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• Starting Ultras At 48 - Jeffrey Weiss Part Two

  Send us a textWe talk with ultrarunner and author Jeffrey Weiss about starting serious running at 48 and building a late-life endurance journey across marathons, ultras, and Ironman. The thread is mindset and structure: BHAGs, morning routines, smart nutrition, and writing that turns races into lessons.• why Comrades lit the spark for ultras• learning from a cutoff and staying in the sport• run walk cadence and strategic rest for long races• real-food fuelling, drop bags, and crew support• morning training and fitting fitness to life stage• BHAGs borrowed from startups to drive progress• triathlon skills, Total Immersion, and bike endurance• ageing well through consistency, strength, and balance• mental tools, race reports, and reframing setbacks• how the new book captures an arc others can useI really do hope you enjoy part two of our chat. And if you haven't listened to part one yet, then please go back in our catalogue and you'll find it there.Jeffrey Weiss Book Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod

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• Jeffrey Weiss Ultra Runner and Author starting Your First 10K At 48 - Part One

  Send us a textWe talk to author Jeffrey Weiss about starting endurance training at 48, building from a first 10K to marathons, and how structure, patience and prehab turned a late start into a sustained journey. Heat, injury scares and world majors deliver lessons you can use today.• moving from tennis and powerlifting to running• why “later is now” for heart health and health span• learning conversational pace and structured training• running a first 10K with coaching and family support• quick progress to a half marathon and beyond• maintaining strength work for injury prevention• methodical marathon prep and avoiding rushed plans• Marine Corps Marathon highlights and race-day mindset• heat management, hydration and pacing under stress• Tokyo PB, Berlin’s scenery and London’s hot challenge• choosing courses and finding meaning in familiar citiesSo don't forget to listen to next week's podcast of Brian's Run PodJeffrey Weiss Book Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod

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• Train for the runner you want to be, not the injury you fear

  Send us a textWe explore how to start running well, recover from injury without fear, and build habits that last. Coach Charissa shares mindset shifts, practical tools, and small nutrition changes that stack into long-term progress.• reframing injury from avoidance to performance focus• building confidence during setbacks and embracing rest• when to see a physio vs a massage therapist• gait analysis, shoe fit, and bodyweight strength basics• beginner structure with Couch to 5K and consistency• fuelling well, watching liquid calories, and 80/20 whole food rule• forming habits by week six with non‑negotiables• sustainable training split and recovery as strategy• swapping dopamine from food to movement• seasonal and local eating for energy and health• aiming for longevity and reverse‑engineering today’s choicesFind Charissa on Instagram: @charissahalonen. “If you send me a DM, I’m the person that you’re talking to.” Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod

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• From Ballet Shoes to Running Shoes: Charissa Halonen on Strength, Mindset, and Habits That Stick

  Send us a textWe trace Charissa Halonen’s path from competitive dance to her first marathon and into a coaching philosophy that blends strength, mindset, and sustainable habits. She shares why glutes drive performance, how protein protects muscle, and how micro-steps carry you through hard miles.• dance foundation shaping athletic discipline• college movement habits and yoga• massage therapy career informing body literacy• first marathon lessons in heat and mindset• training plans as daily cup: training, sleep, nutrition, recovery• strength before cardio for weight loss and durability• glute and calf priorities for stable, powerful stride• core and shoulder-hip linkage for efficient running• plyometrics and mobility for adaptability and power• coaching process, standards, and community support• online tools enabling accountability and measurable changeDon’t forget we have part two of this wonderful conversation next week Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod

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• Start Small, Run Strong

  Send us a textWe explore how to make running and strength a natural part of life by focusing on repetitions, joy, and tiny steps that compound. Allyson Hurley shares a simple at‑home routine for runners, why “more is better” is a myth, and how to navigate social media pressure with a healthier mindset.• habit formation built on repetitions not calendar days• choosing movement you enjoy to improve adherence• step goals scaled gradually for realistic progress• habit stacking with simple anchors like morning routines• time versus distance training aligned to goals• treadmill versus outdoor running strategies• four-move home strength plan for runners• isometric holds, tempo and progression with bands or dumbbells• injury reduction through core and hip strength• ageing, bone health and the value of strong legs• myth-busting: recovery matters more than endless sessions• curating social media to avoid comparison traps• recommended reads: Women Strong and Atomic Habits• morning workouts as a consistency advantage• mindset as the starting point for running strongFollow Allison: https://www.allysoncoaches.com • Social: Allyson's Instagram • Free macro planner available on her websiteStrong Women Lift Each Other Up by Molly Galbraith.Atomic Habits by James Clear.  Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod

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