Age Grouper For Life Podcast

This week, we were joined by Mike Beeman, an experienced runner who has completed 110 marathons, including 47 consecutive Boston Marathons. The group discussed Mike’s extensive running career, touching upon topics of how training, race shoes, and marathon culture has changed over the years. With a lifetime best of 2:35:42 in 1982, Mike’s achievements speak for themselves. Above all, Mike brings an extremely refreshing mindset to running - cherishing every race, training run, and friends he’s made throughout his journey. Mike’s positivity attracted attention on TikTok with inspirational content, gaining over 14,000 followers. He emphasizes the importance of staying humble, encouraging others, and maintaining a positive attitude in running and life. The group discusses: Training and Nutrition in the Past - High mileage training(100+ miles per week) during peak years - Arthur Lydiard's training philosophy: An approach that emphasizes running by feel and fostering a strong foundation through long, slow miles (LS