The Master Athlete
The 80/20 rule for masters athletes: train less, improve more
How polarised training — 80% easy, 20% hard — helps masters athletes make consistent progress without burning out or breaking…
Periodisation for masters athletes: base, build, peak, recover
Understanding the four phases of a training year — and how they change for athletes over 35 — is the…
Why your warm-up matters more than ever after 40
A proper warm-up isn't optional for masters athletes — it's essential. Here's what the science says and how to build…
The difference between fatigue and overtraining in masters athletes
Fatigue is normal. Overtraining is dangerous. Here's how to tell the difference — and what to do if you've crossed…
Why masters athletes need to train differently — and how
Why masters athletes need to train differently from their younger counterparts — and the specific changes that make the biggest…
Masters long jump: technical drills to maintain your distance
The long jump is a speed-power event that requires specific technical work to maintain performance as a masters athlete. Here…
Steeplechase after 45: the event masters athletes are discovering
The steeplechase is one of athletics' most exciting events — and one that masters athletes are increasingly taking up later…
Masters 5000m: how to build race-specific endurance after 35
The 5000m rewards aerobic endurance, smart pacing, and race-specific preparation — all of which masters athletes can develop effectively with…
Pole vault for masters athletes: is it really possible?
Pole vault has a reputation for being a young person's event — but masters competitors are proving that wrong at…
The masters 400m: the hardest event — and how to master it
The 400m is often called the hardest event in athletics. For masters athletes, the energy system demands and recovery requirements…
Running the masters marathon: how to pace for your age
Pacing a marathon correctly is hard at any age — but the optimal strategy changes for masters athletes. Here's how…
Masters shot put: how strength training transforms your throwing
The shot put rewards rotational power and technique — two things that can be developed and maintained well into masters…
