007 - Podiatrist Explains Why Runners Over 30 Keep Getting Injured - And What They Should Do

Show Notes

🎙️ Why Runners Over 30 Keep Getting Injured - And What They Should Do

📘 Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Evergreen Athlete Podcast, Finley sits down with podiatrist, runner, and educator Tim Mulholland to unpack the most common injuries holding runners over 30 back — and what to do about them.

You’ll learn why injuries like Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis show up more as you age, what outdated recovery methods to avoid, and how to train smarter (not just harder) to keep showing up consistently.

Tim brings a rare blend of real-world clinical insight, running experience, and teaching know-how, helping you understand not just the what, but the why behind smarter rehab and performance strategies.

🧩 What You’ll Learn:

• Why so many runners over 30 hit roadblocks with tendon and fascia injuries
• The lifestyle factors most people overlook that quietly sabotage recovery
• When to DIY your rehab and when to see a professional
• Why stretching might be making your injury worse — and what to do instead
• The Shoe Tech Revolution: Does It Really Matter for Recreational Runners?

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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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