge
#24 -Transform Your Metabolism with Coach Darcy Hawxhurst: The Carb ChallengeIn this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb welcomes back Coach Darcy Hawxhurst, creator of the Vibrant Woman Community, t...
#23 - Just Running Slow Doesn't Work, 30 Second Rule
#23 - Just Running Slow Doesn't Work: The Power of the 30-Second Rule. In this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, host Herb the Forever Runner talks with physical therapist Eric Lehane about the transformativ...
#22: Holistic Health and Rediscovery: A Journey to Sustainable Wellness with Brad Carlson
In this episode of the Forever Runner podcast, Coach Herb welcomes Brad Carlson, a certified health coach, spiritual practitioner, author, and speaker, who shares his transformative journey from being overweight to achieving holistic he...
