Running Past 50

“Caolan MacMahon destroys the myth that aging equates with inactivity. From the physiological to the philosophical, Running Past 50 lights the path to longevity and ongoing fulfillment for runners in their mature years.”-Lorraine Moller, Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist, Boston Marathon Winner, and Founder of Wings Coaching“As we age, physiological changes necessitate a shift in approach to training, racing, and recovery. Running Past 50 empowers masters runners with the knowledge and tools they need to continue a fulfilling lifelong relationship with running.”-Heather Hart, EP-C, CSCS, Cofounder of Hart Strength & Endurance Coaching

Caolan MacMahon has been dedicated to running since she was eight years old, and she continues to pursue her passion several decades later. She has completed more than 80 marathons and ultramarathons since turning 50, including six Boston Marathons and three New York City Marathons. MacMahon is the 2013 RRCA Grand Master 50K champion and has achieved dozens of overall podium and age-group finishes. She is the head coach and director of The Long Run Coaching LLC. She holds certifications from UESCA (Ultrarunning Coach; Endurance Sports Nutrition Certification), NASM (CPT), World Athletics (Elite L5), USATF (L3 Endurance, Youth Specialization; L2 Endurance/Speed/Hurdles/Relays, Youth Specialization), RRCA, and Lydiard (LI and LII). MacMahon is also a USATF L1 coaching instructor and is a coach and clinician at the USATF youth cross country camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Beyond her accomplishments in running and coaching, MacMahon is an educator, rock climber, former professor of philosophy, ethicist, animal activist, and writer. She has been a contributing writer for Runner’s World and provided race reports and contributions to Self, New York Times, Ultra Running Magazine, Colorado Runner, 5280, and Elevation Outdoors. She has also been blogging for The Chronic Runner since 2011.