WORDS: RACHAEL WOOLSTON
AGE-PROOF RUNNING
Ever noticed how youthful runners seem to be? The heady combination of fresh air, fitness and endorphins helps keep us active longer than our sedentary counterparts. But we’re not immortal, and as the years go by our bodies will take longer to recover from hard sessions and be more prone to breaking down. If you want to make sure you can continue to reap the benefits of running right the way through your life, get into these healthy habits early on to keep your body fighting fit and ready to go.
STRETCH TO SUCCESS
Stretching is one of the most neglected parts of any runner’s training. A study published in Current Sports Medicine Reports found that older runners scored poorly in lower body flexibility, with particular problem areas being the Achilles tendon, hamstrings and calf muscles. Tightness in those places can lead to a choppy stride and slower pace.
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