How to keep on running once you hit 50

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “That can manifest in injury if you don’t address it.” To fight back and stay healthy, Johnson recommends two strength sessions per week with heavy loads. “You can break this down into several key moves: slow farmer’s carries, dead lifts, squats and step-ups, and you’ll cover the bases.” Find a certified trainer, preferably one who has a good understanding of running, and ask them for help getting started. “Your spirit can get lost when you’re on a schedule,” Ross says. “When you give yourself permission to cut loose, you can find joy again.” Establish a prehab routine That’s not a typo.