The Evergreen Athlete - By Finlay MacHugh

Ep 019 - Live Q&A with Cat from the Run Space - What can runners do to reduce injuries and run more?

I was invited to speak at Run Space with Cat, and this episode is the full conversation.

We talked about why so many committed runners plateau, why niggles keep circling back, and what actually moves the needle if you want to run faster in your 30s and 40s without constantly flirting with injury.

🧩 What You’ll Learn:
👉 Why managing your training is more important than smashing sessions
👉 The biggest mistake ambitious runners make when they want to improve
👉 How scepticism can actually protect your progress
👉 Why speed training is injury prevention

If you’re an ex-athlete who still cares about performance, this will hit.

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If this episode struck a chord and you’re serious about making progress again, come and find me on Instagram.

I work with former athletes who’ve got unfinished goals and want to overcome injuries and rebuild real confidence in their bodies.

Send me a DM with the word EVERGREEN, and we’ll have a proper conversation about where you’re at and what the next step looks like.

What is The Evergreen Athlete - By Finlay MacHugh?

Welcome to the Evergreen Athlete podcast...


This podcast is designed for people who used to live for sport but are now in a different place. They've recently focused on their careers and families and are unsure how to train athletically as they age. They have different stressors and problems. My name is Finlay MacHugh, and this is something that I have gone through myself to help people overcome every single day. If you're here, you likely have questions about how to train and live optimally. So this is what to expect...


What You’ll Get:




  1. Practical Toolkit: I'll share principles and learnings to help you train efficiently, effectively and productively.


  2. Expert Insights: In-depth discussions with leading coaches, health experts, and performance specialists.


  3. Experiences: Real-life learnings and mistakes from myself and my clients.


About Me (Your Host):


As of writing this in February 2025, I have been a strength and conditioning coach for 15 years, and I've coached at some level for 20 (Christ, that's scary). I'm the founder of Evergreen Athlete, an online coaching platform for those over 30s who want to regain their consistency and confidence to be their best version.

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