Running After 50

The Importance of Strength Training for Runners Over 50

Why Strength Training Matters for Runners Over 50 Running is an incredible sport, but as we age, it takes more than just logging miles to stay strong, injury-free, and efficient. Strength training isn’t just an optional add-on—it’s a key pillar for performance, longevity, and overall health. For runners over 50, incorporating resistance training can help […]

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Injury Prevention, Running After 50, Strength Training

Why I Like (Low) Heart Rate Training

When I first started running, my understanding of heart rate training was, well, a bit…basic. I knew my heart had to beat (thank you, biology), but the idea of training within specific heart rate zones? That was a foreign concept. Over time—and with the help of experience, research, and a trusty heart rate monitor—I’ve come

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Heart Rate Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Training Tips

02/23/2025 Training Log: Sunday Long Run – Finding My (Heart) Beat

Today’s Plan: Long Run. 75-90 Minutes: Long run in Zone 2 heart rate (under 136 bpm) Pre-Workout: Low-carb meal prior to workout, but not fasted. I opted for a balanced approach, aiming to avoid the dreaded energy crash mid-run. My tasty brekkie of 2 eggs scrambled, 3 strips of bacon-style turkey and some avocado fit

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Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Running After 50, Winter Running

Rebounding from Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Not too long after my third Half Marathon and not too long after the first pandemic lockdown in 2020, I set my sights on a new challenge: the BMO Vancouver Marathon. It felt like the logical next step—a natural progression from 21.1K to 42.2K. But what I thought was a bold step forward quickly turned

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Fit Happens, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Strength & Mobility
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