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I am 51yrs old and have been running since 1988. I used to run 10km every day at 13km/h but now I am down to 10km, 4 times a weekly at 11km/h. My legs feel heavy when I run, I get regular shin splints, the occasional calf sprain and take longer to recover. Can you recommend some performance enhancing drugs that I can take to get back to previous form. Drugs that increase speed, stamina and recovery. I am not a competitor.
English Villain
Ask Lance?
I'm guessing that you're just trolling. What kind of loser would take drugs in order to run as fast as they once could? Perhaps try aging gracefully.
Vitamin D!
There was a point in my life when I ran. Now, I just run.
We are always running for the thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it
Inappropriate!
delicate flower
Drugs that increase speed, stamina and recovery.
Alcohol.
Oh, you meant running.
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Alcohol. Oh, you meant running.
I don't understand this answer, even in an attempt to be funny. ??
or Paula?
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Explains a lot.
hahahahahaha!
I'll show you inappropriate!
[Checks Urban dictionary]
I say! Nevermind.
old woman w/hobby
Yes, I'm pretty sure the two shots of Jack at mile 19+/- was all that got me through this Monkey.
steph
Feeling the growl again
1) You're getting older. It sucks, but beats the alternative.
2) Running the same pace day after day is bound to lead to stagnation and a sluggish feel due to ignoring faster fibers.
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SMART Approach
Age is definitely a factor. Has your weight gone up? As we get older, proper warm up and recovery time is crucial. I belief strength training, flexibility work becomes more important to avoid injury - more functional work, core etc. Good nutrition is important in recovery process and reducing systemic inflammation - more fruits and veggies help with this. To feel better during certain runs, take some caffeine 45 min - 1hour before runs or certain runs during the week. It doesn't need to be coffee, there are supplements you can get with caffeine. You will feel lighter on your feet. It depends if you like that feeling. I don't recommend using it before every run. Don't depend on it. Take as needed or 1 - 2 per week during faster runs.
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runktrun
To feel better during certain runs, take some caffeine 45 min - 1hour before runs or certain runs during the week. It doesn't need to be coffee, there are supplements you can get with caffeine. You will feel lighter on your feet.
or you will crap your pants during your run.
If you don't currently ingest caffeine prior to running, be sure to test out how it affects your bowels prior to an important run or race! It speeds up...everything.
Not running for my health, but in spite of it.