Episodes

  • The REAL Reason You Get Tired Running

    The REAL Reason You Get Tired Running
    Oct 3 2025

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    In this episode, we unpack one of running’s most misunderstood topics—fatigue—and set the record straight on lactate with exercise physiologist and Coach Parry coach Ntutu Letseka.
    You’ll learn what actually drives that burning sensation, how the brain (the central governor) paces you, and the practical training/recovery moves that boost performance—especially for female runners 45+.

    What you’ll learn:
    - Lactic acid vs. lactate: why lactate is a fuel and not the villain
    - Energy systems 101: ATP, glycolysis, aerobic metabolism & where fatigue really comes from
    - The brain’s role: how the central governor protects you (and why you can still sprint at the end)
    - Lactate thresholds (LT1 & LT2): what they mean and how they predict performance
    - Training that works: build an aerobic base, then add smart threshold work (cruise intervals, controlled tempos)
    - Recovery that sticks: fueling, sleep, cool-downs & truly easy active recovery (what counts—and what doesn’t)
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    47 mins
  • 62, Sub-2 Half & Still Getting Faster: Beth’s Late-Start Running Story

    62, Sub-2 Half & Still Getting Faster: Beth’s Late-Start Running Story
    Sep 26 2025

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    This week, Shona Hendricks & Nikki Friedman chat with Beth Groh, a Coach Parry community member who started running in her late 50s, broke 2 hours for the half marathon at 62, snagged age-group wins, and is now eyeing the Athens Original Marathon. Beth’s story is a masterclass in mindset, smart training, and why strength work is non-negotiable for women 45+.

    You’ll hear how Beth:
    - Shifted identity from “I’m not an athlete” to “I am a runner.”
    - Came back from a femur stress fracture by slowing down, training smart, and building strength.
    - Cracked a sub 2 hour half marathon (and a 52-minute 10K) with balanced training.

    Learned key marathon lessons on pacing, hydration, gut management, and travel—and how she’s applying them for Athens.
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    54 mins
  • Water Weight or Weight Gain? Creatine, Clarified (And Other Questions Answered)

    Water Weight or Weight Gain? Creatine, Clarified (And Other Questions Answered)
    Sep 19 2025

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    Creatine myths busted, figure skating as cross-training, footcore timing, Achilles-safe speed, and the weird marathon packing hacks you’ll actually use. Nicky & Shona answer your Qs with practical, no-fluff tips you can try this week.
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    35 mins
  • HRT & Running: How Long Is Actually OK?

    HRT & Running: How Long Is Actually OK?
    Sep 12 2025

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    Hot flashes, cold fronts, and real talk. Shona & Nicky bust HRT myths (hello, “second spring”), tackle time-trial plateaus, pick the right shoes for speed vs. long runs, and show you how to juggle a Saturday party with a Sunday long run... without breaking your training or your spirit.
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    36 mins
  • The TRUTH About Women Runners and Weight Loss

    The TRUTH About Women Runners and Weight Loss
    Sep 5 2025

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    So many women start running to lose weight... only to find themselves exhausted, hungrier than ever, and sometimes even gaining weight during marathon training. In this honest chat, we unpack why that happens, how hormones, stress, sleep, and fueling play a role, and what strategies actually help women feel lighter, stronger, and in love with running again.
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    39 mins
  • Gut Health For Women Who Run & Why Women Need Fewer Hard Runs

    Gut Health For Women Who Run & Why Women Need Fewer Hard Runs
    Aug 29 2025

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    From pea vs whey protein, to tackling GI issues, and why less intensity might actually make you a stronger runner—this Q&A episode of She Run Strong is packed with practical tips you can use in your training today.
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    37 mins
  • The TRUTH About HRT for Active Women with Dr Nicky Keay

    The TRUTH About HRT for Active Women with Dr Nicky Keay
    Aug 22 2025

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    This one’s a MUST-LISTEN for every female runner over 40. Hosts Nicky and Shona sit down with world-renowned endocrinologist Dr. Nicky Keay to unpack everything you need to know about hormones, performance, perimenopause, and thriving through midlife and beyond.

    RESOURCES FROM DR KEAY⬇️⬇️
    - Dr Keay's website: www.nickykeayfitness.com
    - Book a hormone coaching appointment: https://nickykeayfitness.com/appointments/
    - Dr Keay's new book: https://nickykeayfitness.com/new-book/
    - Free web-based app validated with our research for those wondering about whether sufficient energy availability and at risk of REDs: https://mypeaq.streamlit.app/
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    59 mins
  • 60 Years Old. Never Injured. Here’s How. (Ina Donat's INCREDIBLE Running Journey)

    60 Years Old. Never Injured. Here’s How. (Ina Donat's INCREDIBLE Running Journey)
    Aug 15 2025

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    At 60, Ina Donat is chasing big goals: a 65K ultra and a sub-25-minute 5K. In this episode, she shares how she balances ultra training with speedwork, fuels her body with real food (not gels), and stays injury-free through strength and foot core. From sea kayaking to hill running in Edinburgh, Ina’s inspiring journey is packed with wisdom, perspective, and fierce determination.
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    43 mins