? If so, how and what are the implications for those of us who finish races far behind? Is there an ideal age to run your best marathon? We posed these questions to top physiologists, statisticians, coaches and elite athletes. Their answers paint a
, while you can take the strain.Age Gracefully: How Master marathon runners can run strongerFocus on qualityOnce you've built an aerobic base, you can get by on fewer miles. "You've built the foundation, so you're trying to maintain and be really efficient
," says coach Ric Rojas. Instead, try relaxing the muscle groups that you're not using in order to save energy and run more efficiently, says William Gayton, a sports psychologist at the University of Southern Maine, USA. "Your forehead muscles don't need
're not using in order to save energy and run more efficiently, says William Gayton, a sports psychologist at the University of Southern Maine, USA. "Your forehead muscles don't need to be tense." 3. Challenge negative self-talk Seize your power to reframe
