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

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