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Gut Health For Women Who Run & Why Women Need Fewer Hard Runs
From pea vs whey protein, to tackling GI issues, and why less intensity might actually make you a stronger runner—this Q&A episode of She Run Strong is packed with pr...
The TRUTH About HRT for Active Women with Dr Nicky Keay
This one’s a MUST-LISTEN for every female runner over 40. Hosts Nicky and Shona sit down with world-renowned endocrinologist Dr. Nicky Keay to unpack everything you ne...
60 Years Old. Never Injured. Here’s How. (Ina Donat's INCREDIBLE Running Journey)
At 60, Ina Donat is chasing big goals: a 65K ultra and a sub-25-minute 5K. In this episode, she shares how she balances ultra training with speedwork, fuels her body w...
Creatine or Whey Protein: Which Supplement Wins for Female Runners?
Feeling stuck in your running? In this Q&A episode, Coach Nicky & Shona answer your biggest questions, like whether running 6 days a week is helping or hurting, how to...
Lifting Heavy Feels Confusing (Here’s How to Start)
Should you be lifting heavy as a female runner over 40? It’s a question filled with confusion, conflicting advice, and plenty of Instagram noise. In this episode, we u...
Stop Falling for These Running Myths (Especially If You're Over 45)
In this episode of She Runs Strong, Shona and Nicky answer listener questions and dive into the world of running pseudoscience. From cold plunges and treadmill myths t...
Shona's Surprising Case Study- I Did Everything Right…and Still Got It Wrong
In this candid episode of the She Runs Strong podcast, Coach Shona Hendricks becomes the case study herself, sharing personal body composition results that left her su...
From Menopause to Morocco: Adventure Without Limits with Rachel Holland
In this episode, Shona and Nicky sit down with Rachel — an inspiring runner who went from managing her shops in rural Wales to running across entire countries with her...
The Real Cost of Skipping Recovery
Nicky and Shona dive into recovery after marathons and ultras—what happens to your body, why rest matters, and how to come back stronger. If you’ve ever rushed back to...
The Only 3 Supplements We Trust (For Female Runners)
This week on She Runs Strong, Nicky and Shona share their top three go-to supplements, unpack the truth behind recovery times on running watches, and give beginner-fri...
Female Runners Aren’t Just Small Men
In this powerful episode of She Runs Strong, Shona Hendricks and Nicky Freedman sit down with head coach Lindsey Parry to unpack what it truly means to coach female at...
Why LESS Running Might Be the Secret to Your Next PB
In this episode, Shona and Nicky dive into your burning questions! Whether you're navigating marathon training, trying to manage weight in perimenopause, confused abou...
Just Show Up: Jen on Running, Loss, and Living Fully at 52
From her first jog to smashing PBs and inspiring an entire community, Jen Chaia Frishman shares her remarkable journey from 5K novice to half marathon powerhouse. In t...
Cold Runs, Broken Bones, & Carb Myths: What Every Female Runner Over 45 Needs to Know
In this Q&A-packed episode, Shona and Nicky tackle real-world questions from female runners over 45 — from recovering after a broken toe and training through osteopeni...
The Truth About Bone Health for Female Runners Over 45
Bone health isn't just a post-menopause concern — it's a lifelong priority. In this powerful episode, Shona Hendricks and Nicky Freedman dive deep into the reality of ...
Are Your Running Heart Rate Zones Wrong?
In this Q&A episode of the She Runs Strong podcast powered by Coach Parry, we tackle:⌚ How to calculate your heart rate zones (with or without fancy gear)🥱 Why you mig...
From Injury to Ultra: How Tanya Reclaimed Her Strength After 50
In this episode of She Runs Strong, Shona and Nicky sit down with 50-year-old Tanya Zaayman—mother of two and newly minted marathoner—who turned her dream of running t...
Is Creatine even WORTH IT for female Runners?
In this jam-packed Q&A episode, Shona Hendricks and Nicky Freedman tackle the real questions coming from inside our Coach Parry community—no fluff, just practical answ...
The Dark Side of Fasted Running for Women Over 45
Should you be running your training sessions fasted or non-fasted? If you're a female endurance runner over 45, this question could make or break your performance, rec...
What Female Runners Aren't Told About Carb-Loading
In this Q&A episode of She Runs Strong, Shona and Nicky tackle your top training questions—from racing in the heat and preventing Achilles injuries to time trials, hig...