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I have to mention one thing from this morning's race which tells you how little you decline with age if you keep training.
The guy who finished 13th, 2 places in front of me, was about 20 secs behind me at 3k. That means he took roughly a minute out of me over the last 2K......and he's nearly 70!
It was such an inspiration to see that - there's hope for all of us!:D
And he's run the race 27 times this year with his SLOWEST time being 21:59. Impressive!
PS Then again I was being chased by an attractive young female student - I wonder if there was some subconscious slowing in the equation?:rolleyes:
Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)0 -
Yes, I am feeling fairly confident about the week ahead - lots of 4-6 mile distances I think over Christmas and New Year then hitting the milage a bit more in January building up for the big day!
I agree with the age thing - just the fact that after only 7 weeks, at the age of 38, I could run a half marathon in the same time as I did when I was 19 is proof really!
Just think how fast I will be then by the time I am 70 :rotfl:Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0 -
I agree with the age thing - just the fact that after only 7 weeks, at the age of 38, I could run a half marathon in the same time as I did when I was 19 is proof really!
Just think how fast I will be then by the time I am 70 :rotfl:
But 38 is pretty much 'at your peak' so you haven't started to age yet as far as distance running is concerned!:D
The trouble with keeping fit at 70 is that those free bus passes must tempt you into getting lazy!:p Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)0 -
Oh god, I don't want to be at my peak just yet.........I want it to get better first!!!
Can I not peak in a couple of years - once I have got my sub 4 marathon, my sub 1:50 half, and my sub 50 10k?
Please?Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0 -
Oh god, I don't want to be at my peak just yet.........I want it to get better first!!!
Can I not peak in a couple of years - once I have got my sub 4 marathon, my sub 1:50 half, and my sub 50 10k?
Please?
Okay, lets call it 40 then! Deal done! Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)0 -
Well done hypno and P - if you can get round distances when you're finding it tough it makes you feel soo much better when you're having a good day!
Good luck with 5-6 miler tomorrow Hypno
Oh I'm not commenting on the age thing...;)0 -
Oh I'm not commenting on the age thing...;)
It must be awful having so long to wait to get to your peak!;)
Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)0 -
RichOneday wrote: »Okay, lets call it 40 then! Deal done!
That's fair enough...........then, can I stay at my peak for a few years?Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0 -
That's fair enough...........then, can I stay at my peak for a few years?
Jeez, you don't want much, do you?!!:rolleyes:
Okay, lets call it peak between 40-60 then, will that do?:D
I think its all in the mind anyway, so if you want 40-60 just think it!!:pGt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)0 -
Sorted! Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0
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