45: How to Start Running at 40 (and Beyond)

We start with a listener question on the type of terrain to train on when preparing for a flat marathon. Then, we dive into the main topic: how to start running at 40, 50, and beyond. Discussion points: Benefits of starting running as a master’s athlete (4:20) Why it may feel harder to start running at age 40 or older (7:15) Step one of how to start running at 40 and beyond (11:00) Reducing injury risk when you start running (15:30) How to use run-walk intervals (17:50) Why you should be strength training after age 40 (19:53) Protein for masters athletes (25:12) Recovery for new runners over 40 (26:20) Uphill strides to preserve VO2max (28:32) Plyometrics for runners over 40 (31:01) If you enjoyed this episode, you may like: - Episode 25: Running during Perimenopause and Post-Menopause - Episode 26: Training Recommendations for Older Runners Further resources: Dynamic warm-up: https://www.runtothefinish.com/dynamic-stretching-warm-up-running/ Protein powder recommendations: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/best-protein-powders-for-runners/ Tips to start running over age 50: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/start-running-at-50/ Tips for running after 60: https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-after-60/ References:  PMID: 22313809 PMID: 30848809