#138: From 4:24 Marathon to 3:45 at Age 72

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at https://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow | Penny Jarvis started running at 44 and now has ran 24 marathons. She ran her fastest marathon at 72, proving it's never too late to improve. In this episode, she joins Floris to share her approach to training, strength, recovery, and building confidence, plus how running has brought friendship, adventure, and purpose into her life.

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Topic covered:

• 00:00 — How Penny Jarvis keeps getting faster in her 70s
• 01:19 — Precision Fuel & Hydration sponsorship
• 02:09 — Starting running at 44
• 09:22 — Training for and finishing her first marathon
• 15:15 — Finding freedom and adventure through running
• 22:49 — Getting faster as you age
• 25:21 — Personal Best Program
• 25:54— Balancing life, training, and race expectations
• 31:36 — Weekly training and balancing running with recovery
• 35:54 — Strength and mobility for older runners
• 38:41 — Finding community through a running club
• 46:21 — Advice for other runners
• 48:03 — Running by feel versus heart rate
• 51:05 — Starting or returning to running after 50
• 54:26 — Training changes behind a marathon personal best at 72
• 58:26 — Post-run stretching and recovery
• 1:03:57 — Nutrition and racing shoes
• 1:07:27 — Building confidence and self-belief
• 1:11:27 — Advice for runners struggling with confidence
• 1:12:48 — Meaningful achievements and helping others succeed
• 1:18:12 — Where to find Penny
• 1:18:45 — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier athlete
• 1:20:50 — Closing thoughts

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