Very cool! I started running at 68 and at 74 I'm planning my first marathon for 2025. Did my first half last year. It's given me back all the energy and mobility I'd been losing the last couple of decades. Can't imagine life without it now.
This is one of my favorite videos of the year. Simple, straightforward, compelling evidence that exercise is "use it or lose it" as we age. I'm close to 60 and run, bike and swim. But after 50, my motivation came from the social interaction as much as the goal setting and improvement. Having fitness friends and joining groups keeps you connected, not isolated. And, I mean, your probably not going to win badwater or the New York marathon at 60 or 70. It can be depressing as you realize that you're not going to get better, just working on holding on to what you have fitness wise. But holding on and maintaining brings it's own rewards, and that combined with friends who are athletes keeps me motivated. Does Bob use Run/Walk? Or were you just stopping to talk on camera? On a personal note, there's so much love in this video between grandfather and grandson! I think that's my favorite part. Well done!!!!
I'm so glad to hear that! That's a great outlook - I've been thinking more about how to have more fun with my fitness and make it a bit more social (part of the reason I started this channel actually). As for the run/walk in this video, I think it's partly because it was a hilly route and we were kind of chasing our "pace car" (my wife was filming from the trunk) and it had us running a little too fast at times so it turned into an interval workout for Bob!
What an inspiration. I'm 67 and have ran for over 30 years. I can relate to everything he said. Set backs happen, but you can't give up. But your grandpa is a whole new level of determination and fit.
Man, it is super interesting to see the difference in how your granddad carries himself and compared to some of my relatives and in-laws who are younger than him but don't exercise. If he put a ski mask on I would not be able to tell that he's his 9th decade of life. Inspiring stuff.
I don't care how fast I can run when I'm 80, but having Bob's mental sharpness would be sick. Somehow I feel it'll correlate with how fast I can run though.
Great video! I love Bob! I started running at 56. At 60, I started running in a group with Bob on Saturday, long runs, and Wednesday speedwork. He's amazing, taking all those YMCA daily classes, riding his bike, and all. I remember when he had that stent put in and back on the running track the very next day with our group. That was super amazing! Now at 66, I'm on a run streak, on day #623, still running with friends, mentoring, and my favorite part, running with my 12 year old Grandson, to keep him football ready. Bob is right! Running is rewarding in so many aspects. Especially when you can share your running wisdom with kids and adult beginner runners. Also, some people in my neighborhood call me crazy, but others admire me being out there, no matter what, getting in my daily run miles. It's a great lifestyle to be able to keep moving and in better shape than many 20 year olds. Keep going, Bob! I'm always cheering you on! You inspired me to stay active and to keep running. Thank you, Bob! 🏃🏃🏼♀️🎉🎉
Very inspiring to see this. I have subbed. Thank you for sharing your grandfathers journey. I just lost my GF at 87 years old and I wish he had been this active in his past years.
Wow what an inspiration 😎 I said to myslef I will stop running by the time my running form deteriorates. This man has a really good form and springy stride. Wish you good and active life together 💪
My name is also Bob. I live in Melbourne ( Australia) I’m 70 ( 71 soon) and I run around 40K a week ( up until a few months ago it was around 90K). I do a 5K race every Saturday ( ParkRun) and for my age I’m a fast runner. Anyway, my point is that you are never ever to old and “ what you don’t use you lose” I take cold showers, do a 14-16hour fast after my evening meal take supplements such as NMN, Resvatrol ( and others )
I'm 66 and we have some amazing men and women in their 70s and 80s at the YMCA. They're my Fitness Heroes. They inspire me to keep going even when I don't feel like it.
I'm 80 and I still run, but only off-road, and only in the colder months, really dislike tarmac and concrete. In the warmer months, I long distance backpack.
So awesome!!! I hope to be moving like this at 80 too! I started running at 53 and am 61 now. I've qualified for Boston with every marathon, the last one 40+ minutes under my needed BQ time. 3:08:22. Shooting to run sub 3 this year at age 62. I run 5 days a week, 45-66 miles, one day at the gym and 1 day completely off. I'm still running sub 20 5ks every few months. Love to go talk trash with the HS and college XC runners in my area. They make me feel young again! LOL I just ran the World Marathon Majors AG championships in Sydney Australia and ran 3:11 in Chicago just 4 weeks last. Running has taken me around the globe and I have friends (in low places) everywhere now!
I thought I was late to start at 48, in two yrs of running, I've done 1/2 marathon, 2 full marathon and a solo 50k to celebrate my 50th birthday. Running is an addiction 😂 I hope at 80 I will run with my grandkids too. Thank you for the video.
I'm from the UK, and our winter Spine Race starts on the 12th Jan. 268 miles, almost non stop along the Pennine Way, starts in England, ends in Scotland. Not for me though, I've hiked it 4 times, but I do admire the people who can run it.
Ongosh, I’m watching this video on a loop! You are so inspiring. Thank you My only (& best haha) 10k was 56:44 in 2013 @ 53yo. I’m 64 atm and been running off and on since grd 9. haha a lil while. You’re inspiring… you hv a schedule.. just do it 👍 👋 Chris, Ont 🇨🇦
Your grandfather is very inspirational! I am 65, and hope I can do what he does if I am able to get to 80. FYI- I hope his doctor did a bone density test on him after his fracture stepping off the ladder; yes men get osteoporosis too and a bone density test is indicated after a fracture. How do I know? I am a physician, I had a fracture, I had a bone density test and I have osteoporosis.
I'm an active senior and very inspired by Bob. His insistence on running through injury is a little puzzling though; it's unclear how anyone (let alone an 80 year-old) can continue on without a chance to recover.
Hi, I can see how it would seem like he’s not giving his injuries proper attention, perhaps even irresponsibly so. However, there’s 2 main points I’d want people to takeaway here. 1. Evidence generally supports the idea that rehab does not have to be pain free, and that some pain during rehab (within pain threshold, and using pain response as a guide to adjust future sessions) is generally superior to avoiding pain in rehab completely: PMID: 28596288. To summarize the meta-analysis, it found that across a wide range of injuries, allowing for some pain in rehab didn’t slow healing times but did ensure higher fitness status was preserved - this is especially important for staying healthy as you age. 2. That being said, this doesn’t mean you should ignore pain completely (that would be an oversimplification of point 1) but instead use it as a *guide* and modify activity level based on the pain response post training. For example, Bob is still running, but not as fast or as far, compared to when wasn’t injured, but isn’t letting the pain stop him from physical activity altogether - he’s gradually ramping back up his training volume and intensity as he heals. Hope this clarifies things! Unfortunately there’s no simple answer for how much pain is okay, but instead you simply have to use some trial & error to assess how you as an individual respond to the training stimulus and modify accordingly. The key is not to hyperfixate on pain or assume that pain always means damage
He didn't expand on it much but sounds quite ordinary - doesn't really eat any junk food but nothing super special either. No supplements besides recently adding some protein shakes
Very cool! I started running at 68 and at 74 I'm planning my first marathon for 2025. Did my first half last year. It's given me back all the energy and mobility I'd been losing the last couple of decades. Can't imagine life without it now.
That's amazing to hear! Keep up the great work
In my 70s I only managed two half marathons, 10 years later I prefer to run alone.
This is one of my favorite videos of the year. Simple, straightforward, compelling evidence that exercise is "use it or lose it" as we age. I'm close to 60 and run, bike and swim. But after 50, my motivation came from the social interaction as much as the goal setting and improvement. Having fitness friends and joining groups keeps you connected, not isolated. And, I mean, your probably not going to win badwater or the New York marathon at 60 or 70. It can be depressing as you realize that you're not going to get better, just working on holding on to what you have fitness wise. But holding on and maintaining brings it's own rewards, and that combined with friends who are athletes keeps me motivated. Does Bob use Run/Walk? Or were you just stopping to talk on camera? On a personal note, there's so much love in this video between grandfather and grandson! I think that's my favorite part. Well done!!!!
I'm so glad to hear that! That's a great outlook - I've been thinking more about how to have more fun with my fitness and make it a bit more social (part of the reason I started this channel actually). As for the run/walk in this video, I think it's partly because it was a hilly route and we were kind of chasing our "pace car" (my wife was filming from the trunk) and it had us running a little too fast at times so it turned into an interval workout for Bob!
So cool to see your grandad's mindset and approach at 80 ❤
I hope to have half the spirit and positivity that he has when I’m that age. It’s amazing
What an inspiration. I'm 67 and have ran for over 30 years. I can relate to everything he said. Set backs happen, but you can't give up. But your grandpa is a whole new level of determination and fit.
Beautiful video. People need to respect their elders. They have so much knowledge to pass down, you just need to listen.
Man, it is super interesting to see the difference in how your granddad carries himself and compared to some of my relatives and in-laws who are younger than him but don't exercise. If he put a ski mask on I would not be able to tell that he's his 9th decade of life. Inspiring stuff.
I don't care how fast I can run when I'm 80, but having Bob's mental sharpness would be sick. Somehow I feel it'll correlate with how fast I can run though.
Definitely the youngest 80 year old I've ever met
I'm 73 I'm still fine@@alecblenis
Insane! Your grandpa is a true inspiration. Keep it up Bob
Your grandad is absolute inspiration! I can’t believe he’s 80! I feel more encouraged than ever about my future🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤💪💪💪
Yes! That's what I love to hear :)
Mindset carries him a long way... lots of dedication and hard work over time. Inspiring!!
This is too cool. We should all aspire to become like bob!
Love this! Need a “what I eat in a day” from Bob. 😊
Wow - I’m 67 and trying a comeback. This is so inspiring!
Amazing. I've been feeling a bit over the hill at 40 lately. This really helps reframe that
Great video! I love Bob! I started running at 56. At 60, I started running in a group with Bob on Saturday, long runs, and Wednesday speedwork. He's amazing, taking all those YMCA daily classes, riding his bike, and all. I remember when he had that stent put in and back on the running track the very next day with our group. That was super amazing! Now at 66, I'm on a run streak, on day #623, still running with friends, mentoring, and my favorite part, running with my 12 year old Grandson, to keep him football ready. Bob is right! Running is rewarding in so many aspects. Especially when you can share your running wisdom with kids and adult beginner runners. Also, some people in my neighborhood call me crazy, but others admire me being out there, no matter what, getting in my daily run miles. It's a great lifestyle to be able to keep moving and in better shape than many 20 year olds. Keep going, Bob! I'm always cheering you on! You inspired me to stay active and to keep running. Thank you, Bob! 🏃🏃🏼♀️🎉🎉
Your grandfather is an inspiration 😀
Talking and running. The best indicator of fitness❤.
Im right in saying this man is fitter than almost all the people in their 20s in America..
You’re absolutely right (unfortunately)
This inspired the heck out of me. 17:26 "The best recovery is exercise."
Great video, thanks for doing this.
Thanks man 🤝🤝
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
I'm 65, male. I run or bike 8 flat miles / day, 5 days a week to work (4 miles each way). So 40 miles / week. Hope to be fit like him at that age.
Very inspiring to see this. I have subbed. Thank you for sharing your grandfathers journey. I just lost my GF at 87 years old and I wish he had been this active in his past years.
Ultimate respect.
What a great video. So inspiring.
Dude, this is so freaking amazing.
Wow what an inspiration 😎 I said to myslef I will stop running by the time my running form deteriorates. This man has a really good form and springy stride. Wish you good and active life together 💪
Phenomenal video! I thoroughly enjoyed the interview. ❤
Thanks for watching!
My name is also Bob. I live in Melbourne ( Australia) I’m 70 ( 71 soon) and I run around 40K a week ( up until a few months ago it was around 90K). I do a 5K race every Saturday ( ParkRun) and for my age I’m a fast runner. Anyway, my point is that you are never ever to old and “ what you don’t use you lose” I take cold showers, do a 14-16hour fast after my evening meal take supplements such as NMN, Resvatrol ( and others )
Very cool to hear - keep it up!
This is so nice to watch, such an inspiration. I hope I am still running at 80 🤞
Love this so much. Well done and thanks for sharing
Dude is a living legend
What an absolute sweetheart! Go Bob! Good luck from Australia.
Thanks!
What a refreshing video this was! Finally a video for the rest of us.
This man is an inspiration! Such a hero!!!
This made me smile!
Absolutely love this!!! Life goals right here!!!
Incredible mindset - I hope to be the same at his age!
Inspiring stuff. Never too late to start.
Thanks, Alec, you are both inspiring.
Thank you :)
I'm 66 and we have some amazing men and women in their 70s and 80s at the YMCA. They're my Fitness Heroes. They inspire me to keep going even when I don't feel like it.
Wow! Sooooo inspiring! Keep going!!!
Wonderful interview and a wonderful man. I know inspiration can be an over-used world but Bob truly is.😊
I agree! I wouldn’t say there are many people I’m inspired by but definitely am by him
I'm 80 and I still run, but only off-road, and only in the colder months, really dislike tarmac and concrete. In the warmer months, I long distance backpack.
Let alone his running his gait and walking is that of a young man at his prime.
He definitely has good form!
So true. He walks like a 20 year old .
Awesome video! Go Bob!!
Wow that’s so inspirational , running with your grandfather
So awesome!!! I hope to be moving like this at 80 too! I started running at 53 and am 61 now. I've qualified for Boston with every marathon, the last one 40+ minutes under my needed BQ time. 3:08:22. Shooting to run sub 3 this year at age 62. I run 5 days a week, 45-66 miles, one day at the gym and 1 day completely off. I'm still running sub 20 5ks every few months. Love to go talk trash with the HS and college XC runners in my area. They make me feel young again! LOL I just ran the World Marathon Majors AG championships in Sydney Australia and ran 3:11 in Chicago just 4 weeks last. Running has taken me around the globe and I have friends (in low places) everywhere now!
Go Bob!!!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 He is a very nice fella!!!!
I thought I was late to start at 48, in two yrs of running, I've done 1/2 marathon, 2 full marathon and a solo 50k to celebrate my 50th birthday. Running is an addiction 😂 I hope at 80 I will run with my grandkids too. Thank you for the video.
Seriously I cried a few times watching this 😭🙏🙏🥰💪🫶🏼
So inspiring ❤
Thats so wholesome, God bless
Thank you 🙏
I'm from the UK, and our winter Spine Race starts on the 12th Jan. 268 miles, almost non stop along the Pennine Way, starts in England, ends in Scotland. Not for me though, I've hiked it 4 times, but I do admire the people who can run it.
I’m more geared towards lifting free weights and calisthenics with some cardio, but what an inspiration you are!
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
I'm 55. I wish to run with my grandchildren at 80.
I’m 14 years behind you
Also a good excuse to hang out with grandpa!
Wow, nice neighbourhood!
Where is it?
Incredible! 💪
Grandpa is an inspiration to all!
Ongosh, I’m watching this video on a loop! You are so inspiring. Thank you
My only (& best haha) 10k was 56:44 in 2013 @ 53yo.
I’m 64 atm and been running off and on since grd 9. haha a lil while.
You’re inspiring… you hv a schedule.. just do it 👍
👋 Chris, Ont 🇨🇦
PS Bob please start a channel please!
Hes my hero too👍🇺🇸
9:43 - words to live by
Hero, right there!
At 80, just getting out there is a victory
Mr. Bob, Coach Bob, Mr. Summerville!
Thank you Bob! It hurts but I am going to do it anyways!
Awesome video. Where was this filmed? Such a beautiful location with amazing houses in the background.
Thanks! Filmed in the suburbs of Atlanta
My ADHD youtube tolerance is 5 minutes. I wanted this to continue for at least 1 hour.
I’m 41 years old and I run 🏃 a lot since age 19. Very inspiring video 😊. I’m going to subscribe to the channel after watching this video 😊
Thanks! If you’re runner you’ll probably enjoy the previous episode with Kirk too
Your grandfather is very inspirational! I am 65, and hope I can do what he does if I am able to get to 80.
FYI- I hope his doctor did a bone density test on him after his fracture stepping off the ladder; yes men get osteoporosis too and a bone density test is indicated after a fracture. How do I know? I am a physician, I had a fracture, I had a bone density test and I have osteoporosis.
This was awesome
This is what GPP is all about :)
I'm an active senior and very inspired by Bob. His insistence on running through injury is a little puzzling though; it's unclear how anyone (let alone an 80 year-old) can continue on without a chance to recover.
Hi, I can see how it would seem like he’s not giving his injuries proper attention, perhaps even irresponsibly so. However, there’s 2 main points I’d want people to takeaway here.
1. Evidence generally supports the idea that rehab does not have to be pain free, and that some pain during rehab (within pain threshold, and using pain response as a guide to adjust future sessions) is generally superior to avoiding pain in rehab completely: PMID: 28596288. To summarize the meta-analysis, it found that across a wide range of injuries, allowing for some pain in rehab didn’t slow healing times but did ensure higher fitness status was preserved - this is especially important for staying healthy as you age.
2. That being said, this doesn’t mean you should ignore pain completely (that would be an oversimplification of point 1) but instead use it as a *guide* and modify activity level based on the pain response post training. For example, Bob is still running, but not as fast or as far, compared to when wasn’t injured, but isn’t letting the pain stop him from physical activity altogether - he’s gradually ramping back up his training volume and intensity as he heals.
Hope this clarifies things!
Unfortunately there’s no simple answer for how much pain is okay, but instead you simply have to use some trial & error to assess how you as an individual respond to the training stimulus and modify accordingly. The key is not to hyperfixate on pain or assume that pain always means damage
Bob!! You Rock 🫶🏼
What an inspiration. Damn
I was not going to run today until I watched this. Screw the rest day.
Legend
I hope i'm this mobile at 80 years old. Very impressive
A wonderful man. Sorry about your dog. That’s always hard.
AWESOME
Old Hokas are my favorite garden shoes. Sorry about your dog. Mine gets me out for a long daily walk.
Go Bob! 💖
What a champ ❤
Good shit!
Love this
He looks incredible
Great video. Such fitness at this age. What is this mans diet like??
He didn't expand on it much but sounds quite ordinary - doesn't really eat any junk food but nothing super special either. No supplements besides recently adding some protein shakes
Wearing the heart out be careful 3 -4 days Zone 2. Add some sprints & resistance training. Follow the science
What a nice place.
The grand pa i want to be
Awesome
Based
Inspired by him
What shoes jumper and shorts are you wearing here mate? Thankyou 😊
Shoes: Nike Vaporfly 3
Shorts: Vital Apparel
Hoodie: from a local shop
All that surgery stuff is unbelievable... Good luck till it is over... ...
This man reached bad ass, and then kept going. Not sure the English language has an appropriate word for him.
Super inspiring - not a word I throw around a lot but definitely an inspiration to me!
epic
Memphis isn’t so bad after all
I’m really sorry his dog 🐕 of 16 years passed away. That is very sad 😔
Booooyeah!