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59: Do Age and Gender Make a Difference in Running?

59: Do Age and Gender Make a Difference in Running?

FromTread Lightly Podcast


59: Do Age and Gender Make a Difference in Running?

FromTread Lightly Podcast

ratings:
Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How much of a difference do age and gender actually make when it comes to training and performance? We’re taking a deep dive into those topics in this episode! 
Discussion points:
Why do some runners get faster with age?
Shifting your perspective on goals as a masters athlete
Understanding the physiological causes of gender differences in running
Sociocultural variables impacting gender differences
Do female athletes need to train differently than male athletes?
How much do age and gender actually impact your training? 
If you enjoyed this episode, you may like:
Episode 25: Running during Perimenopause
Episode 26: Training Recommendations for Older Runners
Episode 35: Increasing Women’s and Girls’ Participation in Running
Episode 45: How to Start Running at 40 (and Beyond)
References: 
PMID: 35058806
PMID: 31045681
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-esm/fulltext/2023/07000/sex_differences_in_marathon_running__physiology.1.aspx
https://runrepeat.com/state-of-ultra-running
Released:
Mar 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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