Category: Running After 40
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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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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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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…