Taper Up
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.
Episodes

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Episode 1: Welcome to Taper Up - The New Hub for Trail Runners 50+
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
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.
In this Episode we will tell you more about what Taper Up means to us, why we started this new journey and much more.
We’re excited to build this community with you. If you’re ready to Taper Up, subscribe to the podcast, follow us of Facebook and Instagram. check out our website and let’s hit the trails together!
Show Notes:
Launch Date: March 3, 2025
Who we are & why we started Taper Up
Why us & how we intend to help the 50+ trail running community
What you can expect from Taper Up
Sarcopenia and trail runners over 50
What is Sarcopenia
How to fight back and stay strong on the trails
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