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#77: Runners 50+ Unlock Your Running Potential with Jennifer Kellett

#77: Runners 50+ Unlock Your Running Potential with Jennifer Kellett

FromThe Extramilest Podcast


#77: Runners 50+ Unlock Your Running Potential with Jennifer Kellett

FromThe Extramilest Podcast

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Nov 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase.   Jennifer Kellett absolutely crushes the age group divisions. For example, she ran a half marathon in 1:37:31 and broke the Australian 65-69 age category record and at the time was only 2 seconds off the World Record. It wasn't until her early 60s that she made running her primary sport. Jennifer is a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, more info at https://www.pbprogram.com/    Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IidfDmGAXqs      Chapters: 00:00 Intro (Jennifer) 00:27 Intro (Floris) 02:50 Welcome Jennifer! 04:17 Running smarter not harder. 08:18 Going beyond limits, the perception of an age barrier. 11:38 From higher intensity to slowing down in training. 13:10 MAF training “guard rails”, max heart rate and running by feel. 15:53 Advice for people starting out with heart rate training. 17:29 Training in the heat (Australia) 18:40 Recovery strategy for a short turnaround of events, plus breaking records! 21:36 Starting running at different ages. 23:28 Don’t chase the squirrel! Letting go of ego and improving self-awareness. 27:17 Jennifer’s 2023 Chicago Marathon experience. 33:14 Raceday doesn’t always go to plan. Eating on the move? Take your blender! 35:29 Jennifer’s training routine, being an intuitive runner and avoiding injury. 41:07 Looking towards the Comrades Marathon. 43:29 Advice for people looking to go further distances.  46:09 Closing thoughts; training load and strength training as we get older. 52:08 Outro.   FIND JENNIFER KELLETT HERE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniek1111 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfromoldage Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19073319 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.kellett.186   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: Per-Olof Åstrand ~ https://www.topendsports.com/testing/history-astrand.htm Stephen Seiler Ted Talk ~ https://bit.ly/47D2OJQ Comrades Marathon ~ https://www.comrades.com/ Vitamix blender ~ https://amzn.to/3Qya8PT   YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  Our Personal Best Coaching Program: www.pbprogram.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman Website: extramilest.com Website: pathprojects.com Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   More info about our running coaching program that Jennifer Kellett is a part of can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT  
Released:
Nov 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Extramilest Podcast helps athletes reach their full potential in training, racing and life. Interviews with world class athletes, coaches and rukus makers about health, wellness and performance. Hosted by endurance athlete Floris Gierman.