A blogger once mentioned in his blog that a runner will attain remarkable improvement in speed/pace, distance, endurance and technique in his 3rd year of running.
True to his words, 2010 was my 3rd year of running, and I had an amazing accomplishments/improvement in all aspects of my running. When I retired at 65 three years ago, I weigh 168 lbs and with several medical issues. After recovering from one of the issues (severe asthma episode), I joined the YMCA Fitness Center and started walking/running at the park near my place. It's one of the best decisions I made because at age 68, I am now a lean 132 lbs, in good health and ran 750 miles in 2010.
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| 2008 My 1st 5K Race 2008 Summary No. of Races ----- 5K - 3; 5M - 2; 10K - 1 Total - 6 |
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| 2009 My 1st Half Marathon 2009 Summary No. of Races ----- 5K - 2; 5M - 1; 10K - 5; 13.1M - 1 Total - 9 |
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| 2010 My 1st Marathon 2010 Summary No. of Races ----- 5K - 4; 5M - 1; 10K - 4; 13.1M - 6; 26.2M - 1 Total - 16 2010 Personal Records 5K - 25:24 5M - 42:19 10K - 54:32 Half ---2:02:15 Full --- 4:42:49 |
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| I believe that year 2010 and at age 68, I already reached my optimum performance. I am now looking at the down side of the curve. 2011 Schedule 5K - 2 5M - 1 10K - 1 Half - 3 Full - 1 |
Sir Arthur, you can never tell. Strange things can and do happen. I have a feeling that 2011 will be a banner year for the Senior Runner! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for boasting my spirit, Julius! I plan to make 2011 an special year of running. Will continue to run at places that are in my list of places to visit but with more emphasis on fun.
ReplyDeleteSee you at Condura and maybe at NYCM.
Amazing Sir Arthur!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you can visit Cebu as well.
Run Happy!
I love to. Never been to the South. Good Luck this Sunday.
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