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

• Recovery That Keeps You in the Game

This post from the American College of Sports Medicine describes how recovery for a person older than age 50 differs from that of younger athletes. Applying the principles defined in this article will help older athletes stay active and competitive longer.

• Testosterone in Women: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Testosterone is not only critical for men. For women, this hormone is especially important for supporting muscle mass and strength, energy level, bone density, and a host of other functions. Read why testosterone is also important for women and ways to support a healthy level of this key hormone.

Related post: How to Reduce VO2max Decline for Older Male and Female Triathletes

NUTRITION & HYDRATION

• 9 Health Benefits of Limes and Lime Water

Limes are a nutritional powerhouse, especially when it comes to antioxidants and immune health. It is easy to include lime’s benefits into one’s daily routine by adding it to water and smoothies and using it in salad dressing.

REST & RECOVERY

• Bad sleep linked to accelerated brain aging, study finds

A recent study revealed that irregular sleeping patterns might accelerate the aging of a person’s brain, partly by increasing inflammation.

Related post: Triathlon For a Healthy Brain – Pat & Joan Hogan’s Story

Inspiration

• “At 80, I broke the world record as the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship. Here’s how I prepared.”

After learning to swim later in life, Natalie Grabow began competing in triathlons at age 60. This month, she set the world record as the oldest woman to finish the Kona Ironman World Championship.

• Ohio nun spends her 105th birthday on the golf course

Sister René Parman began golfing in her 40s and has continued since then as a way to physically and socially active.

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