The Ultimate Resource for Masters Runners
Getting older doesn’t mean you have to get slower or that you can’t accomplish your goals. We’ll show you how to Master your running as you get older.
We know there is very little information available for masters runners, and we are trying to change that. Through researching the latest studies and reporting the findings back to you, to interviewing some of the most inspiring and influential masters on the planet.
We are continuously looking for new information to help you understand how you can stay healthy and make the most out of your training as a masters runner.
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Not only do your training needs change as you get older, but your overall health and diet change as well.
Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health or improve your running performance (or both) paying attention to the little things is essential to living and training to your potential.
While not all the resources we have, here are some of our most popular articles to help your overall health and nutrition.
As all masters runners know and understand, things change as we age. We’ve already covered the need for More focused strength training More recovery, and
There’s been a ton of attention in the news lately about long distance running and heart health, including our post looking at whether your VO2
As Runners we believe our sport is truly the best out there. We know how great our community is, how supportive we are of one
There are some running related topics that come up over and over: What should I eat before I run? How do I get rid of
Recently, there’s been a good amount of research studies being published about the difference in diet and supplementation practices between faster runners and slower runners,
If you’re an older runner like me, you’re probably wondering at what point age is going to catch up with you? Well, today I’ve got
A few weeks ago we gave you some suggestions on how you can accept change and progress as a masters runner from our expert masters
The machine has to be stable if it’s going to run long. When I first started running in my early 30s, injury was the farthest
If you’re a hardcore distance fan, you probably know all about allegations concerning Alberto Salazar, head coach at the Nike Oregon Project elite running team earlier
Why do you race? This is a simple question that may have a very complicated answer. The reasons why individual runners race, can be as
Sometimes we all need a little motivation and inspiration. Whether it be to reach for that stretch goal or just pick ourselves up after a series of bad races or workouts.
Our collection of inspirational masters runners and stories will hopefully give you the pick up and kick in the butt you need!
Think you are “too old” to run? Wrong! This interview with Older, Faster, Stronger Author Margaret Webb shows how you can begin running at any age!
Listen to this inspiring interview with Kathrine Switzer about that historic day at the Boston Marathon, and she talks about the importance of running and runners in creating freedom for people all over the world.
Ever wondered what life is like for a marathoner who has run 200 sub 3 hour marathons, and 76 sub 2:20 marathons? We interview this inspiring masters runner.
Dick Beardsley was once one of the best marathoners in the world, almost beating Alberto Salazar in the Boston Marathon as a “nobody”, but it is his story after he retired from running that is truly inspiring. Dick shares all about his drug addiction, struggles with identity, and losing his son.
As all masters runners know and understand, things change as we age. We’ve already covered the need for More focused strength training More recovery,...
Last week I wrote an article on how to re-think your perception of training theory or workout ideas when you think you’re too slow...
The term masters has a bad connotation. I mean it sounds old. Especially for those “younger masters.” I remember racing the Masters Track and...
We all seem to get busier and busier as the years go by, and this time of year becomes the busiest of all, and...
Remember the days you used to practically spring out of bed? Soreness, tightness, ashiness. What was that anyway? Maybe when you had a really...
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Masters_Runners_2020-08-24.mp3 Masters running did not always exist. There was no running advice for older runners, and running over 50 was considered rare. Many thought that running was...
Now is your chance to get a training plan and coaching specifically designed for runners in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
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