EP. 192 - Longevity, Mindset, and Performance Hacks for Masters Runners with Stephanie Dyer

This week, we're sitting down with Stephanie Dyer, a true Grand Master's Runner who has completed over 30 marathons across three decades. Age hasn't slowed her down—in fact, she's only gotten better with time!

In this episode, Stephanie shares her best advice on how to maintain longevity in the sport, cultivate a strong and positive mindset, and get faster as you get older.

About Stephanie Dyer:

• Training: Currently training for her 33rd and 34th marathons (Chicago and the Age Group World Championships at NYC).

• Boston Marathon: April marks her 35th year of running, and marathon number 35 will be at the Boston Marathon, the course where it all started for her! She raced her fastest Boston in 2025 with a time of 3:18:30.

• Recent Accomplishments:

  • Finished 30th at the Sydney Marathon Age Group World Championships in 2024 with a time of 3:18

  • Won her age group at the Marine Corps Marathon 2024, just one month after Sydney.

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