It’s easy to tell yourself that you’re too old to start running. Heck, 20-year-olds find themselves thinking that after that first surprisingly hard mile, but if you’re already receiving jokes about being over the hill, then why bother to start as older runners?
The question you should be asking, however, is whether you can afford NOT to run?
Clearly, I’m I biased because I freaking love what running has done for my health, my confidence, my body and my brain…obviously.
BUT the CDC is on my side as well.
Checkout these benefits of starting to run at any age:
- Lowers the risk of diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and stroke
- Maintains strength and stamina as we age
- Reduces the risk of falling and breaking bones
- Minimizes symptoms of anxiety and depression and improves mood
- Helps keep those bones, joints, and muscles strong, reducing osteoporosis in older adults
- Controls swelling associated with arthritis
In the last few years, I’ve noticed that our team now has about 50% of our athletes and runners over 50! We have plenty of older runners in the 60’s and 70’s coming through with goals too! So let’s talk more about what running after 50 means for your training.
Are you ever too old to start running?
No, you’re…
