Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We've put together the best collection of tips and tricks for runners over the age of 40 to keep improving and enjoying their running. Follow along today as we talk about runners strength work, cross training, looking at ultra marathons or different distances, plus some great workouts that help with vo2 max and strength.
Get that PB you deserve with our amazing training plans which now come with the option to add on integrated strength routines! Check them out here:
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Kit from the video
Cap benparkes.com/collections/hats-and-wraps/products/gettingitdone-running-cap-1
Rest Day Sweater benparkes.com/collections/casual-apparel/products/rest-day-embroidered-sweater-2
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Link to the study mentioned pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21124752
Follow along warm up youtu.be/sI1iHQSHOQE?si=byAkah7b0iJkRxxp
Follow along cool down youtu.be/12pDBWdR3I4?si=TSONug7v75I2v649
Follow along on Social Media!
Second Channel - @benparkestheextramile
Instagram - instagram.com/benparkes
Facebook - facebook.com/benparkesruns
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:28 What happens after 40?
1:44 Adjustments to training
4:52 Trying different distances
5:57 Focus on recovery
We've put together the best collection of tips and tricks for runners over the age of 40 to keep improving and enjoying their running. Follow along today as we talk about runners strength work, cross training, looking at ultra marathons or different distances, plus some great workouts that help with vo2 max and strength.
Get that PB you deserve with our amazing training plans which now come with the option to add on integrated strength routines! Check them out here:
benparkes.com/collections/plans
Kit from the video
Cap benparkes.com/collections/hats-and-wraps/products/gettingitdone-running-cap-1
Rest Day Sweater benparkes.com/collections/casual-apparel/products/rest-day-embroidered-sweater-2
The best running and casual gear with fast worldwide shipping! Use code YOUTUBE for 10% off your order:
benparkes.com/collections/merchandise
Link to the study mentioned pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21124752
Follow along warm up youtu.be/sI1iHQSHOQE?si=byAkah7b0iJkRxxp
Follow along cool down youtu.be/12pDBWdR3I4?si=TSONug7v75I2v649
Follow along on Social Media!
Second Channel - @benparkestheextramile
Instagram - instagram.com/benparkes
Facebook - facebook.com/benparkesruns
Twitter - twitter.com/benparkes
Strava - strava.com/athletes/2310069
Join the YouTube Channel youtube.com/channel/UCZPqG0yh_xPm2AyLjffbDvw/join
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:28 What happens after 40?
1:44 Adjustments to training
4:52 Trying different distances
5:57 Focus on recovery
