YAS! Anytime. (as I posted to another guy) - One of our sub missions is to help smart self coached runners: 1- perform better as they age and 2 - slow down the slowing down. Keep following and we'll keep dropping those bombs of knowledge at you!
I'm also 42 years old and I started running exactly one year ago last October and I just ran my first marathon last Saturday. This is exactly the kind of conversation I want to observe as I think about my long-term consistency with running. Excellent.
Yes I agree! One of our sub missions is to help smart self coached runners: 1- perform better as they age and 2 - slow down the slowing down. Keep following and we'll keep dropping those bombs of knowledge at you!
These are exactly the words of wisdom you need to hear if you are in it for the long haul. “Consistency is the key” I keep telling everyone. Small steps regularly. I’m 63 now, first marathon back in 1981 at age 20, ran my 66th this year in 2024, (plus 122 separate half’s, best of 1:12, Ave of 1:22 after 100 total at age 50, only could manage 1:53 this year). Full Marathon PB of 2:32 back in ‘91, under 3hrs - 18 times, average of 3:10 at the 50 marathon total at age 50, now in it for the “health insurance”. Only running 4:20 now, but who the hell cares, most guys my age look like they are pregnant. I’m with you my friend, set REALISTIC goals and keep getting your butt out that bloody door. 👍👍👍 yeah, baby!! You are not alone. Set the example by doing it yourself. “Do it while you still can” is my motto. Cheers from NZ.
This comment is everything!!! So much wisdom here. WOW. You’ve done some amazing stuff. Congrats on your 66th marathon plus 122 halfs!) And I love the “health insurance” angle of running for you in your 60s. Heck yeah man! Keep it up. Love your work.
Thanks for your response, it’s amazing how it all adds up if you just do a realistic amount each year, but just through consistency it turns into a beast you never originally intended, for example, there is a local half marathon here (100 miles up country, a good weekend trip away) where I was at the inaugural event in 1983, missed ‘84 and ‘87 runnings of it, but haven’t missed one now since 1988! (37 consecutively). Next year’s running, in May, will be my 40th of that one event. I never thought that would happen. I don’t like people bragging etc, but at this stage I just like to tell someone if it inspires someone to make a positive effort in life. I also have a pilgrimage marathon that I run each year, the next one will be number 29, my first one was in ‘82, but haven’t missed one this century! It just gets silly! Now I can’t miss one, why would you? or I’d need a really good excuse at least. Just saying I can’t be bothered doesn’t cut the mustard, come on!! All the best to you and your channel, “good on ya mate” “sweet as” as we say here in NZ.
Great video Dlake, thanks for posting these for us older guys!
YAS! Anytime. (as I posted to another guy) - One of our sub missions is to help smart self coached runners: 1- perform better as they age and 2 - slow down the slowing down. Keep following and we'll keep dropping those bombs of knowledge at you!
I'm also 42 years old and I started running exactly one year ago last October and I just ran my first marathon last Saturday. This is exactly the kind of conversation I want to observe as I think about my long-term consistency with running. Excellent.
Yes I agree! One of our sub missions is to help smart self coached runners: 1- perform better as they age and 2 - slow down the slowing down. Keep following and we'll keep dropping those bombs of knowledge at you!
These are exactly the words of wisdom you need to hear if you are in it for the long haul.
“Consistency is the key” I keep telling everyone. Small steps regularly.
I’m 63 now, first marathon back in 1981 at age 20, ran my 66th this year in 2024, (plus 122 separate half’s, best of 1:12, Ave of 1:22 after 100 total at age 50, only could manage 1:53 this year).
Full Marathon PB of 2:32 back in ‘91, under 3hrs - 18 times, average of 3:10 at the 50 marathon total at age 50, now in it for the “health insurance”. Only running 4:20 now, but who the hell cares, most guys my age look like they are pregnant.
I’m with you my friend, set REALISTIC goals and keep getting your butt out that bloody door. 👍👍👍 yeah, baby!! You are not alone. Set the example by doing it yourself.
“Do it while you still can” is my motto.
Cheers from NZ.
This comment is everything!!! So much wisdom here. WOW. You’ve done some amazing stuff. Congrats on your 66th marathon plus 122 halfs!)
And I love the “health insurance” angle of running for you in your 60s. Heck yeah man! Keep it up. Love your work.
Thanks for your response, it’s amazing how it all adds up if you just do a realistic amount each year, but just through consistency it turns into a beast you never originally intended, for example, there is a local half marathon here (100 miles up country, a good weekend trip away) where I was at the inaugural event in 1983, missed ‘84 and ‘87 runnings of it, but haven’t missed one now since 1988! (37 consecutively). Next year’s running, in May, will be my 40th of that one event. I never thought that would happen. I don’t like people bragging etc, but at this stage I just like to tell someone if it inspires someone to make a positive effort in life.
I also have a pilgrimage marathon that I run each year, the next one will be number 29, my first one was in ‘82, but haven’t missed one this century! It just gets silly!
Now I can’t miss one, why would you? or I’d need a really good excuse at least. Just saying I can’t be bothered doesn’t cut the mustard, come on!!
All the best to you and your channel, “good on ya mate” “sweet as” as we say here in NZ.
Running is the long game. Glad you shared this. Validates a lot of my own experiences.
Yeah. It’s the only way if you want to play this game called life. But everyone wants short cuts though 🤷🏽♂️
I've ran 2 or 3 dozen NYRR races with this gentleman in the 2000's - those were some good times, glad to see he's still grinding.
Amazing! He's such an awesome ray of light. Just pure joy when he runs.
This was epic!
Thanks broseph!
I enjoyed listening to this. Thanks
Anytime! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great interview, keep it rolling!
Thanks!!! Will def keep it going. I love this stuff.
Good Stuff
Thanks!