#105: From Couch & Overweight to Running Marathons in Her 50's, with Ayako Fackenthal

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Ayako Fackenthal, a passionate runner who began her running journey in her mid-50s and has since progressed from couch to completing marathons and ultramarathons. Ayako shares how she found her love for running, the role of low heart rate training, and the lessons she's learned about health, mindset, and consistency along the way. She offers insights and inspiration for anyone starting or restarting their fitness journey later in life.

 

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CHAPTERS:

• 0:00 – Ayako's Late Start and Inspiring Running Journey
• 1:14 – LMNT Sponsorship
• 2:19 – Why Ayako started running in her 50s
• 3:02 – What her life looked like before running
• 5:41 – How Ayako's first runs felt
• 7:53 – What helped her enjoy running and find low heart rate training
• 12:47 – How she got into trail running
• 14:44 – Running with her Border Collie
• 15:45 – Improving in marathons and advice to her younger self