Latest Posts
The masters athlete’s guide to anti-inflammatory nutrition
Chronic low-grade inflammation is one of the key factors that slows recovery…
How to return to training after injury as a masters athlete
Coming back too fast is the most common mistake masters athletes make…
Hydration for masters athletes: more important than you think
Thirst perception decreases with age — meaning masters athletes are often dehydrated…
Training & Periodisation
Why masters athletes need to train differently — and how
Why masters athletes need to train differently from their younger counterparts —…
The 80/20 rule for masters athletes: train less, improve more
How polarised training — 80% easy, 20% hard — helps masters athletes…
The difference between fatigue and overtraining in masters athletes
Fatigue is normal. Overtraining is dangerous. Here's how to tell the difference…
Event Guides
Masters long jump: technical drills to maintain your distance
The long jump is a speed-power event that requires specific technical work…
Steeplechase after 45: the event masters athletes are discovering
The steeplechase is one of athletics' most exciting events — and one…
Masters 5000m: how to build race-specific endurance after 35
The 5000m rewards aerobic endurance, smart pacing, and race-specific preparation — all…
Recovery & Longevity
How to return to training after injury as a masters athlete
Coming back too fast is the most common mistake masters athletes make…
The masters athlete’s guide to anti-inflammatory nutrition
Chronic low-grade inflammation is one of the key factors that slows recovery…
Protein intake for masters athletes: how much do you actually need?
Masters athletes need more protein than the general population — but how…
Age Grading & Performance
How WMA age grading standards work — explained simply
World Masters Athletics age grading has been around for decades, but it's…
Your age grade is better than you think — here’s why
One of the most common reactions when masters athletes first use an…
What a 70% age grade means — and how to get to 80%
A 70% age grade is a significant achievement — competitive club level.…
Masters Athlete Mindset
Dealing with age-related performance decline — without losing the joy
Performance will change as we age. The athletes who thrive in masters…
Why starting masters athletics over 50 is not too late
The idea that you're too old to start competing is one of…
The identity shift: from recreational runner to masters athlete
Calling yourself an athlete changes how you train, how you recover, and…
