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The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast · Nov 15, 2025 · 44 min

The Protein Myth That’s Aging Runners Faster

Coach Lindsey chats to Professor Mike Stroud - British physician, gastroenterologist and polar explorer - about the myths runners believe. We unpack why most athletes overemphasise protein, what actually supports longevity and performance after 50, and the supermarket rule that fixes most diets. Plus: lessons from walking across Antarctica with 220kg sledges and burning 8,500 calories a day.

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Coach Lindsey chats to Professor Mike Stroud - British physician, gastroenterologist and polar explorer - about the myths runners believe.
We unpack why most athletes overemphasise protein, what actually supports longevity and performance after 50, and the supermarket rule that fixes most diets. 
Plus: lessons from walking across Antarctica with 220kg sledges and burning 8,500 calories a day.