masters runners

Four areas the ultrarunning champion is focused on as she moves further into the master ranks, plus expert advice on how to build your longevity in the sport.

Mounting evidence suggests that women respond differently to endurance training after menopause. Could donating blood be the solution?

Did you know that as you age, your protein needs change?

After an exciting win at the Jackpot 100, ultrarunner Camille Herron reflects on where her unrelenting drive came from.

The aging process brings up some difficult questions for all athletes. Talking openly about the age-performance curve can be healthy for everyone.

Karen Bei is known as "Sara Hall's mom" in some circles. And that's the role that has inspired her to take up running later in life, too.

Ida Keeling died at age 106.

With more time to train, your golden decades can represent some of your prime running years.

Dialing in your nutrition now can both directly affect your short-term performance and recovery and also keep you running strong and healthy for years to come.

As the natural, biological change of menopause continues to unfold, many athletes find that what’s worked for them in the past requires adjusting.

Masters-aged runners need to pay more attention to heat acclimation. Here's why.

These masters women are showing their strength in track and field.

Howard sat down with iRunFar’s managing editor Meghan Hicks to talk about training and aging.

As the body goes through so many changes, real women offer advice to keep training despite the symptoms.

The masters star picked herself up after a disappointment at the Olympic Marathon Trials to reset her lifestyle and goals.

The most important takeaways from three decades of running.

Masters-aged runners often need more recovery time. Why not extend that typical seven-day plan to eight days?

Betty Lindberg spent her COVID-19 summer setting world bests.

This masters runner had no idea where she was headed in the sport when she first started. Now, she's coaching runners just like her.

These three factors suggest that older athletes need to be a bit more diligent with their hydration practices.

From masters to pros to recreational runners, the club cross country championships give everybody a chance to mix it up together.

Ginette Bedard is a local New York running celeb. She’ll be among the oldest runners on Sunday at the Fifth Avenue Mile.

Jeannie Rice keeps running, setting records, and encouraging the rest of us to stay motivated.

The Ohio native unofficially set a new mark for her age group for the 13.1-mile distance.

The age-group world-record holder said, "Every day when you're 103 is a miracle."

She came back to running after a decade away from the sport. A full-time nurse and mother of three boys, she is still making marathon dreams come true.

Julia Hawkins insists we should all try new things. She would know—she started running at 100 and became an age-group ace by 101.

When it comes to setting running goals, age is no barrier for this grandmother from Ohio.

The secret to Goldie Sohn’s longevity might be in her movement.

As a masters runner for New Balance, Susan Lynne Cooke has to take care of her body more than the younger athletes.

Speed may decrease with age, but that doesn't mean masters runners can't stay strong.

Tina Husted ran her best marathons once she became a masters runner—and she has no plans to slow down.

This 45 year old runner will compete in her 7th Olympic Trials next month.

The American record holder and masters athlete will step up to the line at that marathon trials, along with the team she coaches.

Courtney interviews a local runner who shares tips on staying healthy as a masters runner.