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Running Tips For Older Runners: Run Injury-Free, Stronger and Faster with Jennifer Kellett

Floris Gierman

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Jennifer Kellett, one of the members in our PB Program, absolutely crushes the age group divisions. For example, she ran a half marathon in 1:37:31 and broke the Australian 65-69 age category record. It wasn't until her early 60s that she made running her primary sport.

We talk about her experiences with low heart rate training, how she is able to recover so well in her training and racing, advice to athletes - to aim for the moon in your goals and running tips for older runners.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro (Jennifer)
00:27 Intro (Floris)
02:50 Welcome Jennifer!
04:17 Running smarter not harder.
08:18 Going beyond limits, the perception of an age barrier.
11:38 From higher intensity to slowing down in training.
13:10 MAF training “guard rails”, max heart rate and running by feel.
15:53 Advice for people starting out with heart rate training.
17:29 Training in the heat (Australia)
18:40 Recovery strategy for a short turnaround of events, plus breaking records!
21:36 Starting running at different ages.
23:28 Don’t chase the squirrel! Letting go of ego and improving self-awareness.
27:17 Jennifer’s 2023 Chicago Marathon experience.
33:14 Raceday doesn’t always go to plan. Eating on the move? Take your blender!
35:29 Jennifer’s training routine, being an intuitive runner and avoiding injury.
41:07 Looking towards the Comrades Marathon.
43:29 Advice for people looking to go further distances..
46:09 Closing thoughts; training load and strength training as we get older.
52:08 Outro.

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20 Comments

@FlorisGierman Creator 2 years ago (edited) Pinned

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@garthzietsman9146 2 years ago

I am 64 and ran Comrades 40 and 41 years ago. I want to do it again. My favorite takeaway was that age isn't as limiting as we think it is.

@richcovey3886 2 years ago (edited)

I am 53. I am seeking a 2:59:59. 20mo ago ran a 3:02:48 M & 23mo ago ran a 1:24:10 1/2M. Struggled with some injuries for a year but then started MAF. Zone 2 and watched you and many videos and now am feeling fairly confident - working out 2/wk now and believe that is likely a big part of my recent strength as she has discussed. My take home message is that I run EZ and I am trying to run smart like she talks about.

@GTE_Channel 2 years ago

One of my favourite takeaways is that you can be inspired by anyone, irrepective of their abilities, and not just by the top athletes.

Just like Jennifer inspires us all right now.

@ryanmcginniskin2381 2 years ago

I know I have commented already but I had to come back to this video as it's your most recent one just to say after 1 months I have gone from not being able to run without my feet and ankles hurting, to have just ran my first 3k in over 10 years, only pacing at 7kmh but that's still huge!!!!!

Best thing is I don't feel like I'm about to die, I feel awesome!!!!

@AbbeyRoad1962 2 years ago

There is no age limit. There is still time for me

@Ojibwayrunner 2 years ago

The lesson I liked most was to listen to your body. Breathing, muscle soreness, etc, are things I have been able to focus on now. Second is that age is not a limiting factor for us.

@13estest 2 years ago

My favorite takeaway was to spend more time without headphones for running, and a low enough intensity to not hear my own heavy breathing.

@sergiodoriobranco8727 2 years ago

Great job Floris ! fantastic interview I am 70 years ago . Veteran in Brasil ran 5km 25:00 . Thanks congrats

@StudentRentalQueen 2 years ago

I really love this episode. As a 53 year old runner, listening and watching Jennifer's success has been really motivating and inspiring to me. There is such "noise" out there about aging and getting slower so it is very encouraging to follow the path of older yet incredibly strong women runners who keep reminding us that age is just a number.

@ryanmcginniskin2381 2 years ago

The no age limit is a huge take away for me, I know I'm only young but overweight, so my aim is to lose some weight get some training in and do a marathon within 4 years. And seeing Jen at her age so what she is doing is a huge boost to my confidence.

@barbaraaldridge3013 2 years ago

Really enjoyed this podcast episode. I’m turning 50 next year and with low HR training this past year I’m running faster than I ever did in my teens, 20’s, 30’s. And hoping I will continue to improve into my 60’s like Jennifer is, proving age is just a number!

@equigal1 1 year ago (edited)

I am finding as an older runner, you have to stop feeling guilty if you miss a session….
Some weeks I can run 5 days and some weeks only 4. Some times I can do a long run(20kms) every 7 days and sometimes I have to take, 8 -9 days between longer runs.
I am 73 and training for my 2 nd marathon( the first one was 18 years ago)….so my goal now is to stay injury free and to enjoy the process. I consider it a privilege to run at my age and I am excited to do the marathon training, and to see what I can do!

@insiderugbywithmark 2 years ago

Very pleased that you talked about HEAT at @17.25min as it is a topic that nearly running channel ignores, and yet hundreds of thousands of us runners live in super hot weather all year round. I live in Cancun, Mexico and the average temperature is 86f / 30c every day of the year. Humidity is around 85% average, so when you talk about the impact on HR it is constant here.

@adventurecats4816 2 years ago

I like the reinforcement that aging isn't a death knell, slow and steady.
I started doing triathlons and trail running at 50. Got a knee injury at 55. Kept swimming and really leaned into cycling, but backed way off of running. Now at 61 I'm back to trail running and power hiking. I did a 50k in August, and am planning more long distance trail events in the future with my sights on a 100k run, and a 500 mile hike. I feel better now than ever, which makes me the "fun grandma" 😁

@013Bondgirl 2 years ago

I love that you shout your achievements Jennifer. It’s due to your little brag on one of the older runner FB groups that re-committed to this approach to running and am now looking forward to many more running years ahead(I’m now 62). So keep sharing your achievements please.

@Running_for_His_glory 2 years ago

We live in an instant gratification culture, so think when it comes to running, one thinks the same way, need to be quick and expect results quickly. But we need to take this journey patiently and allows the body to adapt progressively.

@pax1902 2 years ago (edited)

Consistency and flexibility are two important points to enjoy runnng and go beyond the limits

@ericchevalley 2 years ago

What a great episode. Loved Jennifer's positivity and mindset. Lessons learned? Don't take risks with food when you travel abroad and listen to your intuition. That was unfortunate 😮. She handled it so graciously.
I hope that I can be a shining light like Jennifer when I reach her age.
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