If you've noticed that your finishing kick has quietly disappeared, you're not imagining itโand it isn't just because you're getting older.
In this video, I explain why so many masters runners lose their top-end speed long before they lose their endurance, what's happening inside your muscles and nervous system, and the simple training changes I made to get my sprint finish back.
After more than a year without any true sprint training, I realised I hadn't lost fitnessโI had lost power. By adding short hill sprints, heavy low-repetition strength work, and focusing on nervous system recovery, I started feeling stronger, faster, and more responsive within just a few weeks.
You'll learn:
Why fast-twitch muscle fibres decline faster as we age
The science behind preserving explosive power
How hill sprints retrain your nervous system
Why endurance training alone isn't enough
The role of heavy strength training for masters runners
How creatine and recovery can support power development
A simple weekly plan to rebuild your finishing kick
This video is another piece of the Masters Running series, where we're building the complete recipe for staying fast as we age:
๐ Build a strong aerobic base
๐ Train intervals correctly
๐ Develop strength and resilient feet
๐ Protect your nervous system
๐ Preserve the power that keeps you running fast for longer
Whether you're chasing a parkrun PB, training for a marathon, or simply want to stay strong and capable into your 50s, 60s and beyond, this video will help you understand one of the most overlooked aspects of masters running performance.
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