The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast

More running doesn’t always mean more progress.

In this episode, Lindsey and Shona reveal how many days a week runners over 50 should actually run, when adding another run helps, and the warning signs that your training frequency is already too high.

Your watch says your VO₂ max has dropped. Does that actually mean you’re getting less fit?

In this episode, Shona and Devlin unpack what VO₂ max really tells runners over 50, why the number on your watch can be misleading, what actually causes it to decline with age, and the training that can improve your running even when your VO₂ max barely moves.

In this Faster Beyond 50 Run Roast, Lindsey Parry and Devlin Eyden uncover the clues hiding in one runner's pace and heart-rate data - and the temptation that can turn an easy run into the wrong session at the wrong time.

Why can "feeling good" catch you out?
When does finishing strong become a mistake?
And what would the coaches change before race day?

Article discussed in this episode: https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/11/3/291

You hit 30km feeling fine… then suddenly your legs disappear.

Most runners blame fueling, but the science suggests there’s far more going on.

In this episode, Lindsey and Shona break down what really causes the marathon wall, why your training can set you up to fail late in the race, and how to build the durability to keep going when everyone else starts slowing down.

You rested. You did the rehab. You started running again… and the same injury came back.
So what are you missing?

Lindsey and Dr Kelly unpack why recurring running injuries happen, why rest alone often isn’t enough, and the crucial steps many runners skip before returning to full training.

She’s been chasing a sub-2-hour half marathon for years, but her latest attempt fell apart far earlier than expected. Was it fitness, fueling, pacing… or something much bigger?

Lindsey breaks down exactly what went wrong and what needs to change if you keep training hard but still can’t crack that stubborn race goal.

Study referenced: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-021-02737 1#:~:text=Nevertheless%2C%20recent%20evidence,a%20younger%20adult

Your pace hasn’t changed, but suddenly your heart rate is climbing and your easy runs don’t feel easy anymore.

Is it age? Lost fitness? Your watch? Or something else entirely?

Lindsey Parry & Shona Hendricks break down what your heart rate is actually telling you after 50, the mistake many runners make when they see it rising, and what you should change before you simply start running slower.

You might think finishing fast means you paced your race perfectly. But sometimes, it means you left too much out on the course.

In this episode, Lindsey Parry and Devlin Eyden break down a 10K from a 62-year-old runner who hit his goal, handled a brutal mid-race climb well, and still finished with a 4:36 final kilometre.

So was it smart pacing, or was he simply too conservative?

In this update, Brad shares why he’s been away, what the past year has looked like, and some important news about the future of the podcast.

The good news? Faster Beyond 50 is back, with new episodes, new voices and plenty more to come.

A quick update from Brad

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Is it safe to let AI be your running coach after 50?
In this episode, Brad and Coach Lindsey pull back the curtain on artificial intelligence in the running world – from ChatGPT training plans to “adaptive” apps and true machine learning.
They unpack the risks, the hype, where AI can genuinely help runners over 50… and why the human coach still matters more than ever.

Coach Lindsey chats to Professor Mike Stroud - British physician, gastroenterologist and polar explorer - about the myths runners believe.
We unpack why most athletes overemphasise protein, what actually supports longevity and performance after 50, and the supermarket rule that fixes most diets.
Plus: lessons from walking across Antarctica with 220kg sledges and burning 8,500 calories a day.

Welcome to this episode of the Faster Beyond 50 Podcast with Brad Nadauld and Coach Lindsey Parry - where we help runners over 50 train smarter, recover faster, and stay injury-free.

In today’s episode, we dive into the impact of booze on your training - from restless nights after just a couple of drinks to what happens when you try to run with a hangover. We also discuss:

- Why your heart rate might spike before you even realize you’re getting sick
- Whether it’s smart to run with a headache (and what could be causing it)
- Which sessions to prioritize when you miss training days due to life, work, or family
- And the pros and cons of splitting long runs across two days

Plus, we chat about the Cape Town Marathon’s potential World Marathon Major status, and why 2026 might be the perfect year for an unforgettable Cape Town + Comrades Marathon double.

If you’re over 50 and want to recover faster, improve endurance, and keep running strong, don’t miss our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass. Click the link in the description or show notes to save your seat now!

Lindsey flies solo with Kiwi-in-Denmark runner David Hoskin, who’s on fire at the moment, six (now seven!) PBs from 5K to half-marathon in 2025.
They unpack the master's running blueprint: truly easy easy runs, longer aerobic volume, disciplined intervals, pacing your 5/10/21K, and using heart-rate to guide training (and when not to on race day).

Coach Lindsey Parry and Brad Nadauld tackle the questions every runner secretly struggles with - from why running slow feels so hard, to dealing with “runner’s trots,” hitting your marathon goals, and finding motivation when your legs (and mind) just won’t cooperate. Honest, practical, and a little bit funny - this one’s for every real-world runner out there.

Unlock the power of HRV to recover smarter, sleep better, and run stronger after 50. Brad and Coach Lindsey unpack what HRV really means, how to use it as an early-warning system, and the simple tweaks (training, sleep, nutrition) that keep you injury-free and progressing.

This episode dives into everything runners over 50 need to know — the right long runs, shoes for wide feet, and what “adaptive muscle shortening” really means. Plus, Coach Lindsey’s Berlin Marathon debrief and smart mobility hacks that actually work.

From 75 pounds overweight during lockdown to a sub-55 10K podium finish at 60 years old - Dan Radel's journey is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. In this episode, Brad and Lindseyy unpack how structure, strength, and community helped Dan transform his running, tackle injuries, and eye up new goals from the half-marathon to maybe even the marathon.

VO₂ max decoded! Brad and Coach Lindsey Parry explain what VO₂ max really measures, why it matters more after 50, how wearables/lab tests stack up, and the smartest way to raise it—balancing easy aerobic work, high-intensity efforts, and strength so you can perform better and age stronger.

From “uh-oh, I need a bathroom NOW” moments to surviving heat & humidity, we tackle the real talk runners avoid. Coach Lindsey Parry joins Brad to unpack post-interval muscle spasms, the dark side of Strava, and whether running with power is worth it... especially for athletes 50+. Practical fixes, zero fluff.