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#105: From Couch & Overweight to Running Marathons in Her 50's, with Ayako Fackenthal

#105: From Couch & Overweight to Running Marathons in Her 50's, with Ayako Fackenthal

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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. Ayako Fackenthal, a passionate runner who began her running journey in her mid-50s and has since progressed from couch to completing marathons and ultramarathons. Ayako shares how she found her love for running, the role of low heart rate training, and the lessons she’s learned about health, mindset, and consistency along the way. She offers insights and inspiration for anyone starting or restarting their fitness journey later in life. Learn more about the Personal Best Running Coaching Program at https://www.pbprogram.com/ Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DI0cOUQRU1I CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Ayako’s Late Start and Inspiring Running Journey1:14 – LMNT Sponsorship2:19 – Why Ayako started running in her 50s3:02 – What her life looked like before running5:41 – How Ayako’s first runs felt7:53 – What helped her enjoy running and find low heart rate training12:47 – How she got into trail running14:44 – Running with her Border Collie15:45 – Improving in marathons and advice to her younger self21:11 – Traveling to races and future marathon plans22:29 – Moving from marathons to ultramarathons25:05 – Tips for anyone wanting to run longer distances32:00 – What she learned from aging and being a parent34:18 – Race day mindset39:40 – What Ayako does outside of running43:42 – How eating, sleeping, and hydration affects training47:11 – Realizing the impact of protein, sleep, and hydration on training53:38 – Where to find Ayako53:59 – How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete FIND AYAKO: ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/52198811 LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Floris' Badwater Experience: https://extramilest.com/blog/badwater-135-lessons-learned/ ► Ep. with Dr. Phil Maffetone: https://youtu.be/_TPrenWWK9U ► Ep. with Maria Lurenda Westergaard: https://youtu.be/i5TmvBfJp-Y ► PB Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Extramilest: https://extramilest.com/ ► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://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 Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
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