đ10 Things to Avoid If Youâre Running to Lose Weight
Plus: How Age Affects Running Performance
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This week, weâre taking a closer look at two running topics tied to weight loss and aging:
What to avoid if youâre running to lose weight â the overlooked mistakes that can stall progress and leave you wondering why the scale isnât moving.
How age affects running performanceâand why running fast after 40 is still possible â what really happens to speed and endurance as you get older.
Scroll down to read the full articles and find what works best for your running right now.
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10 Things to Avoid If Youâre Running to Lose Weight
Running can support fat loss, but on its own it doesnât guarantee results. Many runners train hard, stay consistent, and still struggle to see the scale move because of fundamental mistakes that block progress.
Hereâs what to avoid if youâre running to lose weight.
How Age Affects Running Performanceâand Why Running Fast After 40 Is Still Possible
The age range of marathon runners continues to expandâand at times, itâs genuinely striking.
One of the most remarkable examples is Fauja Singh, who crossed the finish line of a marathon at age 100. His story raises a question: is this a rare exception, or something more runners could realistically aim for?
Is there a ârightâ age for running? Can you still run fast after 40âor does there come a point when itâs time to slow down and walk instead?
In this article, we take on the most common questions about age and running, and look at what actually changes over time.
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Sometimes I get frustrated that age is used as an excuse or a motivation, a reason for not doing or a reason for doing, a reason to stop or a reason to start. As I approach 58, I can't run as fast as I did 20 years ago, but my age is not a determination of what I can and can't do. Nor is what I have done in the past. I have a friend in her early 60s - she only started running a few years ago and she's still achieving significant PBs. Her body is a lot fresher than mine. It's all about the personal journey. Some can and some can't. Some will and some won't. I'm going to keep doing as long as I can and if I can't, I'll continue to help others do so.