As a running coach, nothing makes me happier than seeing the trend towards more runners in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond. We absolutely can continue to run or start running well beyond on our 30’s. But what happens to running after 50 for women during peri-menopause and running after menopause?
It changes things.
Simply acknowledging that is step one in continuing onward! We can’t just push through and do what we have always done. Your body is changing and your plans need to change to.
Not interested in any of the menopause talk? That’s ok! Gentlemen a great deal of these tips still apply to you as your hormones will also be changing and requiring you to hit the gym or space out hard workouts.
Tips to get started as an older runner >> This will apply to everyone and more details than some sections that follow.
Checkout benefits to training as an older runner >> For when people try to tell you that it’s bad for you to run at a certain age.
Can Menopause Effect Running?
Yes.
During Peri-menopause while hormones are fluctuating there may be days of fatigue and days where your core temperature is higher… but after menopause our big focus is cortisol.
As someone who stopped producing…
