{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The She Runs Strong Podcast","title":"62, Sub-2 Half & Still Getting Faster: Beth’s Late-Start Running Story","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4961c991\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3210,"description":"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 marathon at 62, snagged age-group wins, and is now eyeing the Athens Original Marathon. Beth’s story is a masterclass in mindset, smart training, and why strength work is non-negotiable for women 45+.You’ll hear how Beth:- Shifted identity from “I’m not an athlete” to “I am a runner.”- Came back from a femur stress fracture by slowing down, training smart, and building strength.- Cracked a sub 2 hour half marathon (and a 52-minute 10K) with balanced training.Learned key marathon lessons on pacing, hydration, gut management, and travel—and how she’s applying them for Athens.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/t2nHqwK4cP-sDqBgRzn_v0hZH1oeL0jAmfTc8FKAnZM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZWFi/YTE1MmQ1MGZlZjli/MTY0MmI5M2MzYmUz/Y2JlZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}