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		By: Southend Care		</title>
		<link>https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-11092</link>

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					<description><![CDATA[Great advice, especially the emphasis on going slow, stretching, and strength training. One extra tip I’d add is prioritising recovery sleep, as it makes a huge difference for older runners. Do you think footwear should perhaps have been its own full section too, given how often shoe issues lead to pain or injury?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great advice, especially the emphasis on going slow, stretching, and strength training. One extra tip I’d add is prioritising recovery sleep, as it makes a huge difference for older runners. Do you think footwear should perhaps have been its own full section too, given how often shoe issues lead to pain or injury?</p>
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		By: Peter Sherwen		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:37:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[l am 67 years old and overweight. l want to experience the joy of running once again. Your approach to beginning the journey again makes sense to me.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>l am 67 years old and overweight. l want to experience the joy of running once again. Your approach to beginning the journey again makes sense to me.</p>
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		By: Lyle Kleman		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#039;m 77 and run 20+ miles per week; last year I ran 2 half-marathons, and plan on doing so again this year. I don&#039;t worry much about the times, as long as I can finish the half in under 3 or 3 1/4 hours (typical limits on half marathons) - that computes to about a 13.5 minute mile or maybe slightly slower. I found that training plans are very helpful - I use an 8-week plan for my halfs - but there are others out there. I also do basic stretches every day, whether or not I run that day (I run 5 days/week), and go to the gym for some &quot;old man&quot; strength training 2 or 3 times a week. 

I&#039;d add that the combination of running, strength training and attention to a healthy diet resulted in my doctor saying I&#039;m no longer a diabetic (8 A1Cs in a row under 6.0).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m 77 and run 20+ miles per week; last year I ran 2 half-marathons, and plan on doing so again this year. I don&#8217;t worry much about the times, as long as I can finish the half in under 3 or 3 1/4 hours (typical limits on half marathons) &#8211; that computes to about a 13.5 minute mile or maybe slightly slower. I found that training plans are very helpful &#8211; I use an 8-week plan for my halfs &#8211; but there are others out there. I also do basic stretches every day, whether or not I run that day (I run 5 days/week), and go to the gym for some &#8220;old man&#8221; strength training 2 or 3 times a week. </p>
<p>I&#8217;d add that the combination of running, strength training and attention to a healthy diet resulted in my doctor saying I&#8217;m no longer a diabetic (8 A1Cs in a row under 6.0).</p>
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		By: Mr Run		</title>
		<link>https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-519</link>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-515&quot;&gt;Yung&lt;/a&gt;.

I&#039;d first check the shoes. If shoes are fine then I&#039;d think maybe I&#039;m running too much. Sometimes a result of overuse if you run too often or increase your distances suddenly, or when you simply stub your toes when running, can be something what&#039;s called a &#039;turf toe&#039;. Scale back your running and the issue can be sorted. But sometimes though, a problem could be inflammation of a tendon. In that case the problem won&#039;t simply go away and you&#039;d want to go and have that checked out. Good luck!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-515">Yung</a>.</p>
<p>I&#8217;d first check the shoes. If shoes are fine then I&#8217;d think maybe I&#8217;m running too much. Sometimes a result of overuse if you run too often or increase your distances suddenly, or when you simply stub your toes when running, can be something what&#8217;s called a &#8216;turf toe&#8217;. Scale back your running and the issue can be sorted. But sometimes though, a problem could be inflammation of a tendon. In that case the problem won&#8217;t simply go away and you&#8217;d want to go and have that checked out. Good luck!</p>
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		By: Yung		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I started running at 46 years old. I ran every 5/6 days last year. But now i felt hurtful at my toes after my run. I also have mild OA. 

What would you recommend to overcome the pain at my toes joint.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I started running at 46 years old. I ran every 5/6 days last year. But now i felt hurtful at my toes after my run. I also have mild OA. </p>
<p>What would you recommend to overcome the pain at my toes joint.</p>
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		By: Mr Run		</title>
		<link>https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-338</link>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 19:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-337&quot;&gt;Franco Bettini&lt;/a&gt;.

I think it&#039;s never too late. Benefits are numerous and if we are careful we can go on for a very long time. And why not! Happy running, Franco!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://runmrrun.com/7-golden-tips-for-older-runners/#comment-337">Franco Bettini</a>.</p>
<p>I think it&#8217;s never too late. Benefits are numerous and if we are careful we can go on for a very long time. And why not! Happy running, Franco!</p>
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		By: Franco Bettini		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 08:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I am 53 and have been running almost daily for two and a half years.
I agree with your advice, it mirrors my experience.
Thank you!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am 53 and have been running almost daily for two and a half years.<br />
I agree with your advice, it mirrors my experience.<br />
Thank you!</p>
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