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Coaching > Masters Athletes
11 // Coaching Masters Athletes
Training mistakes are costly for masters athletes. Coaches who are savvy to aging position their clients for a lifetime of performance.
What Masters Athletes Need to Know About Insulin Resistance
Today’s athletes need to discern whether changes in body composition are just part of getting older or if the body is becoming intolerant of carbohydrate.
The Upside of Growing Old
The OG of endurance sports coaching shares how bike racing and life have changed since he turned 70—and what you have to look forward to.
Better Running Form Makes a Better Athlete, at Any Age
Bobby McGee helps pro runners and triathletes find speed with improved running form, but these performance gains are for all ages.
Lifelong Pursuit: The Value of Physical Goals for Aging Athletes
As a latecomer to the competitive running scene, Cathy Utzschneider knocked out top results as a masters athlete while also coaching 75 USATF age group champions. She shares her experience on how best to remain engaged and open to what’s next.
Never Too Late to Start: Unlocking Performance as a Masters Athlete
Cathy Utzschneider took up competitive running after age 40 and quickly made up for lost time, racking up nine USATF national age group championships (including track, road, and cross-country), a silver medal at the Nike World Masters Games, and a gold medal at the North American World Regional Championships.