9 Hard Truths of Being A Runner Under 40

Running comes to us all at different times in life but there are a certain set of hard truths to be aware of if you're under 35!

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[lukefennell]

This channel is probably the best running channel ever ❤😊

[ladm.g.]

Even as an older runner, consistency is my biggest challenge: a demanding job, teenager at home and life responsibilities make it tough to find time to put a run in. At the same time, just doing the best I can and that has to be good enough. Thanks Ben and Mary. Love your videos.

[DavidKloepperWellness]

Awesome video! I turned 33 this year, and I'm starting to get more serious about running. I want to start ramping up my training for a marathon next spring.

[darkred]

Was not surprised that the theme was that consistency gets results. That's the simple, but not easy, formula to improvement.

[ArcaneSpells]

Love that you touched on the financial aspect!

[jochippyy]

Very interesting video guys. Would also love to see you do a video on how to train for a half marathon specifically as an older person in their 40's, 50's, 60's.

[WillyKoech-pv]

Thanks sir for your information everytime, I get to learn difference

[waynestevens]

I wish I started running before I was 40… first official HM was the great north run in 2015, and my last GNR is next year when I am 50 in February. Going to concentrate being consistent…. I am consistently ‘inconsistent’. 😢

[nberkel]

Great points made in here, especially the lessons to be learned are ahead of you still. Definitely used to take for granted how much I didn't have to care about what I ate and still felt good. On the contrary I've also grown to love whole and fresher foods, along with a cookie or 5 still :)

[missingmimic]

As an older runner i have more self knowledge and experience with running, sometimes it feels like a decent trade off for not being a younger runner anymore. Have to take the positive where you can 😊

[SeeChadRun]

One thing that I've found as an over 40 runner (I'm 41) is that I don't recover as fast compared to when I was a tad younger. I like what you said about experience... If I start to feel something off/odd, I'll dial back a bit in order to reduce the chances of an injury that stops me from running. Great video as always!

[abbyschwendler]

I got into running later in life. Mid 30s which isn't old by any stretch, but for as much as I love it I often ask myself (now mid 40s) why didn't I get into running earlier? Like you said, I just don't think I had the time, energy and commitment to dedicate to it. I'm glad running came to my life eventually, because I'm a much better person because of it

[Wild_SnorlaxAppeared]

Started running at 31... in my first 2 years I had a fractured hip and knee... I didn't realise I had early stage osteoporosis. Diet, supplements and strength training are so key!

[lydiagould]

I started running in my teens while getting over an eating disorder.
Running became the most important thing in my life, that and food. I wasn't interested in boys, or a social life or school so all I wanted was to run.
I became quite good, winning many XC races, and road races.
I went on to love fell running.
I never got injured till I put my foot in a hole and strained my achilles. I was off for 2 months and didn't have the knowledge, or rehab access we have now.
I was lucky, running around 90 miles/week for 20 years .
Sadly, an injury at work, and then knee problems started to appear in my late 40s and I also had a very hard physical job most of my life. I'm interested in your thoughts on whether long term runners can just get burnt out.
I 've got back to running in my late 60s but I'm so much slower than I used to be, and dont measure up to some of my agegroup who are running better times than I can ever achieve.

[alho]

Imelda Marcus would be jealous of the number of shoes you've got! 😜

[thesleepycat]

ive started running @ 30 but on and off . now im 31 doing my 2nd halfma next month . thanks for this video

[stevenlennie]

Now my Garmin Age is 31 but my real age is 42, so am I under 40 or over

[karlbratby]

I will wait for a few years for your 9 hard truths of being a runner over 50... boy does it change, it's so bloody annoying but we keep on with the consistency no matter the weather, wow! it looks nice and warm in Thailand, I'm sure you would love to be running in the UK right now LOL...

[ManuelRodriguez-jbou]

Even though social media can be disappointing sometimes, if weren't for social media I wouldn't know you. I think is more about choosing wisely who are you following.

[tyuswilliams]

Sell plasma till you can afford a carbon fiber shoe is my advice lmao been a game changer for me