Masters Athletes | TTS Thursday #9 Age and endurance performance  The main reasons for age-related decline in endurance performance What can you do to counteract this performance decline?  Other considerations for masters athletes, and potential differences compared to younger athletes   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans TTS Thursday Episode Archive The top-5 challenges for masters athletes and how to overcome them – Bo Falck Hansen, PhD | EP#176 Mastering Triathlon as a Masters Athlete with Karen Smyers | EP#102 Runner Gene Dykes Is Playing the Long Game - article by Alex Hutchinson What We Can Learn from Studying Older Marathoners - article by Alex Hutchinson NEW ADVANCED training plans (Olympic, Half and Full Distance). Get 60% off during the launch period (until 30 April 2021) using the code "ADVANCED" at checkout.    SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.