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Knee Pain, Brain Fog, High HR? Here’s the Fix
Feeling “off” on the run? In this She Run Strong Q&A, Shona and Nicky break down cardiac drift (in plain English!), how to read your heart-rate data from interval sess...
She Qualified for Boston at 58. Here’s How.
Today’s episode is all about proving that age is just a number and speed is still very much on the table. Nicky and Shona chat with Jackie, a 58-year-old runner who sw...
The Truth About Reformer Pilates for Runners
Reformer Pilates is everywhere right now, but does it actually make you a better runner? In this episode, Nicky and Shona dig into whether Reformer really counts as st...
The Secret Workout That Builds Speed AND Stamina
Tempo vs. Threshold: the confusing terms finally explained. Nicky and Shona break down the science, the purpose, and the “how” of these essential workouts - so you kno...
Caffeine & Cramping: The Truth You Need to Know
Caffeine, cramping, wearables, and warm-ups - oh my! Nicky and Shona tackle your most pressing questions: does caffeine really trigger cramps, what those Garmin “anaer...
The REAL Reason You Get Tired Running
In this episode, we unpack one of running’s most misunderstood topics—fatigue—and set the record straight on lactate with exercise physiologist and Coach Parry coach N...
62, Sub-2 Half & Still Getting Faster: Beth’s Late-Start Running Story
This week, Shona Hendricks & Nikki Friedman chat with Beth Groh, a Coach Parry community member who started running in her late 50s, broke 2 hours for the half maratho...
Water Weight or Weight Gain? Creatine, Clarified (And Other Questions Answered)
Creatine myths busted, figure skating as cross-training, footcore timing, Achilles-safe speed, and the weird marathon packing hacks you’ll actually use. Nicky & Shona ...
HRT & Running: How Long Is Actually OK?
Hot flashes, cold fronts, and real talk. Shona & Nicky bust HRT myths (hello, “second spring”), tackle time-trial plateaus, pick the right shoes for speed vs. long run...
The TRUTH About Women Runners and Weight Loss
So many women start running to lose weight... only to find themselves exhausted, hungrier than ever, and sometimes even gaining weight during marathon training. In thi...
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...