The Proven Way To Keep Running Fast Even As You Get Older

Jeannie Rice is one of the most remarkable masters runners in the world. In this conversation, she shares how she is still breaking world records in her late 70s, from the 1500m all the way to the marathon, and what really matters if you want to stay fast, healthy, and competitive as you age.

We talk about the real reasons behind her longevity in running: consistent mileage, simple training, smart recovery, staying injury-free, disciplined sleep, healthy nutrition, and the mindset that keeps her improving decade after decade. Jeannie also breaks down her weekly training, how much speed work she still does, why she recovers so quickly, and what runners in their 40s and 50s should prioritize now if they want to still be performing at a high level later in life.

If you’re interested in masters running, marathon training, longevity, injury prevention, recovery, VO2 max, world records, and what it actually takes to keep running strong into your 70s, this episode is packed with lessons.

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Chapters00:00 Intro
00:23 World records in her 70s
05:04 What makes Jeannie different
11:14 Jeannie Rice’s weekly training
18:08 Recovery, durability, and staying injury-free
22:41 Sleep, nutrition, and race fueling
30:44 What to prioritize in your 40s and 50s
40:12 Genetics vs training
45:48 Racing younger runners and aging performance
50:33 Jeannie’s race calendar and goals
55:13 What endurance means to Jeannie Rice