Is chronic pain after 50 really inevitable — or is there a better way?

In this episode of Masters on the Move, we explore chronic pain and aging with licensed physical therapist and international bestselling author Eileen Kopsaftis, author of Pain Culprits and Aging Culprits.

If you’re dealing with joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, or declining mobility after 50 or 60, this conversation will challenge what you’ve been told about “normal aging.” We dive into natural pain relief strategies, how nutrition and inflammation are connected, and why many traditional physical therapy approaches fail to create long-term results.

You’ll learn:

• What really causes chronic pain after 50

• Why aging does not automatically mean decline

• How movement affects mobility and joint health

• The link between diet and inflammation

• Simple physical therapy tips you can use immediately

• How to improve mobility after 60

• Ways to stay strong, active, and independent as you age

Whether you’re an active adult, a masters athlete, or simply someone who wants to reduce pain without drugs or surgery, this episode offers practical, science-based strategies for healthy aging.

If you’re searching for answers to questions like:

“Why am I in pain as I get older?”

“How can I reduce inflammation naturally?”

“What are the best mobility exercises over 50?”

“Can chronic pain be reversed?”

— this episode is for you.

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Can 15 minutes twice a week really make a difference to your running after 60?

In this midweek episode, I share the simple at-home strength routine I believe played a major role in helping me run a 19:19 5K parkrun personal best at age 61. No gym membership. No fancy machines. Just dumbbells, resistance bands, a Swiss ball, a step — and for the most important part, a towel and a tennis ball.

We dive into why foot core strength is one of the most overlooked performance enhancers for masters runners, how stronger feet improve running economy and stability, and why this small, consistent investment of time can reduce injury risk and help you stay competitive well into your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

I also explain how this 15-minute routine fits alongside running-specific strength work, and why building a stronger foundation may be the key to unlocking faster times without increasing mileage.

Plus, don’t miss next week’s episode where I share exactly how I improved my HRV from unbalanced and low to steady and rising — using practical, sustainable strategies.

If you’re a masters runner who wants to run strong, stay injury-free, and keep improving with age, this episode is for you.

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Denis Langford is one of the driving forces behind the running community in Whangārei, New Zealand.

A passionate runner, cyclist and speed golfer, Denis is a parkrun Run Director, club captain of the Hatea Run Group, organiser of the Hatea Grand Prix, and a dedicated masters athlete. Most recently, he initiated and led a successful parkrun relay record attempt — proving what can happen when community spirit meets smart organisation.

In this episode we talk about:

• How Denis got started in running and multi-sport

• What speed golf really is (and why it’s tougher than you think)

• The role of a parkrun Run Director behind the scenes

• Building an inclusive run club culture

• Organising local events like the Hatea Grand Prix

• Competing in masters athletics

• The power of community in endurance sport

This conversation is about more than racing times. It’s about leadership, longevity, creativity, and making sport accessible for everyone.

If you’re interested in running, parkrun, masters athletics, community sport, or building a strong local run group — this episode is for you.

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Full parkrun relay video: https://youtu.be/p1MK0uOkA2Y

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