NYTimes article about aging and athletic performance

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Great article about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how to train accordingly: www.nytimes.com/.../31BEST.html
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  • "“High performance is really determined more by intensity than volume,” he added. “Sometimes, when you’re older, something has to give. You can’t have both so you have to cut back on the volume. You need more rest days.”" even 5 years ago (36) I used to be able to bang out 5k to 6k a night 5 times a week. now, at 41, I need a day off it seems after 2 such days or I am much too sore on day 3
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  • "“High performance is really determined more by intensity than volume,” he added. “Sometimes, when you’re older, something has to give. You can’t have both so you have to cut back on the volume. You need more rest days.”" even 5 years ago (36) I used to be able to bang out 5k to 6k a night 5 times a week. now, at 41, I need a day off it seems after 2 such days or I am much too sore on day 3
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