At almost 70, I am trying to remember to have fun on my easy runs and just enjoy the process. I get too competitive with myself and that doesn't always help my running. Thanks for the reminders!
72 here, run every other day - 5 k and 8 k, walk/run…3.5 minute run, 30 second walk. I really look forward to that 30 seconds. On the days that I don’t run I train in the adult fitness section of the park I run at (so grateful). Being a gym person, I have adapted to the area and hit all body parts using a band from the dollar store and the equipment that is there. It is actually a better workout than with weights and I get to play outside!
I’m 75. Have been training for a 5K. Today I did a practice run 10k just on the theory of run slow and farther to run faster. I don’t have any negative consequences because I ran slowly. I liked this video aimed at older runners. Thanks very much.
Kudos to you, Peter, for running at age 75! That’s awesome! It sounds like you’re ready for your 5K. Have fun with the race. Thanks for the positive feedback on the video. I appreciate it. Happy running!
Couple of considerations from a 60+ year old male - recognizing there are exceptions to every rule: 1) Running performance as we age goes through a gradual decline until our mid-70's and then it declines rapidly - (See the studies on Master Runners). This is attributed to a decline in aerobic capacity and a loss of muscle mass. 2) The only way to stop/reverse sarcopenia (loss of muscle as we age) is through weight training. Body weight exercises or limited resistance training won't stress the muscles sufficiently to cause them to respond/grow. As your body adapts, you need to continue to increase the load in order to force the body to continue to respond. 3) Older athletes (60's & beyond) respond well to weight training and can continue to gain muscle and strength (See study on weight training for octogenarians - men and women). BTW - I set lifetime PR's in various lifts into my 60's and I follow a balanced aerobic/strength training regimen. Maintaining muscle mass will allow you to run into your later years, maintaining better performance and with less joint pain since your muscles will be better able to support your body. Unfortunately running alone will not stop sarcopenia from occurring and hence, will not stop your performance from degrading significantly as you move through your 70's. Best of luck to all Masters Athletes!
Thanks for sharing this information. I have discussed strength training in bits and pieces in other videos, but it's a topic that needs added further discussion.
Hey, I'm 60+, and still run and lifting. There is nothing like running up a hill and not dying, it reminds you of what you could do when you were 20, but at a way slower pace.
I'm 60 and run to stay fit for surfing and rock climbing, mostly. I was training for a half-marathon and running two 10 milers per week in addition to a few shorter runs. No problems at all. However, I've been running for 40 years consistently. My recommendations, (1) buy quality shoes, (2) buy two pairs of shoes of different makes and alternate pairs between runs, (3) put good insoles in the shoes; get rid of those flimsy stock insoles, (4) don't time your runs; focus on form and staying in the aerobic range; avoid going anaerobic too much. I run 20-30 miles per week, generally and take a full week off every three months on average.
Great tips, especially staying in the aerobic zone and alternating shoes. I totally agree with better insoles and will include that in a future video. I have custom orthotic inserts due to high arches, so I generally don't think about that aspect. Thanks for watching the video and sharing.
Just found you. I’m a “lifelong” runner. I’m 57 now and still (In my mind!) like I’m 25. Marathons are my habit. Just did Columbus a month ago and am signed up for Ft. Lauderdale in February. I’m glad I found your channel. Us old but dangerous runners must stick together! We are a rare breed. Warriors. I did subscribe! Now, time for a ten miler! Grind on!
Welcome John! I'm glad you found me. Doing a marathon in Ft. Lauderdale in February sounds like fun. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
I'm 57 as well and race regularly from 1 Mile up to 10 Mile races. If you want to feel young again, jump into a USATF Cross Country race, they have team events and open races,
57?? That's spring chicken! You have plenty of years left. I'm 68, can run a long way but not quickly but am working on that. I wish you every encouragement.
68. Recently won my age group in a marathon. I do Ironman length triathalon. I don’t own one of those fancy watches. Therefore I’ve proven that they’re not essential. Whatever happened to running and having fun? I’ve discovered, for me, that I enjoy running and that’s why I do it. A lot of people love smartphones and stuff, they would probably benefit from a watch. If you’re like me and you absolutely hate all this technology I’d like to assure you…it’s not an essential part of running. You probably need shoes, shorts, and a shirt. That’s one of the real attractions of running. Have fun
I am 68 too and have been running for 42 years. I have had a smart watch for about 4 years and it has only enhanced my enjoyment of running. It has enabled me to ensure that I am not slowing down as I get older without noticing it. I really enjoy learning about the metrics associated with exercising. The watch is not necessary but it certainly doesn’t take the fun out of exercising.
Hi. My wife had an old Fitbit that she never used. She hooked it up to the computer for me and I’ve been using it for about a week now and I love it! I like looking at the map of where I’ve run, etc. Yeah, it’s made the whole experience somehow more exciting. Let’s keep it up! @@jukerdanz
In my mid 30's I used to be a serious trail runner specializing in 8 - 18 mile races. I took a few years off but then decided to train for a favorite 10 miler. Without a lot of prep I did the race anyway which was an out and back trail race. On the way back I struggled and fought hard with a runner who just wouldn't give up. He would pass me, then I would pass him and we kept wearing each other out till the finish line. At the very end I finally eked out a win by a fraction of a second then collapsed on the grass. He came over and introduced himself, we shook hands and congratulated one another. A few days later I looked up the race results online and found out that he was (*GULP*) 72 years old! Thanks so much for the tips. Now that I'm that 'older dude' and getting back into it I have never forgotten that guy who showed me you can keep running and racing, even in your 70's. Thanks for the great info and channel. All the best.
Thanks so much for sharing this story. It's great!! I love hearing how us older folks can keep running. A recant 50K trail race I did had 70 & 75 year old runners.
at 72 can still walk & run just back from 6.05 km run & 3 kms walk for warm up, stretched afterwards. Have had gouit problems but always make a comeback & find that the more I do the better!! Have always taken part in sport(grass hockey) & run lightly. It was over 85 F. when I ran today with 75% Humidity.
Congrats on being a long time runner! Runners like you who keep going in their "senior" years inspire me! Thanks for the feedback and watching the video.
I'm 54 and a lot of this is becoming familiar. I took up running again at 50, after a decades long break, and it is possible to build up conditioning in your 50s, not just to maintain it (without TRT / HRT and the like). I would add to these points that dialing in nutrition seems critical, to getting every edge possible. Taking naps seems to help more than just maintaining one 8 hour stretch of sleep; recovery seems to speed up. Use of decent shoes becomes important, as your own durability drops off, probably exploring more cushioned alternatives. I don't mean that you need to spend your way to a solution, but only using $100 shoes would require buying last year's better models. Protein intake is important, but I don't think that more is better, or that claims that 1 gram per pound of body weight is required. You need to sort out and dial it all in, with more body demands and less caloric input to work with. Alternating some fasting to improve metabolic flexibility could be helpful, using fat as fuel better, but there's no need to go there, it's just one more option to explore.
Thanks John for commenting. Kudos to you for running again. Rest, good shoes, and nutrition are all important, as you note. As older runners, we do need more protein, although I agree that 1 gram/lb seems excessive for us. I’ve seen that amount recommended for elite athletes. Here is a video I did on protein, if you’re interested: th-cam.com/video/IH0wPjzKl64/w-d-xo.html
Good tips! I'll be 70 this year and will run (/walk LOL) my 8th Half in January. My Ironman daughter and I do the Disney Half every year. (She does the half just to spend time with dad.... love her). I adopted a 5 mile run/walk every other day with 40-50 squats and hamstring stretches every day to keep from tightening up. I'm overweight (~220) and have always followed the ironic mantra... "I don't like running, BUT I HATE when I don't run....". Thanks for your tips, looking for more. I'm subscribed.
Congratulations on running your 8th half. Great accomplishment! I also run with both my daughters. It's a wonderful father/daughter activity. Thanks for watching the video, commenting, and subscribing. I appreciate it!
So glad to find your channel. We older runners need encouragement sometimes. Great tips today about prehydrating! I’m 67 and I’ve been running since age 50. Ran 23 marathons but haven’t done one since 2016. Set half marathon PR goal before trying it again but I think when I was training for the marathon my half marathons were faster because of all those long training runs. You’re inspiring me to give it another go! Thank you!
Great tips! I'm "only" in my mid 40s, and a few years ago I switched from road 5ks to trail 50ks. I got tired of competing with my younger self and always losing. After meeting a man in his 70s who started running in his 60s, and now did ultras (Distances over 26.2 miles) I realized it was time for a change. I now run longer, father, with no asthma attacks and far fewer injuries, because the increased distance requires a slower pace, with walking thrown in. My biggest tip is to try everything out there... change up the distance, surface, try relays, etc, and see what makes the body you have now happy. We're all going to get older, achy, stiff, slow... I'd rather do it while still enjoying my running!
Thanks Kelly for sharing your wonderful running story. Try everything is a great tip. How will we know what we like if we don't try different stuff? I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Good to see an older runner sharing the knowledge, there’s plenty of 30 year olds telling us 70 year olds how to run faster and do more weights etc. They don’t seem to realise the slower recovery rates we have.
You’re spot on about slower recovery as we age. I’ve learned to give myself more time between long runs. Even though I might feel rested after a few days, I’m definitely not! Thanks for commenting!
Thank you for posting this video I’m a 26 year old woman and I was worried about whether or not I would be enraging my health/ joints starting to run in my youth. You have shown me with being careful to not go too hard/ fast and focusing on miles and time I can safely run as I get older. There are lots of channels of younger people coaching about running. However it is wonderful to hear the wisdom of our elders advise the next generation on how to be safe and healthy for all our lives. Also I’m African American and so is my husband and running is not popular culturally. We don’t have any older family members to ask this type of question. I hope to help encourage our children to make running/ exercising part of their daily lives for a healthy legacy. Thank you for the post and 5 star review on life!
You're welcome, Erika! And thank you for your kind words and sharing your thoughts. Kudos to you for running and giving that gift to your children. Thanks again for watching the video!
Do it now and take it easy but push hard 20% of the time. I'm 68 and just started recently and it's HARD to start when your my age. I've experienced just about every injury there is (shin splints, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon, patellofemoral pain syndrome, calf strain . . . ) all in 4 years. Right now I seem to be doing fine so I can start working on just running even if it's slow but not so slow that's it's borderline not running.
Just my opinion, but I think it will be worse for your joints if you DON"T start running early in life...keep in shape, keep the muscle tone, keep your weight down...I think there is higher risk to your joints (and the rest of your body) if you don't engage in some vigorous exercise! But take it easy...a 5k run 5 times a week (or alternate that with other types of workout) will keep you healthy and won't over-tax your body.
I'm 60 and never exercised until 7 years ago. I smoked about 80 a day for 20 years, I was stage 3 obese from junk food. Then I had a heart attack followed by a triple heart bypass. Got my diet in order and walked all the weight off. Then got into strength training and settled mostly on kettlebells due to the aerobic benefit for my heart. Took up jogging about 3 years ago but was blighted with calf injuries all the time and scrapped the idea. About 8 months ago I decided to give it ago again, this time I got some help to navigate around my initial calf problems. Another important thing I did was splashed out on these expensive Nike Zoom runners that were highly recommended to prevent injuries. Other problems were my breathing and navigated around that with this slow jogging method. I'm still plugging away injury free. My pace is snail like but I don't care. I have improved though, as I remember doing 13 min miles and now I can push out an 11 min mile....so there's progress. I've increased my distance too. I went from 2 miles to 3 miles and I'm up to 5 miles now and going farther as I go on. I'm doing a marathon for fun on a relay team and my segment is 5.3 miles which I can do. Over the last week or so, I have been practising the Galloway Run/Walk method after stumbling on one of your videos. Although my goal was to run my segment of the marathon....I'm toying with the idea of using the run/walk for it. I'm only down about 30s a mile on it but the big plus is the ability to get my heart rate down which is important for my situation. I found that continuous jogging gets my HR up in the red zone 5 all the time which is not good. A 20s walk - 40s run keeps it in zone 3 and zone 4 which is not too bad. I think when the marathon is over, I will certainly convert to this style. I run just 3 days a week. I do a 3mile on weds, a shorter 2 mile on a friday and I do my long run on Sunday and theres 2 days recovery after that before my next run. I also do a dynamic warm up before I run and a few stretches after the run which I find works to keep me injury free. I'm getting into doing mobility exercises and foam rolling on my off days too especially on my calfs. I incorporated these of my other 3 days of kettlebell work. I enjoy your videos and tips.
Thank you Patrick for sharing your story. It’s wonderful and inspiring. I admire your persistence and hard work. For what it’s worth, in every race I’ve done (mostly half marathons), I do the run walk run method, as do others. I am never alone in that regard, so you should feel comfortable using RWR in your marathon segment. Thanks watching my videos and best of luck with your race.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thank you....I've seen that in your videos that you use the RWR on marathons which is why I'm toying with the idea. I didn't know it was acceptable on marathons but obviously it is. It would be a no brainer for me to do it this way. It offers even more protection from injury, it guarantees me to complete it without incident, and it keeps my heart rate in a safer place. I just need to stick a pin in my ego or drop this idea that Im sorta cheating it (if you know what I mean). But my gut feeling right now is pointing towards doing the RWR. I'm going for a run 3 mile tomorrow and my plan was to run continuously.....but I know I'll set that interval timer for 20s/20s tomorrow evening and I will do the RWR again....its addictive! That was another great tip you gave too in setting up the intervals at 1:1 ration to allow to juggle the runs while keeping the rest the same. On the weekend I was experimenting between 1:1 1:2 and 1:3 ratios. I discovered I can set my garmin watch to alert me if I go into zone 4, so now its easy to dial back the ratios on the fly to keep my HR in check. Thanks again.
Let me reassure you… you are not “cheating” by taking walk breaks. Most runners in long races take walk breaks of some sort. I’ve seen some races that have an organized group of RWR runners do it together. Keep in mind the advantage of this method is it helps you go longer distances with less likelihood of injury, so it’s especially good for us senior runners. Thanks again for sharing.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thanks very much. I agree with you totally. Nobody is saying to me that I'll be cheating anyway....its just my own head thinking that way but I've learned over the years not to believe everything that arises in that head and to question things for clarity....you have given me that clarity. Also, this method conforms to my heart exercise goals. My primary purpose is to exercise the heart. My physicians recommend the best way to do it for me is in an aerobic zone like zone 3. I'll get away even going into the orange on zone 4 in the garmin connect once its more at the lower end. But I found myself in the red zone a lot and found it hard to back off the pace to get out of it because I felt I was already going rather slow. So RWR is better suited to control that situation. It doesn't matter what method I achieve that situation anyway. That comes secondary and technically irrelevant to me. So it doesn't matter to me if its a very slow jog, a RWR or a flat out sprint....its whatever it takes to stay in that zone consistently. Obviously anything like a sprint or going at a fair pace is out. So its either very slow jogging or RWR. I'm already prefering RWR because I can maintain the comfortable rhythm that I'm at because of the walk breaks. And as you said, it also keeps the body injury free and helps me to extend the duration of the run safely. Thanks for your insight and for also in taking the time to respond to me....you don't know how helpful that has been to me. It's opened a lot of possibilities. I've done my segment of the marathon last week comfortable enough with the RWR. I'm confident enough now to start aiming for a 10 mile run down the road and who knows....maybe even a half marathon one day.
I've been running short distance since I was a kid, but when I was 41 I met a guy at a race who made me rethink life. He started running in his mid 60s, and now in his early 70s, ran ultras. (Distances over the marathon 26.2 miles. ) That had always sounded like something for superhumans, not slow pokes like me. But at 42 I switched from 5ks to 50ks, and haven't looked back! My biggest tip for all runners is to try it all... road and trail, long and short, fast and slow, obstacles, mountains... when you find what your body loves, you'll know it. And like me, that may change as time goes by. 30 feels old when you hit it, but you've got another 50+ years left... running can make those years far better, more fun, and healthier!
Love your insights. I started seriously running again this year. It's been a process. Two years of walking and this year running. I'll be 60 in a couple weeks. This particular video is helping me remember why I started running: Have Fun Running and not add pressure to run fast. Thank you
I started running at 56 to alleviate mental health issues from dealing with Covid. I completed a 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon that year. I felt unstoppable. At 57, I did a couple triathlons including a half Ironman and ran my first marathon in Chicago. I hadn’t felt that good since my early 20s. The magic wore off and this year has been one injury after another. I’m currently dealing with a stress fracture in my left hip. I said all that to state that I’m glad to see some content for older runners. Thanks. I’m going to rethink my training strategy and goals since I’m not 20 anymore. I hope to still be running for several more decades and I have to take care of myself to do that. Too many races and not enough time!
Thanks, John, for sharing your running story. I find it inspirational. I like how you're adjusting your thinking on training. You're spot on... if we do it right, we can run for many years. Happy running!
@@TheAgelessRunner At the start of 2020, I was over 260 lbs, and unhealthy with many of the co-morbidities for a potential bad outcome to Covid. I had developed a bad case of asthma late in life, was pre-diabetic, etc. I was also in a job I disliked and a marriage that had gone bad but I felt I needed to stay in for our children. I was physically, emotionally and spiritually exhausted. I thought my life was already over and I was just waiting for retirement then death and I had nothing to look forward to. During Covid, I was sure I was going to die alone hooked up to a ventilator and figured if I was going to die anyway, I would do it on my own terms. I was unsuccessful and felt like even more of a failure. Through counseling, I started to see things from a different perspective. I started to take back control of my life. Running and physical activity was a large part of regaining my confidence. If I could do this “hard” thing, what else could I do? I changed my routines, my diet and my life’s trajectory. I lost over 90lbs and most of my health issues have cleared up. I am more confident that I can control my life and deal with things as they come up. I’ve taken a promotion, moved and started another chapter of my life. I feel better about my future and look forward to the exciting times ahead. Running literally saved my life and gave me more purpose. I’m struggling a bit with the setbacks I’ve had this year, but I know they are temporary and I’ll get through them. For anyone who feels stuck, lacks confidence and such, I would recommend running. Start slow and build up. All great journeys start with the first step! Thanks for you kind words and content. You are helping more than you know.
stress fracture on hip ?? don't let ur pride get the best of you superman time does humble some folks u ain't 20 years old like u thought u were age is humbling!!
Great video... I'm 70 and I'm run/walking my 2nd Detroit 1/2 Marathon. I use a garmin training watch and feel like it's training system pushes me to hard. I listen to my body. I'm thinking the no pain = no gain line of thinking can cause injuries.
Thanks Michael! I’m glad you liked the video. You’re right that we need to be mindful of pain, especially at our age! Have fun and good luck with your half marathon!
I was amazed at how much better I felt when I added electrolytes drank more water from my hydration vest more often during my long run this past weekend. I had been postponing drinking until about an hour in….why?? I dunno 🤷♀️ The strategy has officially changed, haha!
Thanks Vincent for watching the video and commenting! Best wishes on your virtual marathon. What a great way to celebrate your 65th birthday! Happy running!
I used to run and really enjoyed it. I eventually had to quit due to thinning of the discs in my lower back. I'm convinced that pounding the pavement all those years caused the back issues. I now get my exercize riding a bike which has become my main mode of transportation. I really miss running but find that cycling is just as enjoyable.
Running can be very hard on the body. Constant pounding. Biking is great exercise and can be a lot of fun too. The important thing is to keep moving, finding something we enjoy. Keep it up.
I'm 50 and ran my first 10km race in over 12 years because of back injury,I came 1st in the over 50 catugary in a time of 43:49 I was delighted and got the running bug back, nothing gonna stop me now 😁
I'm 71 and still running .I joined British paratroops in 1966 for 4 years, we used to run and speed walk for up to 50 miles carrying 50lb packs so I often wonder just hard I should push myself now....!!?
I'm 68+ . . . I can run maybe 3 out of a 10 mile trail hike with 1,500' of elevation gain and loss. PB last week was . . . average HR 148, total time 2:30:00 I would like to be able to run all 10 miles of it but maybe I should try an 8 miles course with only 900 ft of elevation gain/loss (lots of small hills and some steep ones). A few years ago it took me 3+hrs to walk 8 miles. I've backpacked 2500 miles in 4 years and probably trained for it almost as much. I'm starting to get serious buy hiking 500 miles in 4-5 months. Not sure exactly how much training because I only recently got a Polar watch and chest strap monitor. My slow/easy 10 miles with 1500 ft gain/loss is 3hrs with 127 HR average.
Remember to stretch its important for mobility, when you are tight most people will be off balance, yoga is perfect for mobility you need to also incorporate weight lifting for muscle strength their are many people that weight train for better balance overall health wise you want to avoid sarcopenia which is loss of muscle and remember to eat plenty of protein especially as you get older stay healthy people 😊
Thank you, Gino, for sharing these points; they’re all good ones. Some of my other videos do cover most of your points, except yoga… I’m not a yoga person! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Do you worry about your max. hear rate when you run? The vigorous exercise is considered to be 85% of your max. heart rate, while the max hear rate is estimated by the following formula: (220- your age) = max. heart rate. For example, if you are 65, your max. heart rat is 220-65 = 155 beats/minute And the vigorous exercise for an 65 years old is 132 beats/minute!
The 220-age formula is not a good one. Many "experts" say it over estimates for young people and under estimates for older people. By this formula, my MHR would be 153, but I've tested mine to be 178. Watch this video for an alternate way to get your MHR: th-cam.com/video/9KNrCzykSXY/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
@@TheAgelessRunner I just came across your channel & I subscribed! Looking forward to watching your other videos… I am 64 & love running… started when I was 45!
Just another comment regarding hydration, I’m a 72 year old triathlete and must admit to not hydrating enough. Recently I lost sight in one eye for about 10 seconds, after a brain scan showed no sign of stroke they concluded that the small clot was probably due to dehydration thickening the blood.
Hi there , but the impact of hitting the ground on the knees are huge and it can damage your knees and as you age you can develop Arthritis in the articulation , Running can cause Knee damages for sure ...
Thank you for commenting. There is lots of information that running is not bad for knees. For example, see myth 6 here: www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011138-11-myths-running-debunked/ With that said, everyone is different and many factors influence running injuries. Runners are encouraged to do their own research. I do appreciate people offering alternate opinions. It gives visitors to my channel food for thought! Thanks again!
Thanks for watching the video and commenting. While I recognize we’re all different, I suggest you review your hydration practice with your health care provider. Dehydration can be serious, especially as we get older.
Trail running has a higher risk of tripping and falling because of uneven surfaces, and trip hazards such as rocks and roots. Falling can cause injuries at any age, but is riskier the older you get. A few years ago I started using trekking poles as a means to mitigate falling. They work great.
I believe you can start to run at any age. I was 62. There are many 80 year old runners who view my videos. With that said, I do advise that you get an OK from your doctor or health care provider before starting to run or exercise. Be safe. Thanks for watching the video!
I monitor my hydration by noting the color of my pee. I drink enough to keep my pee clear. It causes me to have to pee almost every hour of the day which is a nuisance but worth it.
I have heard runners say the long run should be no more than 3 hours. If I'm training for a marathon using the run/ walk/ run method is it ok to go past 3 hours? There are some distances on Galloway's plan that are beyond 15 miles, no way you can go 18-20 miles on a long run (at a 12:30/ mile pace) unless you go beyond 3 hours. Anyone have any advice?
I've not run across the 3 hour limit, but suspect it's based on constant running, i.e., no breaks. With RWR, you get frequent walk breaks, so I don't see a reason for a time limit. This past summer I did a trail marathon that took me 9 hours. I didn't run the whole time, but took walk breaks, along with rest breaks at aid stations.
There's two reasons that people say that you shouldn't go over 3 hours for a training run. The first is that running for that long increases the risk of injury. The second is that it is commonly believed that after running for 3 hours you should have already reached the point of glycogen depletion and thus there wouldn't be any physiological training benefit for doing so, in terms of muscle fiber recruitment and adaptation. However, there are good reasons for doing so, that include skeletal system adaptation, fat adaptation and glycogen storage adaptations. If you are smart and run in such a way that you don't get injured, it is probably a good idea to run at least as long as your goal marathon time. Ultramarathon runners (including older ones) often train for five or six hours at a time with no ill effects.
@@mikelldaley9078 I hate jogging i do it lightly because I think supposedly its healthy lol I don't go beyond 2 miles because once I get to 2 miles I'm bored
Add a bike ride on occasion. It is easier on the joints. Riding a bicycle is a great way to exercise. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better. Ask your local transportation planner and elected officials to support more protected bike lanes and trails. Children should be riding a bicycle to school and not be driven in a minivan. Be healthier and happier. Ride a bicycle regularly.
An older guy talking about running!!!! I am sick of 25 year olds talking about running when you are over 40. When I was 25 I could wake up hung over and still get a first class Marine pft.
Thanks Mike for the feedback and watching the video. There are a lot of us older runners and our needs can be different from the “youngsters”, so I hope you find some of my videos helpful.
At almost 70, I am trying to remember to have fun on my easy runs and just enjoy the process. I get too competitive with myself and that doesn't always help my running. Thanks for the reminders!
You're welcome, Randy! Happy running!
I’m 74 and appreciate the tip on electrolytes and staying hydrated.
Running is the best part of my day.
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching it and commenting!
How does one prevent shin splints if your just starting to jog at 70??
As someone who's never had shin splints, I'm sorry, but i have no advice.
72 here, run every other day - 5 k and 8 k, walk/run…3.5 minute run, 30 second walk. I really look forward to that 30 seconds. On the days that I don’t run I train in the adult fitness section of the park I run at (so grateful). Being a gym person, I have adapted to the area and hit all body parts using a band from the dollar store and the equipment that is there. It is actually a better workout than with weights and I get to play outside!
Kudos to you, Susie, on your fitness routine. Very inspiring! Thanks so much for watching the video and sharing.
@@TheAgelessRunner Her name is Suzie not Barbara
My mistake! Thanks for making me aware.
I’m 75. Have been training for a 5K. Today I did a practice run 10k just on the theory of run slow and farther to run faster. I don’t have any negative consequences because I ran slowly. I liked this video aimed at older runners. Thanks very much.
Kudos to you, Peter, for running at age 75! That’s awesome! It sounds like you’re ready for your 5K. Have fun with the race. Thanks for the positive feedback on the video. I appreciate it. Happy running!
Couple of considerations from a 60+ year old male - recognizing there are exceptions to every rule: 1) Running performance as we age goes through a gradual decline until our mid-70's and then it declines rapidly - (See the studies on Master Runners). This is attributed to a decline in aerobic capacity and a loss of muscle mass. 2) The only way to stop/reverse sarcopenia (loss of muscle as we age) is through weight training. Body weight exercises or limited resistance training won't stress the muscles sufficiently to cause them to respond/grow. As your body adapts, you need to continue to increase the load in order to force the body to continue to respond. 3) Older athletes (60's & beyond) respond well to weight training and can continue to gain muscle and strength (See study on weight training for octogenarians - men and women). BTW - I set lifetime PR's in various lifts into my 60's and I follow a balanced aerobic/strength training regimen.
Maintaining muscle mass will allow you to run into your later years, maintaining better performance and with less joint pain since your muscles will be better able to support your body. Unfortunately running alone will not stop sarcopenia from occurring and hence, will not stop your performance from degrading significantly as you move through your 70's.
Best of luck to all Masters Athletes!
Thanks for sharing this information. I have discussed strength training in bits and pieces in other videos, but it's a topic that needs added further discussion.
Hey, I'm 60+, and still run and lifting. There is nothing like running up a hill and not dying, it reminds you of what you could do when you were 20, but at a way slower pace.
57 yrs young male here
Great advice which also is supported by longevity research.. so not just a benefit to our running 👍
I'm 60 and run to stay fit for surfing and rock climbing, mostly. I was training for a half-marathon and running two 10 milers per week in addition to a few shorter runs. No problems at all. However, I've been running for 40 years consistently. My recommendations, (1) buy quality shoes, (2) buy two pairs of shoes of different makes and alternate pairs between runs, (3) put good insoles in the shoes; get rid of those flimsy stock insoles, (4) don't time your runs; focus on form and staying in the aerobic range; avoid going anaerobic too much. I run 20-30 miles per week, generally and take a full week off every three months on average.
Great tips, especially staying in the aerobic zone and alternating shoes. I totally agree with better insoles and will include that in a future video. I have custom orthotic inserts due to high arches, so I generally don't think about that aspect. Thanks for watching the video and sharing.
20 30 miles per week??? Recovery period ??? U talk like ur 18 years old easier said than done !! Pride !!
Just found you. I’m a “lifelong” runner. I’m 57 now and still (In my mind!) like I’m 25. Marathons are my habit. Just did Columbus a month ago and am signed up for Ft. Lauderdale in February. I’m glad I found your channel. Us old but dangerous runners must stick together! We are a rare breed. Warriors. I did subscribe! Now, time for a ten miler! Grind on!
Welcome John! I'm glad you found me. Doing a marathon in Ft. Lauderdale in February sounds like fun. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
I'm 57 as well and race regularly from 1 Mile up to 10 Mile races. If you want to feel young again, jump into a USATF Cross Country race, they have team events and open races,
Thanks for sharing this info!
57?? That's spring chicken! You have plenty of years left. I'm 68, can run a long way but not quickly but am working on that. I wish you every encouragement.
68. Recently won my age group in a marathon. I do Ironman length triathalon. I don’t own one of those fancy watches. Therefore I’ve proven that they’re not essential. Whatever happened to running and having fun? I’ve discovered, for me, that I enjoy running and that’s why I do it. A lot of people love smartphones and stuff, they would probably benefit from a watch. If you’re like me and you absolutely hate all this technology I’d like to assure you…it’s not an essential part of running. You probably need shoes, shorts, and a shirt. That’s one of the real attractions of running. Have fun
Thanks, John, for sharing this bit of running wisdom! Do electronics because you enjoy it, not because you think you need it.
I am 68 too and have been running for 42 years. I have had a smart watch for about 4 years and it has only enhanced my enjoyment of running. It has enabled me to ensure that I am not slowing down as I get older without noticing it. I really enjoy learning about the metrics associated with exercising. The watch is not necessary but it certainly doesn’t take the fun out of exercising.
Thanks, Julie, for sharing. Like you, I see my running watch as enhancing my running, not detracting from it.
Hi. My wife had an old Fitbit that she never used. She hooked it up to the computer for me and I’ve been using it for about a week now and I love it! I like looking at the map of where I’ve run, etc. Yeah, it’s made the whole experience somehow more exciting. Let’s keep it up! @@jukerdanz
Awesome man. I think you should run till you can’t anymore , you are setting the benchmark for for future generations.👊
In my mid 30's I used to be a serious trail runner specializing in 8 - 18 mile races. I took a few years off but then decided to train for a favorite 10 miler. Without a lot of prep I did the race anyway which was an out and back trail race. On the way back I struggled and fought hard with a runner who just wouldn't give up. He would pass me, then I would pass him and we kept wearing each other out till the finish line. At the very end I finally eked out a win by a fraction of a second then collapsed on the grass. He came over and introduced himself, we shook hands and congratulated one another. A few days later I looked up the race results online and found out that he was (*GULP*) 72 years old!
Thanks so much for the tips. Now that I'm that 'older dude' and getting back into it I have never forgotten that guy who showed me you can keep running and racing, even in your 70's. Thanks for the great info and channel. All the best.
Thanks so much for sharing this story. It's great!! I love hearing how us older folks can keep running. A recant 50K trail race I did had 70 & 75 year old runners.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thank you so much for your channel and introducing us to the much needed tips! Forever grateful.
You're welcome!
Solid advice her! As a 52 year old endurance runner and running coach, I follow many of these tips and pass them along to my clients. Well done!
Thank you for the positive feedback. I appreciate it!
at 72 can still walk & run just back from 6.05 km run & 3 kms walk for warm up, stretched afterwards. Have had gouit problems but always make a comeback & find that the more I do the better!! Have always taken part in sport(grass hockey) & run lightly. It was over 85 F. when I ran today with 75% Humidity.
Kudos to you Stephen on your fitness level. It’s awesome that you can be so active at 72. Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
I have run since turned 50, so that would be 18 years. Great advice. Thank you.
Congrats on being a long time runner! Runners like you who keep going in their "senior" years inspire me! Thanks for the feedback and watching the video.
I'm 54 and a lot of this is becoming familiar. I took up running again at 50, after a decades long break, and it is possible to build up conditioning in your 50s, not just to maintain it (without TRT / HRT and the like). I would add to these points that dialing in nutrition seems critical, to getting every edge possible. Taking naps seems to help more than just maintaining one 8 hour stretch of sleep; recovery seems to speed up. Use of decent shoes becomes important, as your own durability drops off, probably exploring more cushioned alternatives. I don't mean that you need to spend your way to a solution, but only using $100 shoes would require buying last year's better models. Protein intake is important, but I don't think that more is better, or that claims that 1 gram per pound of body weight is required. You need to sort out and dial it all in, with more body demands and less caloric input to work with. Alternating some fasting to improve metabolic flexibility could be helpful, using fat as fuel better, but there's no need to go there, it's just one more option to explore.
Thanks John for commenting. Kudos to you for running again. Rest, good shoes, and nutrition are all important, as you note. As older runners, we do need more protein, although I agree that 1 gram/lb seems excessive for us. I’ve seen that amount recommended for elite athletes. Here is a video I did on protein, if you’re interested: th-cam.com/video/IH0wPjzKl64/w-d-xo.html
Good tips! I'll be 70 this year and will run (/walk LOL) my 8th Half in January. My Ironman daughter and I do the Disney Half every year. (She does the half just to spend time with dad.... love her). I adopted a 5 mile run/walk every other day with 40-50 squats and hamstring stretches every day to keep from tightening up. I'm overweight (~220) and have always followed the ironic mantra... "I don't like running, BUT I HATE when I don't run....". Thanks for your tips, looking for more. I'm subscribed.
Congratulations on running your 8th half. Great accomplishment! I also run with both my daughters. It's a wonderful father/daughter activity. Thanks for watching the video, commenting, and subscribing. I appreciate it!
I'm 38 years old I jog lightly 2 miles in 26 minutes
So glad to find your channel. We older runners need encouragement sometimes. Great tips today about prehydrating! I’m 67 and I’ve been running since age 50. Ran 23 marathons but haven’t done one since 2016. Set half marathon PR goal before trying it again but I think when I was training for the marathon my half marathons were faster because of all those long training runs. You’re inspiring me to give it another go! Thank you!
Welcome Laura! Thanks so much for sharing some of your running story. I appreciate it Running 23 marathons is awesome!
Great tips! I'm "only" in my mid 40s, and a few years ago I switched from road 5ks to trail 50ks. I got tired of competing with my younger self and always losing. After meeting a man in his 70s who started running in his 60s, and now did ultras (Distances over 26.2 miles) I realized it was time for a change. I now run longer, father, with no asthma attacks and far fewer injuries, because the increased distance requires a slower pace, with walking thrown in. My biggest tip is to try everything out there... change up the distance, surface, try relays, etc, and see what makes the body you have now happy. We're all going to get older, achy, stiff, slow... I'd rather do it while still enjoying my running!
Thanks Kelly for sharing your wonderful running story. Try everything is a great tip. How will we know what we like if we don't try different stuff? I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Good to see an older runner sharing the knowledge, there’s plenty of 30 year olds telling us 70 year olds how to run faster and do more weights etc. They don’t seem to realise the slower recovery rates we have.
You’re spot on about slower recovery as we age. I’ve learned to give myself more time between long runs. Even though I might feel rested after a few days, I’m definitely not! Thanks for commenting!
Thank you for posting this video I’m a 26 year old woman and I was worried about whether or not I would be enraging my health/ joints starting to run in my youth. You have shown me with being careful to not go too hard/ fast and focusing on miles and time I can safely run as I get older.
There are lots of channels of younger people coaching about running. However it is wonderful to hear the wisdom of our elders advise the next generation on how to be safe and healthy for all our lives.
Also I’m African American and so is my husband and running is not popular culturally. We don’t have any older family members to ask this type of question. I hope to help encourage our children to make running/ exercising part of their daily lives for a healthy legacy. Thank you for the post and 5 star review on life!
You're welcome, Erika! And thank you for your kind words and sharing your thoughts. Kudos to you for running and giving that gift to your children. Thanks again for watching the video!
Do it now and take it easy but push hard 20% of the time. I'm 68 and just started recently and it's HARD to start when your my age. I've experienced just about every injury there is (shin splints, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon, patellofemoral pain syndrome, calf strain . . . ) all in 4 years. Right now I seem to be doing fine so I can start working on just running even if it's slow but not so slow that's it's borderline not running.
Just my opinion, but I think it will be worse for your joints if you DON"T start running early in life...keep in shape, keep the muscle tone, keep your weight down...I think there is higher risk to your joints (and the rest of your body) if you don't engage in some vigorous exercise! But take it easy...a 5k run 5 times a week (or alternate that with other types of workout) will keep you healthy and won't over-tax your body.
@algee8228 good points. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I'm 60 and never exercised until 7 years ago. I smoked about 80 a day for 20 years, I was stage 3 obese from junk food. Then I had a heart attack followed by a triple heart bypass. Got my diet in order and walked all the weight off. Then got into strength training and settled mostly on kettlebells due to the aerobic benefit for my heart. Took up jogging about 3 years ago but was blighted with calf injuries all the time and scrapped the idea. About 8 months ago I decided to give it ago again, this time I got some help to navigate around my initial calf problems. Another important thing I did was splashed out on these expensive Nike Zoom runners that were highly recommended to prevent injuries. Other problems were my breathing and navigated around that with this slow jogging method. I'm still plugging away injury free. My pace is snail like but I don't care. I have improved though, as I remember doing 13 min miles and now I can push out an 11 min mile....so there's progress. I've increased my distance too. I went from 2 miles to 3 miles and I'm up to 5 miles now and going farther as I go on. I'm doing a marathon for fun on a relay team and my segment is 5.3 miles which I can do. Over the last week or so, I have been practising the Galloway Run/Walk method after stumbling on one of your videos. Although my goal was to run my segment of the marathon....I'm toying with the idea of using the run/walk for it. I'm only down about 30s a mile on it but the big plus is the ability to get my heart rate down which is important for my situation. I found that continuous jogging gets my HR up in the red zone 5 all the time which is not good. A 20s walk - 40s run keeps it in zone 3 and zone 4 which is not too bad. I think when the marathon is over, I will certainly convert to this style. I run just 3 days a week. I do a 3mile on weds, a shorter 2 mile on a friday and I do my long run on Sunday and theres 2 days recovery after that before my next run. I also do a dynamic warm up before I run and a few stretches after the run which I find works to keep me injury free.
I'm getting into doing mobility exercises and foam rolling on my off days too especially on my calfs. I incorporated these of my other 3 days of kettlebell work. I enjoy your videos and tips.
Thank you Patrick for sharing your story. It’s wonderful and inspiring. I admire your persistence and hard work. For what it’s worth, in every race I’ve done (mostly half marathons), I do the run walk run method, as do others. I am never alone in that regard, so you should feel comfortable using RWR in your marathon segment. Thanks watching my videos and best of luck with your race.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thank you....I've seen that in your videos that you use the RWR on marathons which is why I'm toying with the idea. I didn't know it was acceptable on marathons but obviously it is. It would be a no brainer for me to do it this way. It offers even more protection from injury, it guarantees me to complete it without incident, and it keeps my heart rate in a safer place. I just need to stick a pin in my ego or drop this idea that Im sorta cheating it (if you know what I mean). But my gut feeling right now is pointing towards doing the RWR. I'm going for a run 3 mile tomorrow and my plan was to run continuously.....but I know I'll set that interval timer for 20s/20s tomorrow evening and I will do the RWR again....its addictive! That was another great tip you gave too in setting up the intervals at 1:1 ration to allow to juggle the runs while keeping the rest the same. On the weekend I was experimenting between 1:1 1:2 and 1:3 ratios. I discovered I can set my garmin watch to alert me if I go into zone 4, so now its easy to dial back the ratios on the fly to keep my HR in check. Thanks again.
Let me reassure you… you are not “cheating” by taking walk breaks. Most runners in long races take walk breaks of some sort. I’ve seen some races that have an organized group of RWR runners do it together. Keep in mind the advantage of this method is it helps you go longer distances with less likelihood of injury, so it’s especially good for us senior runners. Thanks again for sharing.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thanks very much. I agree with you totally. Nobody is saying to me that I'll be cheating anyway....its just my own head thinking that way but I've learned over the years not to believe everything that arises in that head and to question things for clarity....you have given me that clarity.
Also, this method conforms to my heart exercise goals. My primary purpose is to exercise the heart. My physicians recommend the best way to do it for me is in an aerobic zone like zone 3. I'll get away even going into the orange on zone 4 in the garmin connect once its more at the lower end. But I found myself in the red zone a lot and found it hard to back off the pace to get out of it because I felt I was already going rather slow. So RWR is better suited to control that situation. It doesn't matter what method I achieve that situation anyway. That comes secondary and technically irrelevant to me. So it doesn't matter to me if its a very slow jog, a RWR or a flat out sprint....its whatever it takes to stay in that zone consistently. Obviously anything like a sprint or going at a fair pace is out. So its either very slow jogging or RWR. I'm already prefering RWR because I can maintain the comfortable rhythm that I'm at because of the walk breaks.
And as you said, it also keeps the body injury free and helps me to extend the duration of the run safely. Thanks for your insight and for also in taking the time to respond to me....you don't know how helpful that has been to me. It's opened a lot of possibilities. I've done my segment of the marathon last week comfortable enough with the RWR. I'm confident enough now to start aiming for a 10 mile run down the road and who knows....maybe even a half marathon one day.
You're welcome Patrick. I'm glad I could help. With your dedication, I know you'll achieve 10 mile and longer runs!
Walk-run-walk best perfect explanation of all for runners .
I'm 30 and feel too old to start! But I ran today and felt amazing after! What a great video
I'm happy to hear how much you enjoyed the video and running! Thanks for sharing! Keep running!
You’re 30 and you feel old. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
I've been running short distance since I was a kid, but when I was 41 I met a guy at a race who made me rethink life. He started running in his mid 60s, and now in his early 70s, ran ultras. (Distances over the marathon 26.2 miles. ) That had always sounded like something for superhumans, not slow pokes like me. But at 42 I switched from 5ks to 50ks, and haven't looked back! My biggest tip for all runners is to try it all... road and trail, long and short, fast and slow, obstacles, mountains... when you find what your body loves, you'll know it. And like me, that may change as time goes by. 30 feels old when you hit it, but you've got another 50+ years left... running can make those years far better, more fun, and healthier!
Love your insights. I started seriously running again this year. It's been a process. Two years of walking and this year running. I'll be 60 in a couple weeks. This particular video is helping me remember why I started running: Have Fun Running and not add pressure to run fast. Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and started running again . Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it!
I started running at 56 to alleviate mental health issues from dealing with Covid. I completed a 5K, 10K, 15K and half marathon that year. I felt unstoppable. At 57, I did a couple triathlons including a half Ironman and ran my first marathon in Chicago. I hadn’t felt that good since my early 20s. The magic wore off and this year has been one injury after another. I’m currently dealing with a stress fracture in my left hip.
I said all that to state that I’m glad to see some content for older runners. Thanks. I’m going to rethink my training strategy and goals since I’m not 20 anymore. I hope to still be running for several more decades and I have to take care of myself to do that. Too many races and not enough time!
Thanks, John, for sharing your running story. I find it inspirational. I like how you're adjusting your thinking on training. You're spot on... if we do it right, we can run for many years. Happy running!
@@TheAgelessRunner At the start of 2020, I was over 260 lbs, and unhealthy with many of the co-morbidities for a potential bad outcome to Covid. I had developed a bad case of asthma late in life, was pre-diabetic, etc. I was also in a job I disliked and a marriage that had gone bad but I felt I needed to stay in for our children. I was physically, emotionally and spiritually exhausted. I thought my life was already over and I was just waiting for retirement then death and I had nothing to look forward to. During Covid, I was sure I was going to die alone hooked up to a ventilator and figured if I was going to die anyway, I would do it on my own terms. I was unsuccessful and felt like even more of a failure. Through counseling, I started to see things from a different perspective. I started to take back control of my life. Running and physical activity was a large part of regaining my confidence. If I could do this “hard” thing, what else could I do? I changed my routines, my diet and my life’s trajectory. I lost over 90lbs and most of my health issues have cleared up. I am more confident that I can control my life and deal with things as they come up. I’ve taken a promotion, moved and started another chapter of my life. I feel better about my future and look forward to the exciting times ahead.
Running literally saved my life and gave me more purpose. I’m struggling a bit with the setbacks I’ve had this year, but I know they are temporary and I’ll get through them. For anyone who feels stuck, lacks confidence and such, I would recommend running. Start slow and build up. All great journeys start with the first step!
Thanks for you kind words and content. You are helping more than you know.
Thanks, John, for sharing your story. It's very moving and inspirational. I'm glad I could help in a small way. Keep moving forward!
stress fracture on hip ?? don't let ur pride get the best of you superman time does humble some folks u ain't 20 years old like u thought u were age is humbling!!
Aloha Ralph! Great inspiration for me! I subscribed. Everything you said is crucial for us "older" folks. Many mahalos for this excellent vid.
Thanks for watching the video and for subscribing! Happy running!
All I can say is : thank you !!!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching the video and commenting!
Great video... I'm 70 and I'm run/walking my 2nd Detroit 1/2 Marathon. I use a garmin training watch and feel like it's training system pushes me to hard. I listen to my body. I'm thinking the no pain = no gain line of thinking can cause injuries.
Thanks Michael! I’m glad you liked the video. You’re right that we need to be mindful of pain, especially at our age! Have fun and good luck with your half marathon!
I love running. ❤
Me too! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
I was amazed at how much better I felt when I added electrolytes drank more water from my hydration vest more often during my long run this past weekend. I had been postponing drinking until about an hour in….why?? I dunno 🤷♀️
The strategy has officially changed, haha!
Yeah... an hour is too long! I'm glad you changed that! Thanks for commenting and watching the video.
Good point about focusing on distance above just speed. Nice
Thanks 👍 I'm glad you found it helpful!
Also, foam rolling after running is a good idea.
Thanks Larry for your input. Yes, foam rolling, like stretching, is great after a run. Thanks for watching the video!
Yes, I always consciously schedule in "drinking." 2:03 lol ☮
Awesome! Thanks for watching the video!
Makes sense to me 🏃♂️🤙
Thanks Gerald for commenting!
Thanks for posting! Very interesting and beneficial 🙏
You're welcome! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
Great tips and explanations 👍🏻
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it!
An interesting video about running. Great job. 👍🏻😊
Thank you for watching the video and commenting. I appreciate it!
Good points and will be useful for my virtual marathon for my 65 the birthday...should be a challenge and will take it easy peezie
Thanks Vincent for watching the video and commenting! Best wishes on your virtual marathon. What a great way to celebrate your 65th birthday! Happy running!
@@TheAgelessRunner Very kind and helpful..Cheers
You're awesome, Sir. Just subscribed!
Thanks for watching the video and subscribing. I appreciate it!
Magnesium for preventing cramps has worked for me and many people I have told who suffered with cramp in their calves in particular.
Thanks for watching the video and sharing your experience using magnesium for cramps. I might give it a try.
Love the advice. Thanks
I used to run and really enjoyed it. I eventually had to quit due to thinning of the discs in my lower back. I'm convinced that pounding the pavement all those years caused the back issues. I now get my exercize riding a bike which has become my main mode of transportation. I really miss running but find that cycling is just as enjoyable.
Not being able to run is disappointing, but I’m glad cycling is an enjoyable replacement. Thanks for watching the video and sharing. I appreciate it!
Running can be very hard on the body. Constant pounding. Biking is great exercise and can be a lot of fun too. The important thing is to keep moving, finding something we enjoy. Keep it up.
I'm 50 and ran my first 10km race in over 12 years because of back injury,I came 1st in the over 50 catugary in a time of 43:49 I was delighted and got the running bug back, nothing gonna stop me now 😁
Congratulations Mark! That's awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this. Happy running!
Congratulations!! Most of us will never podium, but 1st in age group is the huge goal so many of us strive for!
I'm 71 and still running .I joined British paratroops in 1966 for 4 years, we used to run and speed walk for up to 50 miles carrying 50lb packs so I often wonder just hard I should push myself now....!!?
Wow! Fifty miles with 50 pounds is a lot. It's awesome that you're still running. Thanks for sharing!
I'm 68+ . . . I can run maybe 3 out of a 10 mile trail hike with 1,500' of elevation gain and loss. PB last week was . . . average HR 148, total time 2:30:00 I would like to be able to run all 10 miles of it but maybe I should try an 8 miles course with only 900 ft of elevation gain/loss (lots of small hills and some steep ones). A few years ago it took me 3+hrs to walk 8 miles. I've backpacked 2500 miles in 4 years and probably trained for it almost as much. I'm starting to get serious buy hiking 500 miles in 4-5 months. Not sure exactly how much training because I only recently got a Polar watch and chest strap monitor. My slow/easy 10 miles with 1500 ft gain/loss is 3hrs with 127 HR average.
Thanks, John, for commenting. I see why your handle is hikerJohn! Your hiking efforts are impressive!
Love the video - thank you for sharing. And of course, a new subscriber. 😁
Thanks for the positive feedback and for subscribing. I appreciate both!
Just found you and subbed. It seems I might learn something from a youngster like yourself. :-). All the best.
Welcome Norman! I'm glad you found me! I hope you enjoy my channel.
I am 60 years old male runner. My stretching and warmup takes about a hour, it is worthwhile to minimize all the ache's
Thanks Anton for watching the video and commenting. Anything we can go to minimize the aches is always a good thing!
Great Channel
Thank you, Edi! I appreciate the feedback.
Remember to stretch its important for mobility, when you are tight most people will be off balance, yoga is perfect for mobility you need to also incorporate weight lifting for muscle strength their are many people that weight train for better balance overall health wise you want to avoid sarcopenia which is loss of muscle and remember to eat plenty of protein especially as you get older stay healthy people 😊
Thank you, Gino, for sharing these points; they’re all good ones. Some of my other videos do cover most of your points, except yoga… I’m not a yoga person! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Do you worry about your max. hear rate when you run?
The vigorous exercise is considered to be 85% of your max. heart rate,
while the max hear rate is estimated by the following formula:
(220- your age) = max. heart rate.
For example, if you are 65, your max. heart rat is 220-65 = 155 beats/minute
And the vigorous exercise for an 65 years old is 132 beats/minute!
The 220-age formula is not a good one. Many "experts" say it over estimates for young people and under estimates for older people. By this formula, my MHR would be 153, but I've tested mine to be 178. Watch this video for an alternate way to get your MHR: th-cam.com/video/9KNrCzykSXY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
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Thank you for your answer.
Thanks for these reminders!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
@@TheAgelessRunner I just came across your channel & I subscribed! Looking forward to watching your other videos… I am 64 & love running… started when I was 45!
Welcome and thanks for subscribing!
excellent
Thanks Alberto!
New subscriber here. Looking forward to more of your wisdom. I'm a new runner in my late 50s.
Welcome to my channel, Emily, and to running. I’m glad you’re here and I hope you continue to enjoy my videos!
Just another comment regarding hydration, I’m a 72 year old triathlete and must admit to not hydrating enough. Recently I lost sight in one eye for about 10 seconds, after a brain scan showed no sign of stroke they concluded that the small clot was probably due to dehydration thickening the blood.
Wow! That must have been a scary experience. Thanks for sharing this. We can all learn from other’s experiences.
I just walk as slow or as fast as I want. And last long as I want. Some days, I go for 1 hour, and another day I go for at least 30 minutes.
Thsnks Kat. I like your attitude! I appreciate your commenting.
Hydration is far more important than metrics.
Thanks, Frank, for commenting. Hydration is very important, especially as we get older.
Hi there , but the impact of hitting the ground on the knees are huge and it can damage your knees and as you age you can develop Arthritis in the articulation , Running can cause Knee damages for sure ...
Thank you for commenting. There is lots of information that running is not bad for knees. For example, see myth 6 here: www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011138-11-myths-running-debunked/
With that said, everyone is different and many factors influence running injuries. Runners are encouraged to do their own research. I do appreciate people offering alternate opinions. It gives visitors to my channel food for thought! Thanks again!
Im in my 60s, run but dont drink much water, even in the heat, dont need it
Thanks for watching the video and commenting. While I recognize we’re all different, I suggest you review your hydration practice with your health care provider. Dehydration can be serious, especially as we get older.
@@TheAgelessRunner No. For runs an hour or less no. Its just another thing to make a video about
Is trail running more dangerous for old people?
Trail running has a higher risk of tripping and falling because of uneven surfaces, and trip hazards such as rocks and roots. Falling can cause injuries at any age, but is riskier the older you get. A few years ago I started using trekking poles as a means to mitigate falling. They work great.
Should you start at 66 to run if you're out of shape...
I believe you can start to run at any age. I was 62. There are many 80 year old runners who view my videos. With that said, I do advise that you get an OK from your doctor or health care provider before starting to run or exercise. Be safe. Thanks for watching the video!
I think I'll just keep winging it
Thanks for watching the video and commenting!
is very flat where you are...
I use hills as an excuse to walk 👍
So true! I walk hills also. Thanks for commenting!
I monitor my hydration by noting the color of my pee. I drink enough to keep my pee clear. It causes me to have to pee almost every hour of the day which is a nuisance but worth it.
Thanks Donald for watching the video and sharing. I also look at my urine color to monitor hydration. It’s a good measure.
I have heard runners say the long run should be no more than 3 hours. If I'm training for a marathon using the run/ walk/ run method is it ok to go past 3 hours? There are some distances on Galloway's plan that are beyond 15 miles, no way you can go 18-20 miles on a long run (at a 12:30/ mile pace) unless you go beyond 3 hours. Anyone have any advice?
I've not run across the 3 hour limit, but suspect it's based on constant running, i.e., no breaks. With RWR, you get frequent walk breaks, so I don't see a reason for a time limit. This past summer I did a trail marathon that took me 9 hours. I didn't run the whole time, but took walk breaks, along with rest breaks at aid stations.
There's two reasons that people say that you shouldn't go over 3 hours for a training run. The first is that running for that long increases the risk of injury. The second is that it is commonly believed that after running for 3 hours you should have already reached the point of glycogen depletion and thus there wouldn't be any physiological training benefit for doing so, in terms of muscle fiber recruitment and adaptation. However, there are good reasons for doing so, that include skeletal system adaptation, fat adaptation and glycogen storage adaptations. If you are smart and run in such a way that you don't get injured, it is probably a good idea to run at least as long as your goal marathon time. Ultramarathon runners (including older ones) often train for five or six hours at a time with no ill effects.
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I'm 38 years old I jog 2 miles in 26 minutes if I continue this can I do it in my 70s lord willing?
Al, people run well into their 70s. I just did a 50k that had 69, 70, and 75 year old runners. Keep it up!
never know til u get there. but u will slow down
@@mikelldaley9078 I hate jogging i do it lightly because I think supposedly its healthy lol I don't go beyond 2 miles because once I get to 2 miles I'm bored
@@TheAgelessRunner congrats wow
@@Horror_Film_Aficionado Thanks!
Add a bike ride on occasion. It is easier on the joints.
Riding a bicycle is a great way to exercise. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling.
Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better. Ask your local transportation planner and elected officials to support more protected bike lanes and trails. Children should be riding a bicycle to school and not be driven in a minivan. Be healthier and happier. Ride a bicycle regularly.
Biking is a great alternative training method for running. Thanks for commenting.
Im 54 .31.57min for 5km for running.
That’s a great time! Thanks for watching the video and sharing.
@@TheAgelessRunner Most welcome 🙏
it must be okay. whats the alternative ? lol
Thanks for watching the video.
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Thanks!
An older guy talking about running!!!! I am sick of 25 year olds talking about running when you are over 40. When I was 25 I could wake up hung over and still get a first class Marine pft.
Thanks Mike for the feedback and watching the video. There are a lot of us older runners and our needs can be different from the “youngsters”, so I hope you find some of my videos helpful.
Ok, iam only 37.... i will be back in some years.. "iam not old, Iam not old.. ."
Good video tho.
Thanks for watching the video. Most on the info on my channel apply to runners of any age.
Wisdom: Don’t run
Just all out sprint.
No doubt that hard running (sprinting) has a place in a diverse training plan, but long, slow runs are also important. Thanks for commenting!
don't do it, ride a bicycle which a person can conceivably do until 90 without becoming decrepit.
Thanks Jeff for commenting. Cycling is a great option for someone looking for a running alternative.
@@TheAgelessRunner Excellent, you are much more diplomatic than I.