Running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond is not the same as when you are younger. This is especially true for women going through perimenopause. On today’s show I’m joined by writer, runner, and podcast host Cherie Turner. We explore: How you can still get faster and live your fittest life no matter what your age How perimenopause can affect our lives and our running, and The bright sides of embracing your journey with a fresh perspective Cherie Louise Turner is the host and producer of Women's Running Stories, a podcast where each week, one woman tells a story from her life as a runner. Not only are these women getting better even as they age, they are also crushing the stereotypes of what people think is possible. So if you are a runner who’s getting older, which of course is all of us, stay tuned. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner AIR PURIFIERS from AirDoctor: AirDoctor filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code PLANTEDRUNNER to receive up to $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, an additional $84 value. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Highly Recommend! Running into my 40s, as a complete novice, I began listening to many running podcasts. The Planted Runner podcast is my favorite! The topics covered are relevant and interesting. Added bonus: already seeing improvement with my runs. If you’re new to the running scene, find yourself overwhelmed with all the information, or just want to be a better runner…start here! There’s something for everyone, no matter your life stage or experience level. SFElephant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great Show I found this podcast a little bit ago and love it. She does a great job and very informative keep up the good work. 657$?(5432 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good positive podcast As a vegetarian/pescatarian, this is a resource to help you feel your best with the hard work of running and make progress when you keep hitting the same wall over and over again. aberrationannie Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat