Tips for Runners Age 40 and Up

If you are past 40 don't think you can't start running. Running is one of the faster and simplest ways to get fit, but before lacing up your shoes, you need to understand how being over 40 might affect your response to exercise and injury. Runners typically reach their prime fitness in their 20s and 30s. After about age 40 even elite runners see a decline in performance, but you can still get all the health benefits from running, if you take a few precautions.

Check out these training and injury prevention tips for runners 40 and older.

Tips for Injury-Free Running
Running is a popular ways to exercise. It is also one of the easiest ways to develop a sports injury. The impact and stress of running is sometimes hard on the muscles and joints and can lead to a variety of overuse injuries. Learn about the cause and treatment of the most common running injuries and prevention tips.

Also see:

• What You Need to Know Before You Run
• Benefits of Deep Water Running
• Checklist for Running Overuse Injuries
• When to Replace Running Shoes.