Runners Over 40 Injury Risk Reduction Part 1
Getting old doesn’t have to suck. Yet the reality is that as we age, our muscles lose elasticity, making them more susceptible to aches, pains and injuries. While these are some of the symptoms of aging, they don’t necessarily have to be the case. It’s often said—you can’t get faster as you age. That’s a relative statement and it’s based on your level of running experience. For someone that has been running only a short time, the chances that you will improve are much greater than those that have been running for many years. I used to run in the low 16’s when I was in high school and it would be crazy for me to think I could do that now. One of the easiest ways to improve/maintain your speed per your age range and prevent injuries, especially as a master’s runner, is to increase the amount of pliability and soft tissue in the muscle. Research is definitive on the benefits of increasing pliability and injury prevention. There’s simply no better way to prevent inj...
