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The masters athlete’s guide to anti-inflammatory nutrition

Chronic low-grade inflammation is one of the key factors that slows recovery…

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How to return to training after injury as a masters athlete

Coming back too fast is the most common mistake masters athletes make…

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Hydration for masters athletes: more important than you think

Thirst perception decreases with age — meaning masters athletes are often dehydrated…

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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…

How age grading lets masters athletes compete fairly across age groups

A 40-year-old and a 75-year-old can compete in the same event, against…

Tracking your age grade over time: the metric that actually matters

As a masters athlete, absolute times are a trap. Age grade is…

Why your 10k PB at 55 might be better than your PB at 30

Is your 10k personal best from last year actually better than the…

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…

Why masters athletes should train their nervous system, not just muscles

Central nervous system fatigue is one of the most overlooked factors in…

Pole vault for masters athletes: is it really possible?

Pole vault has a reputation for being a young person's event —…

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…

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…