# Why Female Runners Over 45 Feel Exhausted (It’s Not What You Think)

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Podcast: [The She Runs Strong Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013)
Published: 2026-02-20T08:19:56+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2326

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