As women enter their 40s, changes in muscle mass, hormones, recovery, and energy levels can affect running performance.

A recent Runner's World article features seven adjustments that help optimize training at this age, including strength training, recovery, fueling, sleep, pelvic floor health, and mobility.

Jaclyn McKenna, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS, weighed in with her insights, emphasizing the importance of strength training, plyometrics, recovery, and maintaining a balanced approach to fitness as runners age.

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