Running Over 50

To all the runners out there who have had the rug pulled out from underneath you. as our society deals with the necessary step of “social distancing” due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, keep the faith. The event you planned for, trained for, and hoped for will return and you can tie the starting line once again!
“Right on Hereford, left on Boylston.”

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Let’s keep up the good work, ladies!

Women Are Taking the Lead in the Running World According to the latest statistics, more women are getting into the competitive running sphere. This surge of female runners is changing the tide of the running world. So we can’t help but as…

The thrill of trail running in your 50’s and beyond is completely attainable to you!

The Thrill of the Trail: What to Know Before Getting Into Trail Running It is chic to get dirty right now. Everyone is talking about trail running, and you might be considering entering this niche of the running world. But before you head out on the trail, I’d li…

Warming up your feet & ankles before a run is very important!

A Runner’s Guide to Stretching Your Feet As runners, staying in tune with your ankle and foot health is very important for performance and preventing injuries. Keep your feet in tip-top shape by working on your foot mobility and strength …

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Have you heard of Fast Eddie Buchanan? He's our Running Over 50 Spotlight Runner of the Week!

Running Towards Better Health: The Story of Fast Eddie When Eddie Buchanan’s doctor told him he was going to be diabetic if he didn’t start making changes, he started hitting the pavement. “Fast Eddie’s” determination to k…

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Getting Better With Age There’s a saying that goes, “you don’t stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running.” Whoever came up with that might have had Gene D***s in mind.

Check out this quick runner’s guide on what to wear for running in different seasons!

How to Dress to Go Running Through All Seasons How to dress to go running varies throughout the seasons. If you’re not sure on what to wear for your run, here’s our quick runner’s guide on what to wear for running in different…

Running can be an enjoyable means of exercise in our later years...

Why You Should Start Running In Your Fifties There are many ways to stay in shape as we get older, but while running may seem ambitious, there are many folks making great strides in the running world in their 50’s and beyond.   As …

The surge of female runners is changing the tide of the running world!

Women Are Taking the Lead in the Running World According to the latest statistics, more women are getting into the competitive running sphere. This surge of female runners is changing the tide of the running world. So we can’t help but as…

Today we're remembering the women who have made great strides in the running world!

Running a marathon is not easy, but could you do it while running backward? Tracy McCullen is taking up the challenge to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington! [via WWAY TV]

Helping kids move forward while running backwards - WWAY TV A local man is preparing to run the Wrightsville Beach marathon backwards on Saturday, to raise money for the Community Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington.

Have you heard of the Marathon Costume Chic? She's today's Running Over 50 Spotlight Runner!

If You Can’t Be Fast….Be Festive: The Story of the Marathon Costume Chic Running marathons in costume has become a popular trend among runners. Charlotte Corriher, who is famously known in the running community as the Marathon Costume Chic, shared with us how she got st…

These inspirational over 50 runners have earned their place in our Running Over 50 Hall of Fame. Are you ready to join them?
https://runningover50.com/runner-spotlight-hall-of-fame

Feet feeling stiff? Give them a good stretch before your next run!

A Runner’s Guide to Stretching Your Feet As runners, staying in tune with your ankle and foot health is very important for performance and preventing injuries. Keep your feet in tip-top shape by working on your foot mobility and strength …

Have you been considering Trail Running or Hiking? Tracy has some sage advice for you!

The Thrill of the Trail: What to Know Before Getting Into Trail Running It is chic to get dirty right now. Everyone is talking about trail running, and you might be considering entering this niche of the running world. But before you head out on the trail, I’d li…

Here's some good advice to exercise through pain...

How to exercise in midlife (when everything hurts) Mounting evidence suggests that finding ways to get active – with our pain in tow – can actually make the things that hurt better.

Did you start running as a way to lose weight? Check out how Stuart lost weight running with his Principle of Simple Math!

The Principal of Simple Math A few weeks back, my friend Joe came to me and asked me, “Stuart, I need your advice on how you started your journey from former body to new healthier you. Did you start walking first?”…

Know someone still on the fence about starting walking or running as a form of exercise in their 50's and beyond?

Why You Should Start Running In Your Fifties There are many ways to stay in shape as we get older, but while running may seem ambitious, there are many folks making great strides in the running world in their 50’s and beyond.   As …

As runners, staying in tune with your ankle and foot health is very important!

A Runner’s Guide to Stretching Your Feet As runners, staying in tune with your ankle and foot health is very important for performance and preventing injuries. Keep your feet in tip-top shape by working on your foot mobility and strength …

Take a look at our first Running Over 50 Inspirational Runner Spotlight!

My Journey to Run In All 50 States Every runner has a goal that gets them out the door and running. Mine is to run a marathon or trail run in all 50 states. This is the story about how my journey got started.   It all started a…

Now that's one for the record books!

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~Drew