Here are several articles related to triathlon training and planning for seniors that I came across over the past month. Several of these from this month’s finds should also inspire you to become and stay fit.

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TRAINING & RACING

• Running in older age? Here’s why R&R is vital for longevity – and 5 ways to recover quicker from your workouts

As we age, the way our bodies respond to training changes, making recovery not just beneficial but essential for longevity in running. This article offers practical guidance on recovery — from nutrition and hydration to rest and application of recovery aids — so older runners can maintain fitness while minimizing injury risk.

NUTRITION & HYDRATION

• How dehydration affects heart health

This science-based article explains how even mild dehydration forces your heart to work harder by reducing blood volume, increasing cardiovascular strain over time. It also highlights how proper hydration — with water and electrolytes — supports efficient circulation and helps protect long-term heart function, especially when paired with aging and daily stressors.

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• Feeding Your Mood Through the Winter: Foods and Nutrients That Help You Feel Better

When daylight wanes and training motivation dips, what you eat can influence not just energy but emotional outlook. This article walks through winter-focused nutrition and key nutrients that help support mood, energy, and resilience during the darker months.

REST & RECOVERY

• Scientific study finds ear plugs better than ‘pink noise’ for quality sleep

New research challenges the common assumption that pink noise improves sleep quality, showing instead that simple ear plugs more effectively protect restorative sleep from environmental noise. The study suggests that sound machines could reduce critical sleep stages like REM, whereas ear plugs better preserve overall sleep structure and support next-day alertness.

Inspiration

• Here’s how this 87-year-old triathlete keeps her heart strong

Luise Easton’s story illustrates how proactive heart care, routine medical monitoring, and adaptive training allow her to continue competing in triathlon at age 87. Her experience — from managing cardiac issues with her medical team to adjusting workouts to emphasize recovery — offers inspiring evidence of how thoughtful lifestyle and clinical care can help older athletes stay healthy and active.

• 8 everyday habits that make people in their 60s and 70s seem decades younger than they actually are

This article highlights practical lifestyle habits — from activity and mindset to diet and social engagement — that are commonly associated with people in their 60s and 70s who maintain extraordinary vitality. These everyday practices offer simple, evidence-informed ways to enhance healthspan and sustain energy as we age.

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