In this episode, Chris looks at research from the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah. It looks at the different levels of loneliness experienced by those who are shy, avoidant or unsocial. Can running in a group really make us feel more lonely than running alone? Fascinating stuff. We also have quick catchup with Chris as …
Category: Podcast
Nov 19
Ageing Runner Podcast #4 – Is all this running bad for my health?
In the latest episode of the Ageing Runner Podcast, Chris looks at the evidence suggesting that long-term endurance exercise my be detrimental for some aspects of our health. He describes his first cross country race in nearly 20 years (mud bath!), reflects on an alcohol free October and how he lost his running mojo and …
Oct 15
Ageing Runner Podcast #3 – Searching for the truth amongst the experts.
In this 3rd episode of the Ageing Runner podcast, Chris has just run both a Parkrun and a marathon pb. Something seems to be going right. We also look at the battle for the truth amongst all the experts out there and what that means for us as runners as we look to keep healthy, …
Sep 20
Ageing Runner Podcast #2 – The Loneliness of the Ageing Runner
In the second episode of the Ageing Runner podcast, I battle a noisy rainstorm to pass on the wisdom of John, an 82 year old former national fell running champion who is still going strong. We pick up on the theme of loneliness from last time and delve into a post by academic and ultra …
Aug 19
Welcome to the Ageing Runner Podcast
The Ageing Runner podcast is up and running. I plan to release one a month for the duration. It may be the next 25-30 years. We have to start somewhere. In this welcome podcast, I introduce both my myself and the Ageing Runner Project. We also take a quick look at the link between hearing …
