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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 conditioning
Housh, House, & deVries, Applied exercise science and sport physiology
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By Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris
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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 conditioning
Housh, House, & deVries, Applied exercise science and sport physiology
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