- Walking to Running After 60: A Simple Transition Plan
Walking is not separate from running — it’s the foundation of it. If you can walk comfortably for 20–30 minutes*, you already have the cardiovascular base to begin adding short running segments. Even though I’m a huge advocate for getting …Continue reading “Walking to Running After 60: A Simple Transition Plan”
- Don’t Race Your Younger Self: Running Slower as You Age
It’s a simple fact of life: as we get older, we get slower. How much slower, and how fast that happens, depends on a lot of factors. Training history, genetics, injuries, consistency, and overall health all play a role. But …Continue reading “Don’t Race Your Younger Self: Running Slower as You Age”
- Discomfort vs. Pain: How Runners Over 60 Can Tell the Difference
One of the hardest things to learn as a runner, particularly after 60, is knowing when an uncomfortable feeling is part of the workout and when it’s a warning sign. We’re often told to “push through it,” but that advice …Continue reading “Discomfort vs. Pain: How Runners Over 60 Can Tell the Difference”
- The Gear You Actually Need After 60
For runners who want the essentials, not the noise. When you start (or restart) running after 60, the internet will tell you that you need an entire sporting-goods store’s worth of gear: carbon-plated shoes, triple-layer hydration packs, a $400 GPS … - Push Through the Pain? Maybe Not.
The “Push Through the Pain” Mindset — And Where It Goes Wrong. There’s a whole culture built around “pushing through the pain.” You know the type—motivational speakers and social media posts chanting “push through pain” like it’s a badge of … - Revisiting the Marathon at 60 – It’s Not Just About Me
24 years after my first one, I try again — and discover that running a marathon can be a team sport, even when you think you’re running alone. I ran my first marathon in 1995, at age 34. The goal was to …Continue reading “Revisiting the Marathon at 60 – It’s Not Just About Me”
- Should You Race After 60? My Tips For Racing Safely When You Are Older.
It’s a really good question — and one a lot of runners ask themselves, especially when they’re starting (or restarting) in their 50s, 60s, or beyond. Here are a few things to remember: 1. Racing Increases Your Injury Risk Let’s …Continue reading “Should You Race After 60? My Tips For Racing Safely When You Are Older.”
- I Decided To Start Competing in Track — At 61!
What was I thinking? A few years ago, as a “Grand Master” runner, I decided to redirect my athletic and fitness goals. The big shift has been focusing on the shorter races and pulling back from the glamour goal of …Continue reading “I Decided To Start Competing in Track — At 61!”
- In Praise of Age-Group Awards
Some people think they are a little silly, but I’m a fan. I know there is a trend lately of “everyone is a winner,” and plenty of people get all grumpy about it, complaining that it devalues actual winners (generally … - Getting From the Start to the Finish Line Makes You Special. Go You!
It’s like cake! Let me explain… I’ve been a runner for decades. In those decades, I have participated in races of all kinds and distances—giant events to local fun runs. At those races have been real runners of ALL ability …Continue reading “Getting From the Start to the Finish Line Makes You Special. Go You!”
- You’re Never Too Old to Be a Real Runner
Running is something natural, right? You did it as a kid without thinking. You just took off across the yard, chased your friends, ran for the sheer joy of it. It was effortless—and honestly, it was pretty fun. Then life … - How To Get Started Running After 60 (Even If You’ve Never Run Before)
If you haven’t been running in a while, or just for the first time. Starting to run after 60 can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never thought of yourself as a “runner.” The good news is that you don’t have …Continue reading “How To Get Started Running After 60 (Even If You’ve Never Run Before)”
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