Why Running Form Matters More After 50 (Start Here)

FORM comes before FITNESS—especially after 50.

If you’re still running but recovery is slower, aches show up faster, or progress has stalled, this video explains why. This is Episode 1 in my running form after 50 series—and it’s the foundation for everything that follows.

You’ll learn:
Why fitness declines slowly but running mechanics break down quietly
How aging and stiffness increase stress with every step
Why “just run easy” stops working for older runners
How poor mechanics act as a stress multiplier

This isn’t about changing your style.
It’s about reducing stress, improving efficiency, and staying consistent after 50.

👉 If you’re an older runner who wants to keep running long-term, start here.
▶️ Watch Episode 2 - Cadence after 50:    • Cadence After 50: How Step Rate Fixes Over...  

Studies Referenced in this episode:
Turner, G., et al. (1998). Age-related changes in locomotor mechanics and efficiency. Journal of Applied Physiology, 84(2), 612–619.

Karamanidis, K., & Arampatzis, A. (2011). Age-related degeneration in muscle–tendon properties and movement economy. Journal of Applied Physiology, 110(6), 1615–1623.

Fletcher, J. R., & MacIntosh, B. R. (2010). Running economy from a muscle energetics perspective. Journal of Applied Physiology, 109(1), 149–156.

Areblad, M., et al. (2016). Lower limb biomechanics and injury risk in distance running. Sports Biomechanics, 15(4), 451–470.
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