#130: Q&A for Older Athletes

Host Brad Kearns leverages his previous podcast dedicated to older athletes by addressing some Q&A from folks out there fighting the battle, going for ambitious race goes in the older age categories. Everyone talks about how recovery takes longer when you get older, so let’s get into the particulars of making sound training decisions, optimizing recovery, and choosing age-appropriate goals and training methods. Brad introduces this segment with thought provoking facts on aging. [00:00:59]  A competitive Masters runner wants some advice on what he should do about speed work? [00:06:37]  53-year-old Linda is asking for more information on glycogen storage while on Ketogenic diet. [00:12:51] Larry is 56 years old and he "tests higher", even though he still uses the 180 minus my age formula for my workouts.  What is the problem? [00:15:10]  Jim, age 65 is training for a marathon. Would it make sense to use a ketone supplement like Kegenics during endurance training and the marathon? [00:21:23]  What about pairing of ketone supplement with conventional carbs like Gatorade or gel? [00:23:52]  Brad closes this podcast with advice emanating from his experience as a competitive athlete. [00:25:37]  Jeanne Calment Nourish Balance ThriveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.