#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