#111 Mastering the Art of Running After 40

In this episode, Matt and Andrea talk all about the art and science of running after 40. They dig into research and their experience working with Masters runners, and provide insight on how to what older runners can do to maintain their running prowess. They cover strategies and tips for strength training, nutrition, workouts, recovery, and more. The Subjective: what's changed in your running as you've aged? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 10:00 - What changes start to happen to athletes post-30? 20:26 - Addressing the physiological changes that come with aging 25:50 - Matt's PhD work: a systematic review and research on achilles tendinopathy 34:39 - Contributing factors to loss of calf strength in older runners 42:36 - Tailoring strength training as you age 47:15 - The benefits of strides & hill sprints 49:50 - When in your routine to add strength training 51:13 - How recovery time changes as you age 58:24 - Specific changes surrounding menopause 1:01:30 - Wrap-up