When was the last time you sprinted?

BigBearKris

In bed with missus counts? 

musteatbrain

Sort of on topic. I'm nearly 40 and Ok at running (sub 20min 5k, and 1min 400m) but I'm really struggling to stay fit and my times fall away really quickly if I don't train for anything longer than 5 days. Any runners out there been through the same? Do you just get to 40 and lose all hope of sprinting? Wondering if I should just write off sprinting and go for light jogs or keep going for a few more years.

axisus

musteatbrain said:

Sort of on topic. I'm nearly 40 and Ok at running (sub 20min 5k, and 1min 400m) but I'm really struggling to stay fit and my times fall away really quickly if I don't train for anything longer than 5 days. Any runners out there been through the same? Do you just get to 40 and lose all hope of sprinting? Wondering if I should just write off sprinting and go for light jogs or keep going for a few more years.

At 40 sprinting sounds a bit ambitious!

musteatbrain

You're probably right! 

blueskunk

axisus said:

musteatbrain said:

Sort of on topic. I'm nearly 40 and Ok at running (sub 20min 5k, and 1min 400m) but I'm really struggling to stay fit and my times fall away really quickly if I don't train for anything longer than 5 days. Any runners out there been through the same? Do you just get to 40 and lose all hope of sprinting? Wondering if I should just write off sprinting and go for light jogs or keep going for a few more years.

At 40 sprinting sounds a bit ambitious!

If I can do it, anyone can

split your training from jogging days to sprints and then mix both when fitter. 

Try to find a light inclined hill and do 100 meter sprints , working on form and technique for a few weeks. Always stretch though before , after and anytime you can

You will make good gains and feel the benefits.  

musteatbrain

I will give it a try. Thanks