I have a new neighbor/friend who moved to the house next street, she is just a tad younger, but fully into Ironman training and racing. Her "off the bike" runs are in low 9's. I promised I will join her for some track workouts once this season is over. Yes, it used to be a staple. I am terrified. My "tempo" pace these days on flat street is just under 9:30, and I barely hold it for maybe 4 miles. Yup. Fun times ahead:) Good for you for giving it a shot!
Wonderful. My "speed work" pre covid was doing marathons, half or full, and the occasional 10k. And it was all part of training usually for 50's or 100's. A much more diverse running calendar. Covid broke those routines and while I kept running throughout and was able to complete "easier" 100's (Umstead, Hennepin) I have felt like I do just enough plodding to be able to complete them. I ran Hennepin this year because it fell on my birthday. I turned 63. You've reminded me that I need to challenge myself. I may not be able to run paces I once could a few years ago, but I am pretty sure I can do better than I have been doing with the sort of aimless running the last couple of years. Part of me has wondered if my age is the reason for the lackadaisical running. But I will never know that for sure unless I put in the work. I do recall what it felt like to run low 8's for a 10k. Brutal fun as a friend once said. Thank you!
The brain is out. The body is somewhat in the game, yet after some time is added to the recipe, age IS a real number...
AND the reward is right there to last you the whole day, and on into the next!
Good turnaround Sarah! Looking forward to this afternoon
I have a new neighbor/friend who moved to the house next street, she is just a tad younger, but fully into Ironman training and racing. Her "off the bike" runs are in low 9's. I promised I will join her for some track workouts once this season is over. Yes, it used to be a staple. I am terrified. My "tempo" pace these days on flat street is just under 9:30, and I barely hold it for maybe 4 miles. Yup. Fun times ahead:) Good for you for giving it a shot!
You look amazing! And also, can you build a dirt track on your property? Could be fun.
Grew up running cross country on Long Island, nice to hear someone else paying a visit to my former home!
Wonderful. My "speed work" pre covid was doing marathons, half or full, and the occasional 10k. And it was all part of training usually for 50's or 100's. A much more diverse running calendar. Covid broke those routines and while I kept running throughout and was able to complete "easier" 100's (Umstead, Hennepin) I have felt like I do just enough plodding to be able to complete them. I ran Hennepin this year because it fell on my birthday. I turned 63. You've reminded me that I need to challenge myself. I may not be able to run paces I once could a few years ago, but I am pretty sure I can do better than I have been doing with the sort of aimless running the last couple of years. Part of me has wondered if my age is the reason for the lackadaisical running. But I will never know that for sure unless I put in the work. I do recall what it felt like to run low 8's for a 10k. Brutal fun as a friend once said. Thank you!
Crisp writing--well said. As a runner also in his 50s, I loved the discussion of pacing and the redefining of success!
The older we get, the faster we were.