Francisco started running 3 years ago at age 54 to lower his cholesterol so he didn’t have to take pills.  His health improved immediately and he also fell in love with running.     He hit PR’s early and often but then hit a plateau in his running and was even getting slower.  Like most new runners he was just running the same miles every day and didn’t know he should be strength training.   He was stuck on improving as a runner and needed some direction.   Listen in to hear this amazing journey of going from being stuck as a runner to getting a boston qualifying time in his first marathon at age 57!  Many of you will relate to Francisco’s story in one way or another.  Learn how he continues to do some amazing things with his running and life all in his mid 50’s!   Our Healthy Runner coach Lu has been guiding Francisco this past year, providing him structured support and guidance each step of the way!   Want to learn more about working with coach Lu within our Spark Healthy Runner coaching program?   Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   This week’s show brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!     Want to learn how you as a runner can activate, strengthen, and recover from running?  Listen to episode 116 on the Healthy Runner podcast to learn from Naboso founder, Podiatrist, and Human Movement Specialist, Dr. Emily Splichal herself here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-activate-strengthen-and-recover-from-running/   Perform from the Amino Company. Perform is an essential amino acid-based formulation that I simply add to water in my shaker bottle and have 30 minutes before my run or gym workout.   Learn  more about my 100% Science-Backed Amino Acids Supplements and you would like to give perform a try, we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30%!   Click HERE to be directed to the discount page!  Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram  @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website