Restructuring Training
Elisabeth and Eoin discuss the importance of restructuring training to mitigate age-related declines in performance. By making tweaks to training volume and incorporating cross training and strength-based activities, athletes can maintain up to 50% of their performance as they age. Eoin shares his personal experience of adapting his training to maintain a successful career as he transitioned from being an explosive speed athlete to a stronger, more aerobically-focused runner.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD
Related Questions
How do you balance running with strength training as you get older, as discussed in the episode s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD and the clip Restructuring Training from the episode Strength & Age: How to Adapt Your Running As You Get Older, with Dr. Karl Knopf?
Basically, how should someone in their 40s think about maintaining strength without losing athletic ability and movement quality?
How can strength training be adapted with age?