Training as a Masters Runner: Inteview with Masters Running Record Holder Pete Magill

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Pete Magill is one of the most accomplished Masters runners in the history of the United States. He's the oldest runner to ever break 15 minutes in the 5k, running 14:45 at the age of 49 and he's not slowing down. Recently, he became the fastest-ever American age over 50 on the roads at 5K (15:02) and 10K (31:11).
Peter has been gracious enough to join us on our show today to discuss his training, what's changed as he's gotten older, and the principles that have enabled him to keep training hard and racing fast as he gets older.
Not only is Pete fast, but he's a great runner to learn from because "he's made every mistake in the book." As he notes during the interview, it's one thing to learn training principles from a book or research, but making those mistakes and trying the ideas on yourself takes your understanding and appreciation for these ideas to another level.
In the interview, Pete specially discusses:
The biggest difference change he's had to make in his training as he gets older
The importance of recovery and preventative exercises and the exact routine he uses to stay healthy
The approach and some of the specific workouts he's used to maintain his speed throughout the years.
And most important, the lessons he's learned and the mistakes he's made along the way that you can learn from.
This is one of those interviews every runner should listen to. The nuggets of wisdom Pete shares is like listening to Yoda talk for 45 minutes -- it's simply awesome. I encourage you to take the time to listen on your run, in the car or find the time to read the transcript. I guarantee you'll learn at least three awesome lessons.

[@gmy33]

9 years later .. this is for me still such a diamond of an interview about being a masters athlete .. listened to it a couple of times to hear and not forget the nuances !!! This is gold !!!! Thankyou !

[@runnersconnect]

Thank you so much and really glad you found it so helpful!

[@marksmith5434]

How can such an insightful, relatable and easily digestible interview only have 197 likes after 10years and +20k views!!! Thanks for this podcast still being available 😎👍🙏

[@runnersconnect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheSiamAlien]

i'm leaving tht interview refreshed and motivated... it's not too late to start recruiting these faxt twitch muscles! awesome! thanks for the tipsand inspiration Pete!

[@sparkes999]

this is great we need more of these videos. very inspiring thanks pete

[@uivideo7637]

Great interview, thx.

[@runnersconnect]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jamesbailey5008]

Great advice, thank you

[@Shevock]

Good interview. The loss of speed with age discussed in minute 26 can also be due to the events available to older runners. I started running at age 46 and it’s easy for me to find a 5k or a marathon to sign up for. I would have to work hard to find a 200 meter to run in. Perhaps this is a failure in our general running community that these events aren’t widely available, especially since a lot of the purpose of these community events is lifelong health.

[@gmy33]

Get a starting liscence and just run at the races .. they will actually let you

[@exipnosgiorgios]

What was Pete's best time in the mile in high school?

[@paulcarlson4230]

When you stretch after does it feel tight always,im 61

[@paulcarlson4230]

This is great story,at of my league ,but at 61 I have to many bad days and I know the minute I take off,why is this?I do run for enjoyment

[@Viper12ism]

sounds good to me too...

[@fityourbuddy1834]

Ok... He has an athletic background. How about if you start running in your 40's without any sport background at all? Are you still able to reach that goals?

[@runnersconnect]

Having an athletic background certainly gives one a head start or advantage. What type of goal are you setting for yourself, Fabio?

[@fityourbuddy1834]

@@runnersconnect I'm trying to go for 240 but training on treadmill all the time via corona virus i'm not sure if i'll get it

[@runnersconnect]

@@fityourbuddy1834 Worth a shot! I have a friend who is a 2:21 marathoner and was training almost exclusively on the treadmill.

[@gmy33]

@@fityourbuddy1834 2.40 marathon ? .. man you must be a natural runner ... in any case .. make your body stronger srep by step do it easy take time .. having no atheletic background also saves you from hitting yourself being slow now .. you are 40 .. perfect age to start ..and not dereriate grately :-)

[@fityourbuddy1834]

@@gmy33 cheers mate 3>