Loneliness of the Ageing Runner

The shy, the avoidant and the unsocial

In this episode, Chris looks at research from the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah. It looks at the different levels of loneliness experienced by athletes who are described as 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 he takes part in his first track session, has an ultrasound scan of his heart and registers for his first 50 miler. Shownotes at: https://ageingrunner.com/2023/12/18/ageing-runner-podcast-5-the-shy-the-avoidant-and-the-unsocial-why-all-runners-need-connection-as-we-age/ [In this episode, Chris looks at research from the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah. It looks at the different levels of loneliness experienced by athletes who are described as 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 he takes part in his first track session, has an ultrasound scan of his heart and registers for his first 50 miler. Shownotes at: https://ageingrunner.com/2023/12/18/ageing-runner-podcast-5-the-shy-the-avoidant-and-the-unsocial-why-all-runners-need-connection-as-we-age/]

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 then found it again. References The Way of the Runner retreats. (2023). The Way of the Runner. [online] Available at: http://thewayoftherunner.com/podcast-.... Sepehri Shamloo, A., Arya, A., Dagres, N. and Hindricks, G. (2018). Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation: Some Good News and Some Bad News. Galen Medical Journal, [online] 7, p.e1401. doi:https://doi.org/10.22086/gmj.v0i0.1401. ULTRA Study. (n.d.). ULTRA Study. [online] Available at: https://theultrastudy.com [Accessed 19 Nov. 2023]. Happy Aging Runner. (2023). Have I Maxed Out the Health Benefits of Running? [online] Available at: https://happyagingrunner.com/2023/11/... [Accessed 19 Nov. 2023].

Who on earth should we believe?

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, fit and motivated as we get older.  Who on earth should we believe? References The Way of the Runner retreats. (2023). The Way of the Runner. [online] Available at: http://thewayoftherunner.com/podcast-episodes/interview-sports-scientist-nick-tiller. Fuller, S.  (2022) The Epistemological Compass and the (Post)Truth about Objectivity, Social Epistemology, DOI10.1080/02691728.2022.2150988 Fuller, S. 2020. A Player’s Guide to the Post-Truth Condition: The Name of the Game. London: Anthem Season 1 Episode 1 – Post Truth and Objectivity – cjfielding.com. [online] Available at: http://www.cjfielding.com/?p=1539 [Accessed 14 Oct. 2023].

Loneliness of the Ageing Runner

In this episode, Chris battles noisy rainstorm to pass on the wisdom of John, an 82 year old former national fell running champion who is still going strong. He picks up on the theme of loneliness from last time and delves into a post by academic and ultra runner Sabrina Little and considers what success looks like if we are not judging simply by the stopwatch. Come and join in. References Fielding, C. (2023). Loneliness of the Ageing Runner. [online] Ageing Runner. Available at: https://ageingrunner.com/2023/08/28/loneliness-of-the-ageing-runner/ [Accessed 20 Sep. 2023]. [https://ageingrunner.com/2023/08/28/loneliness-of-the-ageing-runner/] Little, S. (2023). Taking Humanity Seriously in Sports. [online] iRunFar. Available at: https://www.irunfar.com/taking-humanity-seriously-in-sports [https://www.irunfar.com/taking-humanity-seriously-in-sports] X (formerly Twitter). (n.d.). https://twitter.com/parkrun/status/1699322523270230032. [online] Available at: https://twitter.com/parkrun/status/1699322523270230032. [https://twitter.com/parkrun/status/1699322523270230032] Age 40, R.A. (2023). Overdrive at 60+; Mastering the Art of Racing with 5 Key Considerations for Running at 60+ – Running After Age 40 – Podcast. [online] Podtail. Available at: https://podtail.com/podcast/running-after-age-40/overdrive-at-60-mastering-the-art-of-racing-with-5/ [Accessed 20 Sep. 2023]. [https://podtail.com/podcast/running-after-age-40/overdrive-at-60-mastering-the-art-of-racing-with-5/] The Way of the Runner retreats. (2023). The Way of the Runner. [online] Available at: http://thewayoftherunner.com/podcast-episodes/interview-sports-scientist-nick-tiller [Accessed 20 Sep. 2023]. [http://thewayoftherunner.com/podcast-episodes/interview-sports-scientist-nick-tiller]

Welcome to Ageing Runner

In this introductory episode, Dr Chris Fielding shares the ideas behind the ageing runner project and discusses a post from an ageing fell runner on feelings of becoming invisible as we age. References: Dixon, E. (2023). Listen up, there’s a link between hearing loss and dementia. www.thetimes.co.uk. [online] 20 Jul. Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/listen-to-the-evidence-on-dementia-j82c2f3n3 [Accessed 23 Jul. 2023]. [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/listen-to-the-evidence-on-dementia-j82c2f3n3] Jiang, F., Mishra, S.R., Shrestha, N., Ozaki, A., Virani, S.S., Bright, T., Kuper, H., Zhou, C. and Zhu, D. (2023). Association between hearing aid use and all-cause and cause-specific dementia: an analysis of the UK Biobank cohort. The Lancet Public Health, [online] 0(0). doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(23)00048-8. [https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(23)00048-8/fulltext] North Leeds Fell Runners. (2023). The ageing fell runner: a meditation. [online] Available at: https://www.nlfr.co.uk/the-ageing-fell-runner-a-meditation/ [Accessed 6 Aug. 2023]. [https://www.nlfr.co.uk/the-ageing-fell-runner-a-meditation/] Askwith, R. (2023). How to keep running in your 60s — and why it’s never too late to start. www.thetimes.co.uk. [online] 30 Jul. Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-to-start-running-50s-old-midlife-health-fitness-tips-2023-p83f6rhzd?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_O2lBhCFARIsAB0E8B87j1LAO9D3k-uNO74E9xL4Gc0mlTCaIydM8Ie6T44vks4joeR9unsaAiSWEALw_wcB [Accessed 30 Jul. 2023]. [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-to-start-running-50s-old-midlife-health-fitness-tips-2023-p83f6rhzd?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_O2lBhCFARIsAB0E8B87j1LAO9D3k-uNO74E9xL4Gc0mlTCaIydM8Ie6T44vks4joeR9unsaAiSWEALw_wcB] chloewilliamson (2022). Physical activity impacts the Cocktail of Healthy Ageing. [online] BJSM blog - social media’s leading SEM voice. Available at: https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2022/10/17/physical-activity-impacts-the-cocktail-of-healthy-ageing/ [Accessed 30 Jul. 2023]. [https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2022/10/17/physical-activity-impacts-the-cocktail-of-healthy-ageing/]