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5 Beginner Running Mistakes I Made After 50 (And What I Wish I’d Known)

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A woman over 50 in purple running gear stands confidently on a trail beside the headline "5 Running Mistakes I Made After 50."

When I started running again in my early 50s, I thought the hardest part would be the running itself. I was wrong. It wasn’t my legs that challenged me the most. Getting out the door was the hard part. It wasn’t even the early mornings. The hardest part was the expectations I put on myself. … Read more

Reinventing Yourself After 50: Why It Feels So Hard

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Woman over 50 looking out at a sunrise with text that says Reinventing Yourself After 50

Introduction Reinventing Yourself After 50: Why It Feels So Hard When we’re younger, life comes with a built-in roadmap. We have parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors guiding us along the way. Get an education. Start a career. Find a partner. Raise a family. Buy a house. Save for retirement. For decades, the next step is … Read more