Published Jun 29, 2023

s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD

Dr. Eoin Everard, a biomechanist and physiotherapist, shares expert advice on staying competitive in running as we age, focusing on training adaptations, psychological strategies for race anxiety, and managing physical changes to maintain peak performance and enjoyment.

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- How can I prevent overtraining?
  Asked by 83 people
- How many days a week should I strength train?
  Asked by 71 people
- How does fear affect performance?
  Asked by 33 people
- How can I recover from overtraining?
  Asked by 33 people
- How to build a strong running body
  Asked by 25 people
- How can I best improve endurance for longevity?
  Asked by 24 people
- Can you provide more information on strength training for older adults?
  Asked by 21 people
- How can I strengthen my lower back?
  Asked by 20 people
- How does a good training week look like?
  Asked by 19 people
- What is the importance of rest?
  Asked by 16 people
- What do experts say about rest periods?
  Asked by 15 people
- How to improve physical performance, fitness, and strength
  Asked by 15 people
- How to fix sciatica
  Asked by 14 people
- What exercises can relieve lower back pain?
  Asked by 12 people
- Which podcast app is recommended?
  Asked by 10 people

s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD

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Staying Competitive, Rest & Recovery

Muscles and Sedentary Lifestyle

Relieving Back Pain

Restructuring Training

Understanding Back Pain

Aging and Running

Staying Competitive as You Age

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Managing Aging and Injuries

Overcoming Race Day Nerves

Overcoming Setbacks

Training Periodization

Finding Perspective

Questions from this episode

How can I prevent overtraining?

How many days a week should I strength train?

How does fear affect performance?

How can I recover from overtraining?

How to build a strong running body

How can I best improve endurance for longevity?

Can you provide more information on strength training for older adults?

How can I strengthen my lower back?

How does a good training week look like?

What is the importance of rest?

What do experts say about rest periods?

How to improve physical performance, fitness, and strength

How to fix sciatica

What exercises can relieve lower back pain?

Which podcast app is recommended?

Episode Highlights

Training Adaptations

Psychological Aspects

Physical Changes

s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Training AdaptationsDr. Eoin Everard, a biomechanist and physiotherapist, shares insights on maintaining competitiveness in running as we age. He discusses strategies like rest, recovery, and training adaptations to extend high performance into later years.

Training Adaptations

Psychological AspectsEoin Everard and Elisabeth Scott explore strategies for managing race anxiety and sustaining intrinsic motivation in running. They discuss how perspective and personal goals can enhance performance and enjoyment at any age.

Psychological Aspects

Physical ChangesEoin Everard discusses the physiological changes that occur as we age and how they impact running performance. He shares insights on managing these changes and preventing injuries to maintain competitiveness.

Physical Changes