Episode 26: Training Recommendations for Older Runners

This episode serves as part two of our discussion on perimenopause and menopause. However, the advice here applies to both male and female runners over age 50.  Discussion points include:  The importance of consistent resistance training Adjustments to your training schedule, such as 10-day training cycles and more frequent cutback weeks How to maintain VO2max and speed with age Temperature regulation adjustments for older athletes The importance of protein for masters athletes Why low-carb diets are not the solution for menopausal athletes Supplements that may benefit aging athletes Setting running goals as an older runner Further resources: Protein powder recommendations: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/best-protein-powders-for-runners/ Everything Fat loss by Ben Carpenter: https://amzn.to/3Y8iFwk Plyometric exercise guide: https://www.runtothefinish.com/beginner-plyometric-exercises/ References PMID: 31210647 PMID: 33800439 PMID: 28181774 PMID: 34201810 PMID: 30387072 PMID: 22313809 PMID: 25051286 PMID: 28012184 Haff & Triplett, Essentials of strength training and conditioningHoush, House, & deVries, Applied exercise science and sport physiology