147,000 People, 30 Years: The Longevity Study That Splits Runners Into Two Groups — Only One Needs to Lift Every mortality study on running measures the same thing: runners versus non-runners. It’s a useful comparison, but it leaves out a variable that turns out to matter enormously — what runners are doing on the days … Continue reading ""
Does Running Add Years to Your Life? What the Research Actually Shows
The short answer is yes. The longer answer is more interesting — and more nuanced than most running headlines let on. Over the past two decades, a substantial body of research has examined the relationship between running and mortality. The findings are remarkably consistent on the headline numbers. But dig into the details and you’ll … Continue reading "Does Running Add Years to Your Life? What the Research Actually Shows"
Introducing the Runners Over 50 Masters Running World Records Page
We just launched a living reference page tracking road running world records for masters runners 50 and over — every age group, both men and women, across 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon.
DHEA-S in Masters Male Runners: Why Endurance Training Tanks It
If you’re a male runner over 50 and you’ve never checked your DHEA-S, there’s a good chance it’s low. Not because something is wrong with you. Not because your adrenal glands are failing. But because the running you’re doing for your health may be one of the primary reasons it’s suppressed. This surprises most people. … Continue reading "DHEA-S in Masters Male Runners: Why Endurance Training Tanks It"
Running in the Heat After 50: Why Your Body Handles It Differently (And How to Adjust)
It’s summer. You’re running slower than usual, sweating less than you’d expect, and finishing workouts that feel harder than the numbers justify. You’re probably blaming fitness. You might want to blame biology instead — and then do something about it. Here’s what the research actually shows about heat and the over-50 runner. Your sweat response … Continue reading "Running in the Heat After 50: Why Your Body Handles It Differently (And How to Adjust)"
How Running Mechanics Change Over Age 50
If you’ve been running for decades, you may have noticed something: your stride feels different than it did at 30. Not worse, necessarily — just different. You might be working just as hard, covering the same miles, staying just as consistent. But something has shifted in the mechanics. A 2023 systematic review published in Sports … Continue reading "How Running Mechanics Change Over Age 50"
The “10% rule” is mostly a myth (and runners over 50 should know it)
If you’ve been running more than a week, someone has told you the 10% rule: never increase your weekly mileage by more than 10% from one week to the next, or injury will find you. Here’s the problem: it’s not actually backed by much. Where it came from The 10% rule isn’t a finding from … Continue reading "The “10% rule” is mostly a myth (and runners over 50 should know it)"
NYC Marathon: Runners Over 50 Have More Than Doubled Since 2005
In 2005, 6,593 runners aged 50 or older crossed the finish line at the New York City Marathon. In 2025, that number was 13,806. That is a 109% increase over 20 years. The overall field grew too — from 36,863 finishers to 59,122, a 60% increase. But runners over 50 grew at nearly twice that … Continue reading "NYC Marathon: Runners Over 50 Have More Than Doubled Since 2005"
Intermittent Fasting for Runners Over 50: What the Research Actually Shows
Every few months, intermittent fasting (IF) cycles back into the conversation — and for good reason. For runners over 50, the question isn’t just “does it work?” It’s more nuanced: does it work for us, specifically? We’re not 28-year-olds optimizing body composition for aesthetics. We’re athletes managing muscle preservation, recovery, inflammation, and longevity — all … Continue reading "Intermittent Fasting for Runners Over 50: What the Research Actually Shows"
The 10 Best Running Shoes for Runners Over 50 in 2026
After 50, the right running shoe isn't a luxury — it's injury prevention, joint protection, and the difference between a great run and a painful one. We researched the 10 best running shoes of 2026 specifically for masters runners, with full specs, photos, and expert rationale for each.
He Started Running at 40. At 62, He Just Finished a Marathon in All 50 States — and He’s Just Getting Started.
Meet Mike Knobler: former sports writer, international tax attorney, private pilot — and at 62, the man who just completed a marathon in all 50 states. Next up: 26 marathons in 26 countries in 26 weeks, flying himself from race to race in his own plane.