About this episode
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