Run Your Way: Get Started Running At Any Age
This episode is for runners who want to experience the joys and benefits of running. It’s your guide to starting strong, staying motivated, and discovering what running means to you—right now.
If you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond and wondering if now’s the right time to get serious about running, the answer is yes. But this time, as compared to the jogging boom we experienced in the 70s, it’s different.
The science of longevity now suggests that running may be one of the best practices for enhancing metabolic and cognitive health. Most important is that an early to mid-life running practice contributes to those benefits when we need them most, and that’s later life.
New runners experience mixed emotions that don’t always make sense. My advice is to get started and design a plan to keep going, because if you do, you’ll discover how it works for you.
Start where you are, set one goal to keep motivated, track your progress as you gain experience, and build a flexible routine that will adapt to your lifestyle and responsibilities.
- Know Your Purpose and Goals
- Track Your Progress and Experience
- Create a Flexible Daily Routine
As you get into your running practice, remember that nobody shows up 100% every day, but we often finish feeling great about our accomplishments. Thus, one of running’s greatest lessons is patience, which builds resilience.
Resources:
Ep 3: Warm Up To Prevent Injuries And Maximize Performance
Ep 29: 5 Steps To Optimize Your Training
Ep 30: Heart Rate Variability: How To Use HRV To Optimize Training and Recovery
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Be safe out there and enjoy your next run!
