Runners Over 50 Must STOP Doing This (The SECRET to Running FOREVER)

If you want to keep running forever, these are the things you need to stop doing as a runner over the age of 50.
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What is in this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 How often you run
01:27 Comparisons to your younger self
02:37 What you did do during your twenties
03:59 Skimping on sleep
07:31 Working harder to get better results
08:49 Maintaining strength
11:58 Fueling for training
#marathontraining #running #runningtips

[@wrd980]

No matter how slow you are, you are still faster than your sofa, and this applies to all ages.

[@jollyrogerco9185]

I'm 78 and been running most of my life. Never had a serious injury but have a few hundred trophies. Still running 5K five days a week. Never listened to "experts" and I'm doing just fine.

[@robhughes645]

Hahaha thought the same thing. Not quite your age but close enough to know that these 'experts' pop up all over the place with general statements and 5 years experience. 😉😆

[@peterwhite7428]

Well, I mainly listen to my own body and my mind. They tell me I can go faster or to slow down. I have run fit app that shows I run a very consistent pace without a heart rate monitor. I try some of the things I hear on the internet, just to see if it helps. Take care, run well. Pete

[@WordOfTruthTube]

You have good and rare genetics. I’ve heard of people who never smoked, ate right, ran their whole lives. But one run triggered him a heart attack. So really…… Just depends on many many factors.

[@curtconroy8789]

You’ve been lucky + you never stopped. Injuries that stop you from running change everyone

[@pamelaf.2776]

That is amazing! It's a mystery how some people can run like you do while others have knee problems and have to stop which is so much worse. A relative who was an avid runner had some knee replacements and is no longer the man he once was. He is only 65 and he is a sad shell of a man not being able to move like he used to.

[@jotaylor1684]

Hi! I'm 68, running g for 40 years, and have been cross training for years. Want to stay injury free so I can carry on running hopefully for many more years. And I love strength training.. free weights, bands, kettle bells, body weight. Mix up running and cycling and other cardio stuff with two full body strength sessions. It's great fun and now retired it's easier to find the time. At only one proper mobility session a week I must do better on this aspect 🤔 but at least always stretch after every sessions. Best wishes to all older runners out there.

[@PoetWithPace]

Indeed as we get older, we get more time to do what we want and need to do 👍🏼

[@jimmansi9046]

I’m 60 and also to everything that you mentioned in your comment since I was a teenager mixing and changing things up once in a while breaks up the monotony and keeps things fresh I won hundred percent agree with all your points everything that we do is the secret to longevity, stay safe!

[@PoetWithPace]

@@jimmansi9046 agreed!

[@R6ex]

I'm 55 and I'm doing likewise. Can't run everyday. Shin splint.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Another example that strength training works wonders.

[@rjjrdq]

I started running in my late 40's so I don't have the perspective of being physically better in my younger years. I'm in better shape now that I ever was when I was "young." I'm getting better as I get older. Pretty cool.

[@paravastha]

Late Bloomer Gang!

[@johnbills5036]

Some useful advice but at 50! I'm 73. When I was 50 I was still running 10k in 36 minutes. In my 60s I ran anchor leg in 400 metres for my club. In my 70s I cycled 35 mountain passes in the Alps in 35 days and managed to ski at 70 mph. And I surprised myself with a 19.46 5k. I only say this because while I agree with the advice 50 seems a bit young! There will be hurdles. I was told I may not walk properly again at 55. I have heart disease, asthma and blood cancer but frequently manage 40 miles a week with a 24 minute park run and very hilly 10k race in 49 minutes. After nearly 50 years of running it still gets me up in the morning. I don't plan to wind down soon ...I've got lots of running adventures to do. 😃

[@vijayendrababji7412]

You don’t belong on earth Sir. Your stats don’t even compare with 25 yr olds.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

The comment that stood out for me was “stop comparing yourself to your younger self”. When I was in my teens, my training runs of 10kms would be done in 36-38 minutes. Now I’m 53 I sometimes lament the fact that now my 10km runs are in the 50-52 minute range😭. But I do follow all the other advice here, I run one day, strength training next day, run, strength, cycle etc. Works for me and I stay injury free.

[@james660660]

Hey; your 53 and you can run 10K… maybe you’re not as quick now but good on you! At that age your easily in the top 10%!

[@umbroraban1075]

Indeed. Same here. I am 53 and last year I was running 10k every day. After a year I was completely worn out. I had to stop a few weeks and only do weights. Now I am running 3-4 days a week and overall I am feeling much better

[@marcovecoli1217]

@@james660660 no way 50’ on 10K at 53 you are in the top 10%!!! On the contrary it’s quite a mediocre time… to be in the top 10% at 53 years of age you need to go under 39 minutes!!

[@AnTalk_blog]

@@marcovecoli1217 Well, it's a question of statistics. What is your population? If you include all 53 years olds, even those who never run, then he is probably in the top 5% or better. If your population is regular runners, then maybe you are right. Furthermore, where the 39 mins come from? Only taken from senior races or including all hobby runners who never raced (like me)?

[@audreyokelly1866]

​@@marcovecoli1217 loo

[@billybailey5424]

I’m 58 and just started running again after a nearly 30-year hiatus. So far I’m enjoying it far more than back when it was something I had to do.

[@richardlawson6787]

Stay with it young man...I'm 94 still out there running everyday...the dream is to die on a good run

[@moosefactory133]

I was a bit shocked when I recently ran a 10 K race at my current age of 65. It took me 91 minutes, 2 seconds. The last time I ran a 10 K race was at age 24 and my time then was 44 minutes, 32 seconds. It basically took me twice as long. I am working on getting better but reality is a harsh pill to swallow.

[@markwildschut]

And you're more than twice as old. Chill bro'. Enjoy running again.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Enjoy it that id important and get some strength training done. Start with 2*10 minutes twice a week.

[@MarkPitts-pi7gb]

Love your video and advice and helping me as a 63 year old to get my head around trying to keep my running where it used to be. Question the carb for energy advice, old school I think. I have been low carb for ten years and low energy is simply not a factor. Thanks for the awesome thinking.

[@roadrunner1958]

I'm 64 - and run every day, totalling 90+ kms a week. I did 18 kms today (1:40), have got 18 planned for tomorrow (Tue) and Wednesday - no problem. Sorry Shona, you've got it wrong - I always run in a fasted state, and then wait at least 3 hours before I eat (after finishing the run). When you're fat-adapted, you have a lot more energy!

[@lesiebrown2509]

So true, I run 🏃‍♂️ fasted too and my body loves ❤️ it

[@andredutoit1131]

I ONLY exercise in a fasted state and my body also LOVES it 😍! BUT, I unfortunately, I cannot run effortlessly any more. Running less and doing strength training and cross training is working for me. The BEST is yet to come🏃‍♂🏊‍♂🚴‍♂!

[@contagionisafraud]

Cool!

[@TimeToFlush]

I'm glad you mentioned this because I've noticed that if I eat light about 30 min before I run that work out is typically harder than if I don't. I was thinking it must be something like fat adaptation or something. I follow the seasons so in the winter I generally will eat then run as I wait for it to warm up outside. In the summer I run early before the heat and skip that meal. I'll watch this winter when I start eating again and see how it feels after a month or so. I'm 61.

[@JohnHarryShaun]

Interesting, I’ve often forced myself to eat straight after. I’m also very fat adapted never eaten before any runs for a couple of years now. I can only find vague information about (you should eat within an hour after a long run🤨) If I’m hungry, I can go for a low Hr run, gain lots of energy and suppress my hunger massively. I think I’ll stick to eating hours after too. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@franrushie1383]

Great advice.. I’m going to be 74 in November and I used to go out everyday.. but now I go out every other day…

[@jasonpearce6322]

I’m 54 starting back. Achilles tendinitis in both feet. I can’t run two miles so i’m walking and running.

[@peterwhite7428]

Great video. Thanks for advice like running every other day, diet, etc. I’m 75. I have been training for a 5K. Today I ran a 10k practice run on the run slowly and farther theory. I have no negative consequences from this long, slow run. I actually found it not difficult, and I hope it helps me in my 5K race in a couple of weeks. I’ll vary my sessions. Thanks again for great reminders

[@SBoots29]

Thank you for doing a video on the older athlete. You had me laughing at don't think your 20 anymore. That is one hurdle I am trying to get over. Although I do not run every day I do cycle or swim. I am a triathlete at 63 and just love to do it. My goal not to podium but to finish and not die.

[@jimashmore5216]

Great video. Thanks so much for putting this out!

[@milkbaby99]

As a runner over 50, I agree with everything except for #1 not running every day. I'm disappointed that sport scientists would propagate something that amounts to superstition rather than evidence based. The principle is that one's training load should not exceed one's ability to recover from the training. For older runners who have a lot of experience and learned to listen to their body, there's no evidence that says that running every day is harmful. If someone is a zombie that follows a set training schedule without adjusting distance and effort for how they feel, then moderating the number of days can help, but this type of runner is still ripe for a self-inflicted injury whether they run every day or not.

[@JoeMac1983]

Agree. I've finally started running at conversational pace for 85-90% of my running and I find that I can easily get out of bed the next day and I can run daily. Granted, I'm not 50 yet (early 40's) but I don't recover like I used to.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

Listening to your body is key. When I run, I’m very focussed on how my body feels. If I detect a niggle in a muscle, I pay extra attention to that in my cool down and foam rolling so a minor problem doesn’t snowball into an injury that will stop me running

[@jotaylor1684]

When younger, a run (apart from a long recovered Sunday run) was always a demanding training session, so never did a 'training' run on consecutive days. However..... now I am older I often (usually!) do less demanding easier runs, so yes it is possible to go out the next day for an 'active recovery' easy run and not have a problem. I think the mantra of "never run every day" is meant for hard training runs. So I do kind of agree with you....and Ralph!

[@jaimetarne9436]

Are you over 50?

[@stevemurray710]

Well one could probably run 5K everyday but not 10 miles everyday.

[@skiziskin]

I'm 66 and I haven't run more than three days a week since I ran my first and only ultra when I was over fifty. I kept a careful training log but made the critical error of investing too much emotionally in my goal. I turned my ankle over on a winter trail session. It didn't hurt or swell so I took a couple of days off and went right back into training. On the day of the race, at mile 1 my Achilles started feeling tight but I wouldn't stop. I limped all the way through it and achieved my goal, but I didn't run again for more than two years. I had torn my peroneal tendon and running on it screwed everything else up. The peroneal tendon healed but the resulting Achilles tendonitis became a chronic problem. I can backcountry ski up to five days in a row but then I need at least three days to recover. I am trying to tell myself to be satisfied with what I can do because I don't know many people my age who can even approach what I can still do. But the simple joy of running is a powerful motivator and it's still too easy for me to overdo it.

[@jsh2479]

Thank you for this video - some great advice and timely reminders!

[@jacvanderspuy5618]

Great video. 65 and my main goal every season is to beat my age over a 10k

[@paulinealba9659]

Really great video and information! Well done

[@triroo107]

I’m 60, running for my entire life, I listen to my body and adjust my running. Recovery is very important and be active during it, yoga, walking and weight lifting. Goals, keeping up with fellow Ironman triathletes… and working toward my two races a year… you have to goals… purpose in life is the most important thing if running swimming or riding a bicycle is that purpose to stay healthy and do your best and enjoy the ride

[@nathalieasselin2251]

Thank you for this, it’s very helpful

[@stuart6891]

As a 74 year old runner this video certainly resonates with me ,only in the last few years have I paid the appropriate attention to easy running , recovery and strength training... don't even talk to me about comparing to a younger self 😁 great video and great advice.

[@Daniel-yf9iy]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@fractalnomics]

Nice listen. This corresponds with what I have worked out myself. Thank you.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Biggest realisation I had was to change to a ten day training cycle. This built recovery time into the pattern of exercise. When I need to, I’ll change to a twelve or fifteen cycle.

[@liamporter1137]

Week said and great advice! 👏👍

[@mohancharles3158]

Best wishes from Colombo Sri Lanka with love for all!....Good to see lots of senior citizens continuing running to their advanced years!....Happy and good going dear friends!....👍🙋🙌🌹🌹🌹

[@RyC2004]

Almost 60 here. Every other day 5k. Yoga and stretching in between days. 10k on the weekend. I don't need to or want to run any longer runs

[@lawrencestovall7680]

The comments for the most parts was ok but not for everyone. Since I am almost 86 and still active , i can say ,"been there done that". When I trained for a 100 km race at the age of 60, i trained twice a day on most of the days of the week. I also did strength training for three days a week. Nutrition has to be part of any success in training for the long term . I spent 30 years in the military and most of my marathons was after I retired. One of my younger training partners tried to complete the 100 on 4 days a week training but, 70 km he fell out. I stopped running and started power walking at age 72 to be proactive to prevent problems. I walk 5 days a week now and 3 days of strength training per week. I walk Monday til Friday. Strength train Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday. I take Sunday off. My 5 mile walking pace is 59 min. By the way I did finish the 100 km in 11hr and 40 min. In my opinion the over 50 guidelines depends on the individual person. I am still healthy, with no bone of heart problems. Resting pulse still 51 and Vo2max of 45. I completed 16 marathons, many half marathons, 10 milers 10km 5 km. I did this after the age of 40. Strength training and proper hydration while exercising is very important I found out after years of training and teaching others.

[@alisonwilks302]

Lovely job you three. Well done xxxxxxxxx

[@kevinryan1553]

I' m not an athlete....I run because I like to run... I run for time , not distance...i" m 65 I listen to my body...I run about 360 days a year...seems they are talking about, racers or pro runners... I disagree with most of their message

[@sudhirtalekar5464]

thank you so much.

[@johnrobinson4445]

I currently run four times per week but one of those runs is five minutes long. I still get some mental and physical benefit from it (the last minute is designed to be faster than any other run I do that week; it is a preview, so to speak, of future faster and longer runs) and it doesn't put much load on my recovery apparatus. Also, I have one stretch of time every week (mid-afternoon Tuesday to late afternoon Friday, more than 72 hours) during which I do no physical activity other than ordinary living. That is a massive contribution to my recovery. I am 61.

[@ricf9592]

I used to do that (really short run) 5 to 10 minutes during days of longer efforts.

[@stephenblum1078]

I’m 66 and injured myself all the way into old age. Head injury, broken foot and torn pec; I am finally getting back into shape but the muscle loss at 66 after a few years of headaches from concussion I’m back but need recovery like never before. Still I walk or ride a bike or do resistance bands. On my good days I stride and weight lift. I worked hard yesterday. Today I walked a mile and biked 5 miles. I used to sleep 5 hrs max now I sleep 7 hrs (I make myself sleep). Also wake up go out with the dog before sunrise everyday no matter what.

[@FatUglySadMan]

I run every day 58 years old never felt so good, all about intensity, surely a coach supposedly knows that.

[@nihadh723]

I'm 76 started running at 47..I completed half marathon Malta 1.55 minutes..last Saturday I run 30km ....till yet no injury..strenght training 3 time a week.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Absolutely brilliant advice. I ran my first ever 10k at the age of 50. I’d only ever run 5k and just thought it was not possible for me to run further. I’ve always been a road cyclist since I was a boy. Only started running regularly at the age of 40.

[@carloscuriel9838]

as a 51 year old runner and condition strenght trainer I appreciate all of your guy's advise very informative to say the least. thank you all very much. god bless.

[@Nicksonian]

I avoided strength training. Now, at 65, I only run three days a week, and do resistance training three days. I’ve also slowed down. While running slower isn’t as much fun (when feeling good), an slow-paced 8 km leaves me feel more refreshed than wiped out. The challenge is knowing what you’re capable of on race day. I found that out yesterday when I didn’t have a good day in a ten-mile race.

[@PoetWithPace]

Not every day is a good day at the races. All we can do is our best, whatever our age, yes?

[@runningschoolofhannover3386]

cool. Thank you very mich.

[@tomhelfinstine9443]

Thanks for help reminding me what I should and shouldn't do thanks again

[@user-rt4ym6hq6t]

60 years old,been running almost every day for 40 years. Completed 96 marathons and ultras up to 100 miles. I've disregarded expert advise for decades as all my peers are getting knee replacements, have diabetes and are sedentary..keep on trucking and listen to your body..

[@henrycook5404]

I’ve been napping daily during my lunch time for 20, 25 minutes and I almost always feel great afterwards; in addition to 7 hours at night. 52 and running for 25+ years!

[@k.h.p.9862]

Almost 52. Very useful info in this video. Thank you.

[@sumanthramoodley1161]

Thank you for these brief tips. I have been listening to all the tips and guidance and the FBF guidance has helped me tremendously. I am now 54. At first I thought the mileage is less, recovery runs are just that, recovery runs! I have just completed Comrades Marathon in a time of 10h48 ( 10h51 ) I achieved my2nd Bronze medal. My first bronze was with my back2back in 2007 in a time of 10h54... how amazing is this! I have been trying to get Bronze again since then, just never could get to finish sub11. My times for my shorter distances are as fast as my times prior 2020. Thank you Coach Parry, to you and your team.

[@maiteletshifularo3813]

What a good testimony my friend ❤️

[@ndi5670]

Strength and functional training is even more important as we age. Running or not. But especially if we continue to run.

[@robnott6622]

I'm 62...follow what you mentioned. I run 5xweek, do a full body weight workout 2xweek, and I use Age Grade % to track my performances. I try to do an 80% score.

[@PoetWithPace]

Excellent Rob! I’m 61 and managed a parkrun Saturday with top age grading 👍🏼

[@tadejdanev5030]

what is AGE GRADE? :)

[@robnott6622]

@@tadejdanev5030 There's an age grade calculator. It gives you a score based on your age, gender and time. The higher the score the better.

[@robosborne849]

I have run everyday for 33 years do not see why we cant

[@relaxingsoundthearapy688]

To have great strength is to have great sleep! Thanks for sharing 😌👍🏻👍🏻

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Age 66, I run about 3 days a week. Reverse lunges or biking on days I do not run . During winter I cross country ski 4 days a week, run twice a week.

[@S.F.Martin100]

Telling anyone to STOP doing anything WILL compel them to push forward and do the opposite. So thank you for the motivation…🤔

[@mapitsorangaka1030]

I agree with you, I make progress when I don't pressure myself, alternate days work for me.

[@stephenbeck5993]

I am 68 and stopped running consecutive days several years ago. I am a better and faster runner in 5K through half marathon now than I ever have been in 50 years of running.

[@MartinCharlton-ds7ro]

I’m 71 - last year I ran 47:23 for 10km & 1:45:15 for the 1/2 Marathon - I am more or less doing the same volume of training as I did 40 years ago but now spread the 25-30 miles per week over 5 days rather than 3 or 4. I accept that I will never get anywhere near my all time 1/2 Marathon PB of 1:16:25 but when looking at my results I now focus on how I compare to others in my age category rather than worry about what time the race winners did!

[@robfetty6497]

Good advice. I dont think i heard you discuss the importance of mobility and flexibility as you age.

[@beesbythesea8899]

I like to include hill walking on non run days. It is a lot less stressful on joints but you feel like you still worked out. Everything I do is pretty low intensity though. As for fueling my body my preferred fuel is fat. Stopped eating excessive carbs for fuel a couple years ago. I usually do my run in the morning before I eat anything and then eat a hearty meal. Have lost 35 pounds doing this. Great video with good insight for us older folk

[@250txc]

If your heart rate is moving upwards on these walks, you are doing some level of work whether you know it or not. You heart beats are the only true way to measure the amount of work you are doing... Gave up sugars myself and and had multiple improvements in my body and performance in mind and body and even lost a few pounds...

[@JJBpilot]

Do some of the hills backwards! Great for the quads and lower body. See kneesovertoesguy He's changing people's lives. Helped my run immensely. 63 year old runner here.

[@richardlawson6787]

Nobody has to be fat...I promise you that if you eat once per day and do a daily run fat will not be able to thrive on your body ... The secret is desire....I desire to have showy abs well into my nineties ..

[@richardlawson6787]

​@@250txcgood points ..exercise simply means to put into motion...if I couldn't run I'd walk...but laying on the sofa is a death sentence...you don't hurt the body exercising it you hurt it by allowing it to much comfort

[@ronmccullough931]

I'm 78. I run 5 days per week, not the 6 or 7 I used to do up to age 75. I have 1 day dedicated to strength and core, and I mix in more strength when I feel like it during the week. I like to do short walks a couple of times a week and one day is given over to doing nothing but relaxing. I feel great.

[@Ruben.Pueyo.Bernini]

thanks for your content!

[@unknowpeople1614]

I'm 60.... based on my experience,the best thing is to be aware of what your body tells you ...each individual is different as at the end of the day you're the one who's feeling the pain or reap the gain (if any)

[@rlaaudtjq]

I have run 12km to 15km everyday at 500 pace over last 13 years. The distance started from 1km ~ 2 km per day at 730 pace 13 years ago. Now, I'm in 60' and no problem to be recovered in a day. | recommend people to enjoy daily running at comportable distance and speed. If you find that recovery isn't enough in a day, you should run at shorter distance and slower pace. Healthy food, quality sleep & weight training like knee extension can be of great help too.

[@jimganely5242]

My original intent was to refute all of the statements made. Understandably I am unable to do that because I agree with all of the information presented. I'm 74 and been running and doing resistance exercise for the past 60 years and continue to remain injury free. What you could have been mentioned is the Borg Scale of rated perceived exertion. In effect, the exercise that we do as seasoned athletes should be perceived as moderately difficult, even though the numbers might have declined. The major point is that the work gets done, regardless of performance. That way the workouts continue to be enjoyable.

[@iitmathshelp9985]

I am 55 i run slow on evening , to get rest on night Remember rest is important as excercise Love from india Keep going

[@flyovrcntry6425]

I'll be 63 in Dec. I run 6 days a week 5-7 miles. 3 days of that are sprints. Lift 5 days a week. I'm doing the same I've done for 30 years. I'm just slower!:) 😆

[@yuwa888]

Thanks for a great video. I am always confusing about the refuelling. We are told to run slow to use fat as energy source and it is almost endless. That sounds to me conflicting with the enough refuelling. Or the correct refuelling is only for those who work harder with their training?

[@bigfletch8]

Very simple. Let your appetite dictate.

[@jonedmonds1681]

If as a 50+ athlete, I’m increasing my mileage 10% per week back to winter levels, (after a summer of lower mileage) should I avoid or focus on strength work while increasing volume? Great piece btw, (especially resonated, how alcohol wrecks my recovery /sleep now I’m 50+)

[@GT-tm1ft]

Great video, folks. Thank you. Good general information. I have found all apply if one wants to perform at a higher level. Yeah, there will always be outliers who can run every day or fast while training but for most of us these points are applicable. Yep, I'm over 50 and train with people older and younger.

[@filmic1]

Super interesting about the recovery. I'm seventy (male) now, and took a break from running end of January (sloppy wet winter here in E. Canada) Just did 4km brisk walking. When I started up running again, my pace had improved. I took another break, and back at it this week and my pace had improved again, and feeling much stronger save for this incisional hernia that keeps me from pushing doing intervals.. I ran two days in a row and my Garmin told me to not run today, or do a light run. Which I did, 3km.

[@c94d44027]

Thanks a million - great explanation!

[@cecilbaloyi8541]

100% correct

[@janoginski5557]

I’m in my 70’s now so finding it difficult todo the running now, for one reason only, that is my knees are buggered as a result of playing football for many years, as a goalkeeper. But on the issue of duration & intensity in your running regime I adopted the interval method as used by Zatopak, ( spelling might be askew). You will achieve a fitness level & maintain it using his method that is on your runs one can run intensely over a given distance & then slow the pace over another chosen distance, the science says that the efficiency of oxygen exchange is allowed to return as you do the slower run & then you do another more intense run, it is down to the individual to work out how he applies this method, I ran regularly until I was 60, and was very fit indeed. It’s a great method, but running style is very important, there is no point in dragging along it’s not going to give you the results. And do not run on hard, paved surfaces, never you will regret it in later life. The joints don’t like it I ran on grass always even with a less than perfect knee. Best of luck.

[@Liz_Alfano]

How about swapping some runs with a few very easy zone 1 run/walks for recovery?

[@cristinayoung3748]

Hi, I don’t see the link to the Master Class? Can you post it please. Thank you.

[@DrewMcGuire]

Lots of Mullarkey. Recovery is zone 2, maybe zone 1. Miles are required to get faster.

[@JohnHarryShaun]

Proper Active recovery paced runs work a lot better for me than actually resting. Resting does have its place, but focusing more on sensible (for you) activity overall helps.

[@james660660]

Although I don’t put too much weight on age alone, (your video applies to 30 year olds as well) I do agree with your advice. 50 years old & run every other day. Strength training on off days 👍 and injury free, ironically unlike my younger self!

[@DonGivani]

Lots of pro elites runners are over 30 . Kipchoge ain't thinking about this

[@250txc]

So true ... I wasted most of my training as I ~never recovered properly plus over trained on most days till I got a HR monitor to ensure I was NOT running hard on my easy days...

[@jlwing8360]

Agree with the message, but delivery, or at least participation from, actual over 50 s might increase the impact. Seeing such young people talking so emphatically about what we oldies should/should not be doing, however good the underlying evidence, may limit acceptance by those most concerned … just saying…

[@andredutoit1131]

I ONLY exercise in a fasted state and my body LOVES it 😍! BUT, I unfortunately, I cannot run effortlessly any more. Running less and doing strength training and cross training is working for me. The BEST is yet to come🏃‍♂🏊‍♂🚴‍♂!

[@DaveCYFF]

I would disagree with some of this turning 55 ran my fasted 5k last week 17:44 in my 20s would be lucky to break 24 minute’s

[@chrislee8886]

You really need to understand what happens to seniors and their quality of sleep. Most of us (males) are probably up to the toilet frequently during the night or else we have arthritis body aches if we lie too long on the hips etc so we get broken sleep. Yet we still run!

[@user-jq5ss5ry8m]

I am recovering from a broken femur . I'm 14 weeks post surgery to insert a titanium nail from hip to knee. This was a severe side effect from a bone strengthening drug (that I'm no longer taking ). Luckily , because I'm pretty fit and very determined , I am healing very well and exceeding even the surgeon's expectations . I am almost 65 years old and only started running when I turned 60. My idea is to start again , from the beginning . I'm finding your videos very informative . Looking forward to getting started on my running . I have already started my strength training and I'm walking about 6k each day .

[@Posark]

I know a lady who was taking that drug and broke one femur, then a few months later she broke the other femur. I only found out about the drug because I was asking her friends, how in the world can you just fall and break the femur. Usually that is from skiing or a car accident but who just trips on a rug and breaks their freaking femur?? And then someone else’s mom, was taking that drug, and her daughter told her to stop taking it because of that risk, but the mom chose to continue the doctors prescription and advice- and just a few weeks later she was walking across the room and her leg just snapped underneath her. She actually saw her leg go out to the side and then she fell. Anyway I am so sorry for your story (sounds like you are doing well though 👍) but that drug needs to be taken off the market!!

[@jttasb]

I like the idea of a "season's best" time ! 1:57

[@chandrawalker9220]

Even this is for people over 50, I feel like there are a few nice little reminders for all runners regardless of age 😁

[@ronlanter6906]

I'm 62 and run an average of 50 miles p/month during the hot and humid summer months and 70 miles p/month the rest of the year. Many weeks I'll rune 4-5 consecutive days, sometimes 6 miles, other times 2-3 miles. I trail run on very hilly terrain, never flat or roads. BTW, I use the *80/20 program promoted by Matt Fitzgerald.*

[@ianpipe3129]

I agree with the comments above and the guidance provided. I've been a type 1 diabetic for 52 years now, playing sports up to age of 63 now and running at a 5:00 min pace, give or take 5-10 seconds (runs between 5 to 10km). Weekly average runs amount to approx 30-40 km and total steps for the past year is 5,800,000 steps here in NZ. I confess. NZ hills still frighten me. Ask my Jack Russell. He's with me most of the time. I'm still also lifting at the gym 5-6 days a week. A great diet helps due to my Korean wife's cooking. The biggest challenge is finding the time to sleep more.

[@joelmullen4819]

I am sure I am doing it all wrong. 54 and I have never been athletic… ever. Ran a 5k 8 years ago with the family, zero training… 36:28 and I felt stiff and in pain for days. I was up to 198lbs in May, cut back to 1600 calories a day for 5 months and I am currently at 160lbs. Started running a 5k (on my own) every MWF 7 weeks ago. At first I could only run 0.3 miles before getting into a walk/run situation…. 42:41. Took me 2 weeks to “run” the whole 5k…. 32:21. I have been dropping time most weeks and this week ran a 27:27. My heart rate is always very high, 174 avg today, but I recover very fast… and my resting heart rate is now in the low 50’s. I feel great after my 1 mile cool down walks. But I plan on keep pushing hard on my runs… I don’t do anything else yet. My weight machine is buried in the basement and my treadmill is still in the box. But I am finally getting somewhere…

[@randystockton624]

I'm 57 and run 4 times a wk. do pushups, pullups, sometimes I want to run 5 times a wk. and I do...my recovery time is good due to the fact that I have always workout for 45 yrs. and done a lot of kettlebells in the past and still do them a litter, swings mainly, heavy swings..

[@danielstevenson1250]

Outdoor trampoline baby!!

[@ewaf88]

Ok - I'm 64 and in September 2022 I did five big hikes in six days in Switzerland. Two of the big ones were up to the top of the Niesen and Faulhorn mountains. The recommended hiking times were 5 hours for both but I got up in 3 hours 43 and 3 hours 16 respectively. Everybody is different but these hikes suited me. At the age of 59 - while taking photographs for my rugby club - I overtook the opposition winger who had outpaced our own winger so I could get a picture of him scoring a try. My training for hiking involved running up 81 steps 50 times in 1 hour 12 minutes. Happiness for me is pushing myself to the limit - and if I have a gear attack powering up a mountain - then good because passing away doing something I love would be far better than rotting away in a care home. Am I a 64 year old Superman ? Well no but I train like one. Take care and be careful - and if you do want to reach a high level - build up slowly over weeks and months.

[@edwarding4355]

Is rowing on the erg a good cross training exercise or is that too stressful.

[@fastrax1949]

Thank you young people. Would it have been an idea to have Mr Parry senior in the video to comment and /or add to your advice? Just a thought. Me? 73 . 60 years running.2.25 marathon best. 130,00 + miles. Do I run every day? Do I brush my teeth every day? Do I brush my hair everyday?

[@jdocean1]

I usually run every other day but every once in a while if I’m feeling froggy I’ll do two in a row. I go through periods of feeling tired and fresh both. I usually tell myself to take it easy on runs but when my watch beeps at me telling me I’m behind pace it pisses me off so I speed up whether I’m tired or not. It’s just a mental thing. Been running 60-70 miles a month and I’ll be 50 Nov. 8. Oh and I do crunches, push-ups and I have a pull up machine that I do a few reps on nothing serious. The crunches really help my running posture. I still have a little belly too cause I’m 5’ 5” so I can’t do much about that. When I feel too tired I don’t run. I had a strained groin cause I didn’t ever stretch and as soon as I started stretching it the problem went away. That’s my story.

[@joim3480]

I think it depends, where you start from too. I have not done heavy weight, I start not long ago, and I have added 15% of weight for my dead lift. I never do a one rep max though to reduce the chance of injury. I guess I can gain a bit more strength, not forever though of course, but at least for me, I can still see a few more years of progress. But what is true is that my run PBs are long gone, I now run shorter duration and less intensely.

[@jota55581]

I had acl reconstruction 30 years ago ,i think it left one leg mm shorter than the other .I was running every day ..then niggling injuries kicked in. I changed up 3 days running 5 times a week stregnth training ..btw im quicker now than when i was younger .

[@dri1811ya]

Need more of these "what can we learn from Coach Parry's dad" videos

[@aussieas3073]

I was at the gym the other day I’ve been back at it after a 2 year brake or lack of motivation I am 53 I was on the bike my heart rate got to 146 And I felt rubbish went onto a cross country ski machine for 10 minutes then went back on the bike my heart rate went to 172 quickly and all of a sudden I felt like I could run a marathon And felt way better then the start what was happening any Ideas out there

[@colrunswild4adventure781]

I'm not sure which cross section of people you are talking about but I've loved running all my life as a hobby. My work has been extremely physically for 6 days a week up until I was 50yo and Could never run as fast and as far as I can now because I'm sure it's because I only work 4 days a week. I must say working less alow me to sleep better. Now I run 9 times in 14 days and do body weight weight training and mobility. Now I'm 58 yo I tend to work shorter days as well. Although I was probably strong and had more endurance for work, I don't think I've ever felt fitted than I do now.

[@RicardoLopez-pl6ff]

I’m over 50 but I’m having a hard time getting back my run speeds after COVID. I’ve recovered for more than a year but I still run out of breath after a quarter mile. I have to stop and start there after. Any recommendations?

[@charlesbozonier5713]

How about learning from someone in their 70s or 80s who are still crushing it.

[@a.s.1673]

i´am 48 run 1x a week average 4:50/km, average heartrate 148 bpm and run between 10 a 15 km. i also drive to work with me bike 22km single so back it´s 44km 4 times a week. this for 10 years! and rides in the weekend and i like Belgian Beer and choclates! i feel good!!!!!!