If you enjoy fitness and exercise at some point you have probably laced up your shoes and gone for a run. Maybe you run just enough to enjoy your desert or an extra glass of wine or maybe you train competitively and try to get faster in every race you enter. Whatever your level of commitment to running you will definitely learn a little something from today's guest.

Sonja Friend-Uhl is an accomplished Master's level runner who is currently the Women's Masters Track & Field World Record holder in the Indoor Mile (4:44.81). In addition she is a record holder in the 1500m 4:16.90 and travels the world as a Master Trainer for Core Health & Fitness, the parent company of Star Trac and Stairmaster workout equipment; in this role she travels around the world to teach others how to exercise which presents a unique challenge for maintaining a high level of fitness with a crazy travel schedule.

On All About Fitness we discuss how Sonja has worked to improve her speed in her forties as well as how she manages to stay in shape to compete at a high level despite a grueling work and travel schedule. If you are looking for ways to improve as a runner then you will definitely enjoy this episode. We talk about training strategies for how to maintain a high level of performance during the aging process as well as a few tips for how to stay active and committed to your fitness goals while on the road. 

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