Running As We Age

Fitness doesn't get easier as we age.

While many of us are still passionate and competitive, we're more susceptible to injury as we get older and work to maintain a strong workout schedule. Running is particularly difficult as the impacts leaves you open to knee, joint, IT band, ankle and other injuries.

So what do you do? The Runner Dude blog has some good answers. You can stay competitive by doing some exercises that are specific to making your upper and lower body stronger . . . and less susceptible to injury.

Take a look at these core exercises that will help you in your efforts to keep running jinury-free.