Why i’m raising the bar on strength training

WISDOM FOR OLDER RUNNERS FROM A TRUE MASTER

We (hopefully) all know by now that strength exercise is vital, not just for helping us be stronger better, faster, more resilient runners, but for our all-round health and wellbeing. Women’s muscle m

I was already 60 when I lifted my first dumbbell

Age is no barrier when it comes to running success, but knowing how to train smarter as the years go on can really be your secret weapon. Across the world, women are lacing up their trainers later in

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…

Strength training is highly beneficial for all ages so don’t let your age hold you back from starting – or continuing – to use weights. But what you do, and how often you do it, might need to change o