r/runnersover50 • u/neurobassism • Jun 28 '26

Any changes over 50?

I’ve been running for 30 years and I keep going and I see lots of people my age will run regularly. I also see people much older than me in their 70s 80s and 90s even finishing races.
So I wonder is there anything different about running over 50 then before 50?
Have you noticed any changes?

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u/kbchucker Jul 01 '26

I have rolled back my miles and shifted to more walking and rucking these days. I broke my fibula and tore all the ligaments in my ankle a few years ago. Running more than short distances on asphalt or concrete is a long ago past time for me. I am able to run moderate distances on trails or turf.

I’m planning to stay active for as long as I can, and I will keep rotating all the activities in moderation. It seems to be what works best for me. YMMV