{"id":30146,"date":"2021-11-08T19:58:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T19:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=30146"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-to-start-running-at-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start Running At 50: Dos And Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Is_Running_After_50_Okay\" >Is Running After 50 Okay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#How_To_Start_Running_At_50\" >How To Start Running At 50<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Consultation\" >Consultation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Determining_Your_Ability\" >Determining Your Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Getting_Mentally_Ready\" >Getting Mentally Ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Knowing_Your_Stride\" >Knowing Your Stride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Picking_The_Right_Attire\" >Picking The Right Attire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Eating_Before_You_Run\" >Eating Before You Run<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#Alternating_Running_And_Jogging\" >Alternating Running And Jogging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-running-at-50\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no age limit for fitness. This means you are never late to start running to stay fit. That said, it is not as straightforward as it sounds. It would help if you researched several things to make your running routine easy to stick to and efficient. Take a look at this guide on how to start running at 50.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Running_After_50_Okay\"><\/span><b>Is Running After 50 Okay?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us face it, a 50-year-old body is not the same as a twenty-year-old. You will find that there are things you cannot seamlessly do as you did in your twenties. An assumption is held that you cannot exercise in your fifties because of an increased injury risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, fitness gurus have brushed off this claim and have revealed that exercise is possible at any age. Getting old does not mean cutting out on exercise. Instead, it would help if you stayed active for optimal health benefits. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To Stop Muscle Mass.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0We tend to lose muscle mass as we age. When this happens, your body stores more fat, resulting in unwanted weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can stop weight gain resulting from loss of muscle mass by doing muscle-building exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To Lose Weight.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Exercising after 50 can also help you shed some pounds. It increases your metabolic rate and builds skeletal muscle that helps you burn more calories at rest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To Reduce Disease Risk.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Exercising has been linked to reduced disease risk. At 50, you are more prone to diseases and injuries due to losing balance, less physical activity, and weight gain. These factors increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases, falls, obesity, and osteoporosis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Exercising helps reduce the risk of such conditions by improving balance and flexibility and promoting weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To Improve Cardiovascular Fitness.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising at 50 can also help by improving your cardiovascular fitness. As a result, your reflexes sharpen, and you can perform various activities with ease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To Enhance Metabolism.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your metabolism slows down as you age. Consequently, your body burns fewer calories causing you to gain weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can fight these unwanted pounds by exercising.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To Increase Overall Health and Quality of Life.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising is crucial for a long, healthy, and quality life because it reduces disease risk and helps you keep fit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32151 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4422-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4422.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4422-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4422.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4422.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the many benefits associated with exercising at 50. Perhaps you are considering running as the physical activity of your choice and are questioning if it is safe. Experts do not find anything wrong with running when in your fifties. On the contrary, people over 50 who run regularly have been associated with the following health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better weight control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An enhanced metabolism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved levels of HDL \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better bone density and reduced risk of falls and osteoporosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced feelings of depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better endurance and balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased quality of life due to reduced chances of getting certain health conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better functioning of daily activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-running-build-muscle\/\">running<\/a> is beneficial for over 50 and overweight individuals. However, experts suggest going for a checkup first to consult with your doctor. Even if you do not have any medical condition that could affect you when training, you still have to get their go-ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32152 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4472-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to start running at 50\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4472.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4472-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4472.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4472-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4472.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, you must seek consultation to learn how you can alleviate the risks of running after 50. Yes, you read that right. Running in your fifties is also linked to potential injuries. The most common ones include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Runner\u2019s Knee.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This refers to pain in your knee experienced when your knee cap rubs against your thigh bone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shin Splints.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pain is experienced along the bottom of the front part of your legs. It is caused by inflammation. When you are running, your body muscles burn through glycogen, which is their primary fuel source. Inflammation occurs when you run on glycogen-depleted leg muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5650970\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Achilles Tendon Tear.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience such, you feel pain along the back part of your foot where your heel connects to the calf muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stress Fractures.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are minor breaks in your bones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blisters.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These may occur when your foot slides or rubs inside your shoe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soft Tissue Injuries.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include injuries like a ligament sprain or a pulled muscle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> How Much Running To Lose Weight? How To Use Cardio Effectively To Meet Your Fitness Goals<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32156 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4427-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to start running at 50\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4427.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4427-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4427.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4427-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4427.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><\/span><b>How To Start Running At 50<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At surface level, it sounds easy. All you think you have to do is wear some comfortable pair of trainers and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/leg-workout-for-running\/\">hit the road<\/a>. However, it is not that straightforward. Several factors come into play when you are running at 50.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stretch-before-running\/\">factors<\/a> also play a critical role when designing a running routine, even in your twenties. You cannot start any running program without paying attention to these factors. They include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consultation\"><\/span><b>Consultation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you need to do is to talk to your doctor. It would help to let them know of any health condition you have that you suspect can affect your training program. For example, let them know if you have bad or weak knees, arthritis, or osteoporosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If need be, they may conduct an assessment to verify the extent of these conditions. After that, they will let you know if it is safe to try a running routine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Do not feel bad if they do not give you the green light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if these professionals give you the green light, feel free to proceed to the next step. The next step is consulting with a fitness instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will assess your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/\">fitness<\/a> levels and ask you about your exercise goals. Keep in mind that they have to be realistic. For example, if it is weight loss, stick to a healthy weight loss limit of one to two pounds weekly instead of ten or twenty pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32157 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4425-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to start running at 50\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4425.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4425-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4425.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4425.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determining_Your_Ability\"><\/span><b>Determining Your Ability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After chatting with your instructor, they will put you to the test to determine your ability. Now, although physically you may have aged, mentally, you may think you are in your twenties. So, you may think you can <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/will-running-burn-belly-fat\/\">handle any routine<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the major mistakes made by most people in their fifties trying to exercise. They often tend to bite more than they can chew, believing they are as strong as they were in their twenties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, things may have changed for some. Do not be mad or discouraged if you cannot run two miles, yet in your twenties, you would cover even five <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-for-weight-loss-interval-training\/\">miles a day<\/a>. Instead, be patient with yourself and focus on walking yourself up the ladder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, please do not push your body beyond what it can comfortably handle because this becomes a source of injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, you need to be patient with yourself and your abilities and stay dedicated to the long-term goal of building stamina and endurance. Your trainer will work with numbers based on the assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will take your pulse before and after running a mile, the time, and the speed. Then, as you progress with your running routine, your trainer will still observe you and jot down these figures. These numbers tell you how far you have come (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32150 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4423-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to start running at 50\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4423.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4423-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4423.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4423.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Mentally_Ready\"><\/span><b>Getting Mentally Ready<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although most people worry about their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-running-everyday\/\">leg muscles<\/a>, their psychology is perhaps the most important aspect they need to worry about. Your psychology of choice explains your everyday decisions, and although you may not know it, it also influences most of your choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the majority of the individuals, regardless of their years, prepare physically but forget to get mentally ready. As a result you find such individuals giving up because, believe it or not, running is also mentally draining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would help if you reflected on success, get your body primed, and tapped into positive thinking to stick to your running routine. You can also visualize the result, which is the attainment of your goal, to help with mental training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowing_Your_Stride\"><\/span><b>Knowing Your Stride<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have realized that we all have different ways we strike the ground. For example, some people strike it using their feet while others strike using their toes. The same concept applies when they are running outdoors or on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-on-leg-day\/\">treadmill<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither method is wrong. The only thing that matters is your comfort. Again, do not force a stride when running because you saw athletes or marathoners using that technique. As mentioned earlier, neither method is wrong, so stop trying to fix or correct it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picking_The_Right_Attire\"><\/span><b>Picking The Right Attire<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When most people start any exercise program, they are drawn into buying new workout gear. Most opt to go with popular or catchy sports brands, perhaps hoping to channel their inner athlete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most people, this comes at the cost of their comfort. Just because famous fitness gurus are rocking a specific sports brand does not mean that you too have to get it. Instead, stick to comfortable gear that will not affect your performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying your training shoes is explicitly crucial. They could be the make it or break it factor in your running routine. Take your time and try our several pairs. Always opt for the one you feel comfortable running in (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Similarly, opt for loose yet breathable material to help keep you comfortable when running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32158 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4424-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to start running at 50\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4424.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4424-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4424.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4424.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_Before_You_Run\"><\/span><b>Eating Before You Run<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people forget while others choose to exercise on an empty stomach. Experts do not stand for this and suggest you have a pre-workout snack an hour or so before you start running. They believe that the right foods before and after running can help boost your results (4).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, pre-workout meals or snacks provide you with the energy to power you through your running routine. Below are some essential aspects you need to know about eating before and after running (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should eat one or three hours before you run to avoid tummy troubles due to indigestion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would help if you ate an hour after running to help your body refuel and rebuild muscle tissue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pre-workout snacks should be high in carbs to give your body muscles enough energy to stick through the routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should not eat foods with high fiber content. Although they are very beneficial in your diet, they are not appropriate before exercising because they are hard to digest. So, you may be very uncomfortable when running.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid foods high in fat because they result in cramping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should drink just enough water before the race and not excessive as it may slosh around your stomach, making it uncomfortable to run.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best pre-workout snacks to have are bananas, peanut butter and jelly, a low-fat latte and an apple, a fruit and yogurt smoothie, oatmeal with low-fat milk and fruit like berries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-foods-for-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). After your running routine, you can have egg and whole-wheat toast, whole-grain turkey wrap, chocolate milk, or Greek yogurt and fruit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-foods-for-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-3-miles-a-day\/\">Running 3 Miles A Day: Benefits, Risks, And How To Get Started<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32155 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4428-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4428.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4428-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4428.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4428-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4428.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternating_Running_And_Jogging\"><\/span><b>Alternating Running And Jogging<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When starting your running routine, you may have high spirits and the motivation even to sprint. However, as you cover more and more miles, fatigue starts kicking in, and you lose steam. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that, as it is pretty common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many seniors cannot start by running. Instead, they have to walk and increase their pace as they continue. This means you find such people starting brisk walking, after some time they progress to jogging, and ultimately they end up running. There is nothing wrong with either technique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in both techniques, instructors cannot emphasize the need of listening to your body. It will come to a point while running that you are out of breath. At this point, you need to alternate between running and jogging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jogging for beginners, especially when they are out of breath, can be challenging. Knowing this, experts recommend walking. Walk until you catch your breath. However, do not stop or sit down at any point unless you experience worrying signs and symptoms like dizziness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking or jogging will still burn calories. There is nothing to worry about. Even so, it would help if you did not increase the time you spend walking. Each week, try to reduce the walking or jogging timelines and increase your time running (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32153 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to start running at 50\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4431.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people above 50 years fear running, for it is believed that they are at high risk of injuries. However, experts reveal that everyone, regardless of age, is at high risk of injuries when running if they do not consider several things. These include their fitness level, gear, intensity, terrain, health condition, and physical and mental state. All these have been comprehensively discussed in this informative guide on how to start running at 50.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=1453&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_Running_At_50\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5650970\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute and Chronic Effects of Endurance Running on Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/stay-fit-at-any-age\/art-20270840\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay fit at any age (<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-foods-for-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Eat Before and After a Workout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/what-to-know-about-running-after-fifty#1\">What to Know About Running After Fifty<\/a> (2020, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no age limit for fitness. This means you are never late to start running to stay fit. That said, it is not as straightforward as it sounds. It would help if you researched several things to make your running routine easy to stick to and efficient. Take a look at this guide on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-30146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-betterme-fitness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Start Running At 50: Dos And Don\u2019ts - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is there a guide on how to start running at 50? Yes, there is! 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This means you are never late to start running to stay fit. That said, it is not as straightforward as it sounds. It would help if you researched several things to make your running routine easy to stick to and efficient. Take a look at this guide on how to start running at 50.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Is Running After 50 Okay?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Let us face it, a 50-year-old body is not the same as a twenty-year-old. You will find that there are things you cannot seamlessly do as you did in your twenties. An assumption is held that you cannot exercise in your fifties because of an increased injury risk.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, fitness gurus have brushed off this claim and have revealed that exercise is possible at any age. Getting old does not mean cutting out on exercise. Instead, it would help if you stayed active for optimal health benefits. 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