The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast

← The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast15 nov 2025 · 45 min

The Protein Myth That’s Aging Runners Faster

The Protein Myth That’s Aging Runners Faster15 nov 202545 min

Coach Lindsey chats to Professor Mike Stroud - British physician, gastroenterologist and polar explorer - about the myths runners believe.

We unpack why most athletes overemphasise protein, what actually supports longevity and performance after 50, and the supermarket rule that fixes most diets.

Plus: lessons from walking across Antarctica with 220kg sledges and burning 8,500 calories a day.