Author: Lydia Everly
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Running past your 40s changes a lot, not just pace and recovery, but how your body handles salt, sweat, and hydration. All that effort with water, gels, and electrolytes matters more now than ever. Here’s what I’ve learned (and what research shows) about Electrolytes for Female Runners Over 40, plus how to figure out what…
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Running after 40 can be one of the best things you do for your health, energy, and mental wellbeing.But one of the most common questions is:how often to run after 40? The answer is: it depends. Your ideal running schedule will vary based on: Understanding how often to run after 40 can help you build…
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Starting running after 40 can feel exciting and intimidating at the same time. Maybe you haven’t exercised in years.Maybe your body feels different than it did in your 20s.Maybe you’re carrying extra weight, dealing with hormonal changes, or simply unsure where to begin. But there’s good news! You can absolutely start running after 40. Many…
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In January, I started training for my next marathon. It will be my fourth marathon, but this training cycle feels different in many ways. I live in a cold and crappy climate so I generally do marathons in the fall so I can train in decent weather conditions (summer and beginning of fall). This time,…
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About the gentle couch to 5k If you’ve ever looked at a Couch to 5K plan and thought, “That seems a bit… intense,” you’re not alone. That’s why I decided to create a flexible and gentle “couch to 5k for beginners over 40” plan. This gentle version was made with real life in mind, like…
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You run and you run several times a week. You are sticking to your running plan. Maybe you’re even training for a race. But every time you step on the scale, the number either stays the same or worse, creeps up. Why is running for weight loss after 40 so hard? “I’m running regularly, eating…
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When running after 40, you may need to rethink some things. It isn’t just about putting in the miles anymore. Hormones are changing. Recovery takes a little longer. New aches and pains may show up. What used to work for you might not work now. At this point, you’ll need to pay more attention to…
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Once you hit your 40s, your feet tend to get a little more opinionated. The best running shoes for women over 40 aren’t always the ones that worked in your 20s. The shoes you swore by back then might now feel too tight, too flat, or just plain wrong. And it’s not your imagination, your…
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One day you wake up, go about your day, and realize exercise feels different.Your pace is slower even though you’re training the same. Your sleep is off, your mood is odd, and some mornings your joints feel older than you are. If that sounds familiar, you might just be entering perimenopause. Perimenopause is the transition…
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One of the most empowering things about running during menopause is that it doesn’t have to stop; it just evolves. Running can stay with you through every stage of life. Whether you’re dealing with the ups and downs of perimenopause, settling into menopause, or just noticing the subtle shifts that come with midlife, running can…