Jeannie Rice is one of the most remarkable masters runners in the world. In this conversation, she shares how she is still breaking world records in her late 70s, from the 1500m all the way to the marathon, and what really matters if you want to stay fast, healthy, and competitive as you age.We talk about the real reasons behind her longevity in running: consistent mileage, simple training, smart recovery, staying injury-free, disciplined sleep, healthy nutrition, and the mindset that keeps her improving decade after decade. Jeannie also breaks down her weekly training, how much speed work she still does, why she recovers so quickly, and what runners in their 40s and 50s should prioritize now if they want to still be performing at a high level later in life.If you’re interested in masters running, marathon training, longevity, injury prevention, recovery, VO2 max, world records, and what it actually takes to keep running strong into your 70s, this episode is packed with lessons.The Endurance Lab Training Plans (5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathon)👉 http://theendurancelab.run/training-plans Check out all of the exclusive discounts from Partners of The Endurance Lab👉 https://theendurancelab.run/exclusive-discountsFollow Jeannie Rice - https://www.facebook.com/jeannie.k.riceChapters00:00 Intro00:23 World records in her 70s05:04 What makes Jeannie different11:14 Jeannie Rice’s weekly training18:08 Recovery, durability, and staying injury-free22:41 Sleep, nutrition, and race fueling30:44 What to prioritize in your 40s and 50s40:12 Genetics vs training45:48 Racing younger runners and aging performance50:33 Jeannie’s race calendar and goals55:13 What endurance means to Jeannie Rice
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