Episode #56
Running on Beta Blockers: 5 Questions Every Runner Over 50 Asks
Coaxch Herb shares what he learned after starting a beta blocker, emphasizing he is not a doctor and runners should follow their cardiologist’s guidance. He answers five common questions for runners over 50: you can generally keep running once medically cleared; heart rate will be lower at rest and during exercise (often 20–30%), so old training zones won’t apply; runs may feel harder at the same pace at first because perceived exertion rises, though adaptation often occurs after a couple weeks; performance can slow due to a 5–15% VO2 max reduction, but most easy aerobic training is less affected and longevity matters; and never skip or stop doses to run better because rebound spikes in heart rate/blood pressure can be dangerous—discuss medication adjustments only with a cardiologist. 00:00 Beta Blocker Worries 00:25 Coach Disclaimer 00:50 Runner Backstory 01:20 Can You Still Run 02:19 Heart Rate Drops 03:45 Runs Feel Harder 05:08 Slower and Less Fit 06:35 Never Skip a Dose 07:39 Wrap Up and Next Steps P.S. If you are passionate about running, and you don't want to lose that passion, then getting your copy of my new Forever Runner Method book is the right move. Click this link to get yours: https://foreverrunner.com/ Runners over 50: Pain free running without injury with slow running!
