About this episode
Margaret Webb, author of Older, Faster, Stronger about her super fit year when she turned 50 in 2014. As she did throughout the book, she shares the hope-inspiring research, both personal and published. Learn more about running and aging, and it’s worth the listen even if running isn’t your activity. Exercise of all kinds offer similar benefits Margaret and I dish about in this episode. Just a few of the benefits of running mentioned in Margaret’s book and our chat: Mitochondra, your energy powerhouse, once thought to decrease in production naturally with age now we know can remain as young as a 20 year old’s with the right training. Telemeres, markers of aging, are longer in runners. That means the longevity of most runners is better. Living longer, healthier, is the goal. Knees of runners, contrary to popular belief, are often better than those who don’t run – and who carry more weight. Brain function, including memory, appears to improve with exercise and be optimal compared to non-exercisers. Confidence, you’ve heard here before is the real thing that gets you hooked. Getting sweaty, looking better in your jeans, those are nice, but the empowered feeling you have is what will keep you doing it. If you’re wondering if it’s too late, tune into this episode. Women who began at 50 or older are experiencing amazing results and living life fully mentally and physically. If you can’t run or it’s not your thing, listen anyway! This is not only about running. Contact and follow Margaret: http://margaretwebb.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olderfasterstronger Twitter: https://twitter.com/MargaretWebb Get your copy of Older, Faster, Stronger Add your comments at https://www.flippingfifty.com/podcast and please leave us a rating in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flipping-50-show/id903871206?mt=2 Margaret Webb has written a great book where she serves as the guinea pig, making it very personal. Then she weaves research thickly throughout every page in a reader-friendly way. Then at the end she has conversations with some of the movers and shakers in women’s running about their own journeys and their contribution to women’s health. It’s a must read. Special thanks to Margaret for her words of encouragement and coaching at the end of our talk.