From Couch Potato To Endurance Athlete At Age 48

For those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to
compete in endurance sports, listen to this conversation with
Hilary Topper. Growing up and even well into adulthood, Hilary
did not consider herself an athlete. But in her late 40s, she
decided to get into running.


 


Fast forward a decade and she’s completed numerous road races and
triathlons, started virtual endurance teams and communities,
maintained an inspirational blog on all these topics, and written
a book going through all the details of her journey and
offering advice to fellow runners and those just starting out in
our sport looking for a similar roadmap. 


 


In this episode you’ll learn:


How we can make the running community more accessible and
interesting to middle and back of the pack endurance athletes

How to maintain a positive attitude and growth mindset in the
face of adversity, especially when you’re starting a new venture
or hobby like running

How to make your running journey an especially rewarding one
by fostering community and teamwork

Recommendations to make your running practice sustainable for
months, years, even decades

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