Welcome to season 3, episode 13 of the Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I'm excited to share this conversation with Coach Faith Raymond of Run Strong Endurance Coaching!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important — and often overlooked — topic: how to successfully start running as a Masters athlete. Whether you're returning to running after a break, or considering taking up the sport later in life, this episode is packed with encouragement, advice, and actionable tips.

Joining me is Coach Faith, a UESCA certified running and ultrarunning coach, strength and conditioning specialist, and nutrition coach. Coach Faith began her running journey back in 2011 with a 5K for a cause close to her heart. Since then, her passion has expanded into marathons, trail running, and ultrarunning. Based in Vermont, Coach Faith now specializes in coaching a wide range of athletes, with a special love for supporting female Masters runners.

In this conversation, we cover:

• What defines a Masters-level runner

• Common mistakes new Masters runners often make

• Key considerations and challenges for runners starting later in life

• How training strategies differ based on athletic history

• The best approaches for building strength, endurance, and confidence as a Masters runner

• Why it’s never too late to start running — and how to set yourself up for success

Coach Faith also shares her own journey from road racing to the trails, and what inspired her to focus her coaching on this empowering stage of life.

Find Faith on Instagram, Facebook, or her website http://runlongrunstrong.com/

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