Many thanks to Ken Stone who covered these 400 meter races on his MastersTrack Blog. It always inspires me to see a 35 year old running times capable of winning some College meets, or a 40 year old capable of winning local OPEN meets. Or my fellow countryman Michael Sherar running 51 point at … [Read more...] about Too Old to Run 400 meters? Try 47+ at M35, 49+ at M40
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Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series. Part 1 talks about being injury prone. Part 2 talks about expectations. Part 3 are my top recommendations. My Top 7 Recommendations I covered some of these topics two years ago in this article but I’ll elaborate more here. 1. Get Fit First GPP (General … [Read more...] about Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 3
Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. Part 1 talks about being injury prone. Part 2 talks about expectations. Part 3 are my top recommendations. Considerations and Expectations If you had world class speed as an open athlete, chances are you’ll do well in your age group. If you … [Read more...] about Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 2
Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Part 1 talks about being injury prone. Part 2 talks about expectations. Part 3 are my top recommendations. This post is dedicated to anyone over 40 35 trying to make a comeback in Masters Track, but it also applies to everyone of all ages who wants to begin … [Read more...] about Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 1
Which Masters Sport Performance Gets Worse with Age?
A recent study from the Experimental Aging Research asked the question: Of the 6 sports, which had the greatest decline in performance with age? Athletics (Track and Field) Swimming Rowing Cycling Triathlon Weightlifting I’ve heard several people claim endurance events are … [Read more...] about Which Masters Sport Performance Gets Worse with Age?
The 3 Laws of Speed Development
This article is guest posted by Latif Thomas, CSCS, USATF Level II, Creator of Complete Speed Training for Sprinters. [Tweet "Latif Thomas' 3 Laws of Speed Development"] The First Law of Speed Development: Speed is a Skill The dividing line between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ (if you believe in … [Read more...] about The 3 Laws of Speed Development
Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 1
. This is Part 1 of a multi-part series. If you wonder why a big portion of this Blog is dedicated to recovery and regeneration, it is because I believe it is the next important element next to training, especially for Masters athletes. Sure, nutrition and supplements are also … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 1
The Comeback? Masters Attrition Rate and Goals
I turned 47 today, and contemplating yet another Masters comeback. In my mid 30’s while still running open meets, I had great visions of performing well when I turned 40. The Canadian Masters record was tied at 50.10 and I had just run 50.44 at age 34 after a 4 year lay-off. All my … [Read more...] about The Comeback? Masters Attrition Rate and Goals
Torino (Turin) 2013 World Masters Games, August 2-11
50,000 athletes in Torino for the 2013 World Masters Games… just 3 YEARS away! TORINO-TURIN -- Torino will be hosting the eighth edition of the World Masters Games, the summer games for sportspeople aged from 35 to 100+ years in August 2013. The event - called by Regione Piemonte, Provincia di … [Read more...] about Torino (Turin) 2013 World Masters Games, August 2-11
The Attrition Rate of a 400 meter Sprinter
From the mailbag: I ran 50+ in College and I just turned 40. I have not let myself go like most 40 year olds, and I’ve stayed fit from a variety of sports throughout the last 2 decades. What can I expect to run at M40 and M45? This article will discuss the attrition rate of 400 … [Read more...] about The Attrition Rate of a 400 meter Sprinter
