Joe Friel: Part 2 of Science-Based Training for Older Athletes

[@michaelbryant2122]

Did my first Ironman at 56. Just completed my 7th at 74. Age is just a number.

[@aaronholub5427]

Keep at it!

[@edmo1982]

Everytime I want to quit my job for having more time for training, I remember the three Joe Friels priorities.

[@robertthompson5501]

Wow. I thought I was just lazy but after a couple of days off I would come back strong. "What me worry!" At 70yrs I am oldest OG under the barbell at local YMCA. "Take it easy. But take it!

[@GravelRacer1]

Excellent advise. As an over 50 athlete, i have learned to listen to my body. If im feeling fatigued, I take an extra day of recovery. Sleep is very important, but so is nutrition. Mediterranean diet has worked wonders for my energy levels.

[@standUpForTurtles]

Consistency, consistency, consistency. I've heard this mantra so many times. Even though I thought I understood it I never managed to get past "but life". As a result I generally failed to meet even my modest training goals. Now in my late 50s with newfound motivation I'm training more consistently and can see the difference in results.

[@soysanto9939]

Older athletes also need to dedicate more time to resistance training, stretching and balance exercises, and nutrition to counter the 1000 natural shocks that flesh is heir to.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Another top vid . Joe friel gives great advice . 7 day week the way to go , even professionals have to socialise and all friends and family live in a 7 day week world. KISS keep it simple and consistent

[@davidhughson189]

One of the BEST interviews. The IMPORTANCE of face to face coaching! That why I like CTSTrainright! For 5 years!

[@mechthildhaeussler5736]

For me the worst part of being an older athlete (67 F) is the "permanent" damage any major training time-out will have on my life-long performance, fitness and therefore probably healthspan. Could be an accident (as recently), surgery (as currently), injury (my weakness since I was a kid) or illness (happening more often than before). Just have to lie there or sit around, knowing I am losing strength and V02m every day ... (Sure I do move the parts of my body that still can moved ;-). When back to training I need to be very careful, building up slowly, as a matter of fact so slowly that my progress might not even make up for the age-related "natural" decline and I will never get back to the performance before the interruption. Aging is a series of bad events you do not completely recover from.

[@justapedn1]

Spot on.

[@ericthered.147]

I started with the Training Bible and hand written diary and plan. 1998ish? I started putting data on Training Peaks as soon as it came out. I think I lost data when they switched platforms. Otherwise, I have data going back decades. That is the key as Joel discusses consistent aerobic and strength training. This August, I am competing in my 5th (in last 6 years) "Breck Epic" 6-day mtb race in Colorado at age 56.

[@tesss1819]

I’m 58 and have done the same. Breck epic is so fun. Good luck

[@amblincork]

" Science based training' is one of the latest ' must use terms'

[@jeffloflin6316]

Excellent interview and information !

[@MNP208]

I'm 57 and I've been running mostly half-marathons (and a couple of marathons) for almost 20 years. I noticed a HUGE decrease in strength and speed after menopause. My cardio and recovery are still excellent. I just experience more overall fatigue. I'm afraid to go "hard" due to fear of injury.

[@donyastubbs8315]

I am having a hard time finding advice personally. I started at 46 by losing 50lbs, reversing early onset peri-meno. I had previously done nothing but sit for a living and want to do things. I started lifting at 47, running at 48. Now i am #over50hybridathlete training for my first Hyrox. Hard for me to understand this deteriorating at 35 I hear everywhere when i am just getting started and better every day. Resources?

[@CarnivoreDMD]

My work is 4d on & 3d off so I usually do 2.5h rides on those 3d. F= Z2 Sat= 1h Z2-HIIT’s 1h 30min cool down then Sun=Z2. Last weekend I found I needed more effort to maintain Z2! I expect this weekend to not be that way. My MHR cycling is 190, the same as it was 30 years ago. 😂😮

[@scottheitmanmarinesurvey3557]

On the hard w/o day what is a good volume to shoot for. say you do 4x4 vo2 and then add some sst for volume. so how much volume?

[@justapedn1]

I wonder if the new BQ times are going to skew the average age of the field younger or older. The 60+ times weren’t changed. My guess is that it’ll go older, but I’m sure somebody will know for sure next year. (Or maybe they’ve modeled it already.)

[@rb333-v2c]

When I do a 5/2 week, is weightlifting low or high intensity. Because my heart rate is in zone 2 but it is very challenging.

[@Dakota.Covers]

I consider it an easy day if my HR remains in zone 2.

[@250txc]

Cyclists? Without doubt, these guys are the biggest PED cheaters of all sporting world. Yrs back one was even caught with an electric motor in his bike frame.

[@paulandriessen489]

89is the new21