At Taper Up, we believe that runners over 50 deserve to thrive on and off the trails. Inspired by the tapering strategy that optimizes race performance, our mission is to create engaging, educational, and empowering content that helps runners ”Taper Up” in life, health, and fitness—no matter their pace. By combining expert insights and decades of trail-running experience, we aim to inspire our community to enjoy the trails to their fullest potential.
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At Taper Up, we believe that runners over 50 deserve to thrive on and off the trails. Inspired by the tapering strategy that optimizes race performance, our mission is to create engaging, educational, and empowering content that helps runners ”Taper Up” in life, health, and fitness—no matter their pace. By combining expert insights and decades of trail-running experience, we aim to inspire our community to enjoy the trails to their fullest potential.
In Episode 9, we’re exploring a question that every runner—especially those of us over 50—eventually faces: Am I still running for performance... or have I started running for joy? And can we do both?”
Ultimately, running over 50 isn’t about giving up goals. It’s about redefining them. Whether you’re chasing a PR or chasing peace—you’re still running forward.
A Challenge to you: This week, try one run without metrics. Just run for joy. Let your body—not your watch—set the pace.
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Show Notes:
Launch Date: 5/19/25
Is there a shift?
The Joy vs. Performance Spectrum
Tools to the into Joy
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In Episode 8, we talk about our Nutrition updates- what's working and what we learned and we discuss our upcoming 100k trail race in July, the Beaverhead 100k. If you hang on long enough we even have some trail shoe updates....hey- we're shoe guys!
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Show Notes:
Launch Date: 4/8/25
Aric & Joel Nutrition Update
Beaverhead 100k
Trail shoes
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Sleep isn’t just a break from reality - it’s your body’s nightly pit crew. While you’re dreaming of that perfect single track, your brain and muscles are getting a tune-up. For those of us over 50, sleep becomes even more critical.
Welcome back to Taper Up, your favorite podcast for trail runners thriving after 50! Today we’re doubling down on recovery—sharing powerful, science-backed modalities like cupping, red light therapy, heat training, sports massage, and the invigorating cold plunge
It’s time to crack open Recovery! Recovery is often overlooked but should be a priority especially as we age. We will explore some recovery strategies that will keep you energized and loving what you do even more.
We’re thrilled to welcome Julie Hansen—a true expert in nutrition and exercise science to the Taper Up Podcast. Julie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, an Exercise Physiologist, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday individuals achieve their wellness goals.
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Taper Up Podcast with guest Ty Draney! In this episode we go over how to build and maintain a strong running foundation for trail runners 50+.
In this episode of the Taper Up Podcast, we talk Fitness Foundation. We hit the big topics with a broad stroke but don’t worry we plan on coming back to dissect each topic in later episodes and articles.
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Show Notes:
Launch Date: March 4, 2025
The Foundation of Strong Running
Cardio & VO2 Max
Balance
Recovery and Sleep
Nutrition
The Mental Game
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Taper Up Podcast! We’re Aric W. Manning and Joel Hatch, two mid-pack trail junkies who believe that just because we’re getting older doesn’t mean we have to slow down. And if you’re not 50+, that’s okay…it’s never too early to pre-game.
At Taper Up, we believe that runners over 50 deserve to thrive on and off the trails. Inspired by the tapering strategy that optimizes race performance, our mission is to create engaging, educational, and empowering content that helps runners ”Taper Up” in life, health, and fitness—no matter their pace. By combining expert insights and decades of trail-running experience, we aim to inspire our community to enjoy the trails to their fullest potential.
