Seniors push athleticism to the limit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2016
- As we see during the Olympics, athletes are getting faster and stronger all the time. The same can be said for a large percentage of America's senior citizen population: Men and women showing the benefits of staying active as they age, with some breaking world records while they do it. Lee Cowan reports.
I'm 70 years old and been running for 48 years so far. I hope to be running in my 90's.
TheWildbill242 amen
I'll say to about 110.
You will be champ!🏃
Wow thats inspiring. God bless you😊
Amen!
I'm 26 soon, I think it's time for change. I used to be a runner in my teen years and I always felt my best after a run. Exercise is a must for humanity.
A 90 year old once told me, “The moment you put your feet up, that’s the moment they put you in the grave.”
These young people, yes, they are young at heart, are wonderful. I hope they go out with their running shoes still warm from a workout.
I know what the experts are saying about being active. For 30+ years I ran, and also ran competitively, and did fairly well for someone without the right muscles that some elite atheletes have. Then I went nearly 30 years, trying to make a living in the civilian rat race. I retired, and knew I was going to have problems, and I did, overweight, and heart problems.
At age 65 I decided to do volunteer work, which might not be considered exercise, but doing it 5 days a week, for four hours a day, working on fixing flood damage, and improving the landscaping around our local observatory has seen me lose over 40 pounds, get me off cholesterol medications, and pretty much leveled out on my heart problems, actually seeing some improvement. But I also walk, and I now can lope along at about 14 minutes a mile.
Lesson is, anyone who is out of shape, and nearly ready for a body bad, can make a difference, IF you will only get out and work at it.
What you noticed was that they had a good command of their faculties, able to carry on a comprehensive conversation without stuttering or loss for words. Showing us that sports help the brain to remain active and alert through sports activities. Kudos to all of them.
look the 105 year old woman runner. The guy asked if she had a goal, her answer was ..... I want to go to sleep and not wake up ... she was smiling when she said it.
Rodgers ran (and won) at National Championship in Landover this March at age 100.
Respect!
Never to old to start, always to young to give up
He is 100 now, still going.
102 now
Congratulations for all the seniors who took part in the races .well done .❤❤
These senior's are inspiring to see, bless their willingness.
* seniors
I think the narrator missed the point here. These people are not "exceptions" - they got off their butts and did the work. Like the one guy said - if other people can do it - why not him?
They are exceptions. Disease, genetics, injuries, stress. These are the things that stop most people.
Well from my own experience, the people who believe that when they get old they are going to fall apart are the ones that fall apart.
The ones that get up everyday and exercise are the ones who are now 90+ and in great shape.
Yes, some of these people have horrible arthritis - but they get up and do what they need to do anyway.
They are not exceptions. They are not special. They are the people who got up and took care of themselves - even when they didn't feel like it.
YumYumOrYuck
Exception means they're not the majority. Most old people no matter how much they "don't feel old" are going to get cut down by genetics or disease or injury. According to you "exception" means almost all old people live to be 90+. David Bowie would disagree... if he were alive. You can't will your way out of that. LOL
They are the way people of that age are supposed to be.
You are absolutely right. We can all be fit if we choose to, with a few exceptions. People need to get out of lazy mode and back to doing what we are meant to do - move!!
If you don't use it you'll lose it. I'm 41 and out of shape due to an accident over a year ago. I realize now just how important it is to exercise and to take care of yourself. And my biggest fear is to decline further then needing assistance. You never know how important "abilities" are until you can't do them. Let these older adults be an inspiration to us all, that what we do now could pay off or continue into the future.
What inspirational stories here!! Men and women who continue working out and make their health a life-long commitment are to be commended and are tremendous role models for all of us. I am a 68 year old distance runner who started running back in 1972 when I was inspired by Frank Shorter's gold medal victory in the Munich Olympics. I have been running ever since. I have just recovered from Covid-19 and now my sights are set on running across America from Oceanside to New York City (Atlantic Ocean) in March 2021. I have talked with some who say I cannot do it, but I also have those who encourage me and tell me it can be done! Videos like this give me encouragement and the motivation to try. Thank you for that!!!
bob eilek temecula, ca.
90 year old running a 10 minute mile, me at 26 struggling with a 11 minute mile.
I can run a 7 minute mile.
The thing is you easily can progress, these people cannot
Lmao I could drop them easy
You know the thing that is so amazing is how ALERT they all are. I dont mean that to be rude, but most elderly I know are a little less. Thats aamzing!
A 10 minute mile after age 90. A 15 minute mile after age 95. Five years difference, five minutes added. Interesting. Physical activity is key to graceful living in old age.
Health is the key for physical activity.
I must share this inspirational video with all my fitbit pals!
Go for it Ms. Kort!!! 💐☕🇵🇭🏃💯
❤️ God bless you! You’re the pure inspiration! 👍👍
Something older people should never forget: Exercising always "hurts', it hurt when I was 16 and it hurts now that I am 38.
I don't think it is supposed to hurt (at least at a young age) tired, of course, but actual pain is not really supposed to happen.
Facts!
You are 38 and trying to give advice to people in their 70s-90s about exercising? I'm sure they know it hurts. I don't think they need you to tell them that. Besides, it shouldn't be actual pain like from an injury - just soreness from muscles that need to rebuild.
That's so amazing for people of their age to be so determined.
Thank you I needed this.
I'm hoping that IF I ever do manage to break the 4 minute mile barrier when I'm less than 20 years of age, than hopefully when I make it to age 100+ I'll still be able to break the 15 minute mile. For me, running has always been a sport I feel like I could have a chance in *breaks into song* "For the first time in forever", usually in sports like soccer, basketball, etc, it's very clear that I have almost no skill in any of those sports, but running I might have a shot at getting to run with the elites. Once I hit age of 50 I'm still hoping to at least still be able to break at least the 6 minute mile. Soccer, basketball, all of those sports for me are just a phase in the past, but running, now THIS is a sport that is quiet literally more of my speed.
It only hurts if you quit exercising every day. And have to keep weight lifting, not just running.
Good for them! I could only wish to be able to run races again by my forties.
Wish granted.
I second that motion. I am 58 by year end. See you at the races @Leslie Elaine. Not to win but to have a laugh to good health with aging people like us. 💖🏃☕🇵🇭💐☔
48 here. I have been running since I was 11. I have a good laugh at my mile times. Feels good to not be so serious
The idea of not working out as we get older is insane - we need to work out when young and keep working out as we get older. Older people need it more. Of course you don't usually run like a younger person - you have to make necessary adjustments. We should also eat healthfully for our whole lives. But giving up on either of these is like giving up on life. Maybe it's floating around in a pool, but almost all of us can do something. I'm only 50 but sometimes killing it. Sometimes just crawling. Foam rolling and yoga help a lot. Listening to your body - forgetting about external expectations, if there really are any and respecting where you're at - taking it easy stopping and adjusting as soon as anything starts to hurt. We'll see how it goes. I don't know if I can expect to do a 10 minute mile in 40 years - probably not because an 8 minute mile would be pretty hard right now.
Thanks for sharing madam. See you at the races. Wishful thinking... 💐☔🇵🇭☕🏃💕
Yes Yoga is best to do every day or the back gets crooked. If you exercise more as you get older, you will fool your body into thinking it's still young!
Thank you I love the video.
3:31 now i see why he was good at pole vaulting. look at the length of those arms
I just turned 60 and am blessed with young looks and good genes. But I do not take anything for granted. I hope to stay in shape and be athletic through my 90s.
Congratulations for your video!! Respect everyone doing hard job! and much more hard job is to checking and doing everything for our healthy life as many years as possible, My intention run successfully many ultra marathons more than 100 yrs old🏃♂️
Iam a morocan marathon runner . this vide'o was very funny and also like to congratulte all the older people . Never gave up . Go ahead . All my best regards .😍😀😃😄😊👍👌✌👋👏💪
How was it funny?
when your living to compete, you are living! Love all these champions!
I still find this depressing. Not being able to run anymore one day.
This is so inspiring for someone in my 30's!! Ive never even ran a 10 minute mile!!
jklfds85 They all are gone now rip
Inspiring and a reminder not to make excuses 🙂
Very-very good Video...
Thanks... Fantastic... Bravo....
Forever...Super...Seniors...
Absolutely beyond phenomenal, outstanding!
Keep it up man. That was awesome
I can still almost run like I did in mid 70's.
Be an inspiration to us Andy. 💖🇵🇭🏃☕💐
Running is not the only sport for seniors.
Swimming is extremely beneficial.
You can use fins and other accessories to work the legs harder.
Swimming is easy on the joints when done with the correct technique.
Well dang, much respect. Message received.
Here I am hoping to at least be oldest pancake eater on Earth one day.
Dayum - Orville is just plumb amazing
love it!
Amazing human beings!
way to go!
My heroes, my role models! Keep going!
Inspiration.
I cried... awesomeness!
That was truly inspiring
Love them💕
Makes me feel so old. Gotta get my runs.
My body is injury prone at half their age, I just can't exercise without seriously hurting myself. I also would rather die 10 years earlier and not suffer repeated shin splints, back ache and joint issues
Don't run. Learn to swim. Swimming will provide great benefits without the risk of major injuries. But your technique must be correct to prevent shoulder joint problems. Even if you just do walking, you'll get the benefits.
That's so amazing
Orville passed away in 2019 at the age of 101. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orville_Rogers
Wow So Truly Amazing 😁😁😁😁
I am inspired 👏💖
My sister in law is in her 70s and throws the shot put in her senior class.
Games me entry kaise karen .
I mean, I am a 35-year old sprinter, but TH-cam now recommends me this video and commercials about adult diapers. I don't know if I should feel grateful or offended :D
The unforgiving minute
Muscles never atrophy when you get proper nutrition and work out T least 3 times a week and daily stretching. But the diet most people eat in this country won't supply the muscles enough ensymes and minerals to keep the body repaired. Asian and Mediteranian diets are the best.
And caffeine pulls calcium out of the bones.
At almost 74, I haven't even begun to slow down and look half my age.
Ok well come back if you make it to age 90, then tell us if you still believe that
@@jamesgoodwin7742 you must eat meat. She is doing it right and those diets are scientifically confirmed to be the best.
Inspiring.
You had me cbs until you mentioned astroNOTS!
In the U.K. the older people tend not to get involved in these activities when older..much more common in USA
Prob coz weather is horrible summers are now too hot or too cold.
Depends on where in the UK you live. You tend to see a lot of older fell runners.
88 year pulls up in a camaro wow
Not seniors....veteran seniors. Respect.
I have her running shoes 😂
Unbelievable!
Orville is my hero!
Damn Seniors they must have been held back 65 years.
Let's acknowledge the 16 people who disliked this video. Psychopathy is real, folks.
Let's go great job I c yall
Wow
❤
They don't atrophy if you keep your muscles mass by working out at the gym!
until what age? Muscles waste away eventually. 😥
@@rondierice4922 Look up Joan McDonald. She started working out at 70, she's 75 now, and her muscle tone is incredible.
Daanng grandpa tryna flex on us with his Camaro
You call that living!!! 💕🏃☕🇵🇭💐
Is this safe? What if someone fell?
why don't you people put senior swimmers on news. I'm 61 and swimming my college times.. .swimming is much harder than running
No it's not,done both.
I'll beat all those records _in due time._
See ya at year 80 😎
That is God giving this man his health and strength. Power of God.
No its free will. He made the lifestyle choices not God. He chose to not eat crappy foods, smoke cigarettes, and drink alcohol. Its FREE WILL. Why would God give this man health and strength while ignoring the 15,000 children who starve to death everyday???
Good
Stroke and Bypass surgery was it because of his diet. And exercise was probably not the only thing that needs to be changed long term makes me think about if he is a meat eater only reason why he needed surgery and a whole foods plant based diet is best. Just my opinion and my research trying to figure out what I need to do . Interesting
No. Dont buy into it. Japanese fish eating diet is simply the best overall and that is what you should follow. It is scientifically confirmed to be the best. We are not silverback gorillas. We are humans and plant based diet makes our bodies week.
I am 74 and will be 75 in coming new year eve.
I walk well daily.
4 weeks ago, a 32 years old girl whose grandmother I know and lives in our Seniors place called me and said can you walk with me in the park not far away .I said " Sure".
I walked with her 4.5 miles with temp. was 95 degrees.
She said:
" Are you sure you're 74.".
I said " Yes"..She was surprised.
But beside walking pay attention to what you should eat, and what you shouldn't.
Let’s wait till Dwayne the rock Johnson become 98 let’s see who’s talking
I don’t want a good life. I want a long life.
RIP 🪦
I'm happy for them but this would make me so nervous that something might happen to them while running
Don't you think it is better for them to die at the field running than retirement home?
Die while doing what you enjoy. Thanks for your concern @kjade3. 💐☕🏃🇵🇭💖💯
The same thing can happen to a 20 year old or 30 year old, or even a high school runner, and it has. The people who are really at risk are those that don't stay active, don't eat well, lead stressful lives etc. Could be anyone.
The USA is not the world, therefore it is incorrect to say that the old woman in her 90’s is the fastest runner in the world in her age group.
Fastest RECORDED runner in the WORLD. It is an official time recorded on an a certified course and recognized world wide by IAAF and USATF, and compared to all other officially recorded times around the world. All track and field, cross country, and road running records from high school to collegiate to Olympics are recorded and certified the same way and recognized world wide. There are no exceptions, even for these masters runners, which include runners 40 years and older.
Greatest athlete of all-time sorry Bo Jackson
Jackie Robinson is right there too.
Sucks to get old
I'm sorry but people who have history of heart problems should not be running as fast as they can. It would only make their lives shorter.
a 20 year old male with 14% body fat is not a perfect specimen... seriously??! wow and they missed the point on several things but most of the people who can run these masters meet are typically people who didn't compete at all or had decades of no activity so they don't have the years of wear and tear on the body as someone who ran in the youth and still continue to run in older age would be harder with more miles in their youth
how come all old people move the same? stiff and slow.
They're moving much better than most of the younger, obese, and sedentary population!
They are cautious of injuring themselves since it takes them longer to heal.
You don't look like a ten year old running. Do the math.
Because they are old?
Diet is deficient
Beautiful, but gold medals means nothing anymore I guess...
Orville shows his age with his lack of manners! Never mind holding the door for that lady, ya old man!
TicTac #2018 yes, I saw he supports feminism by letting strong and independent women open their own doors. He is very youthful and current in his thinking and manners.
@@everetteborr Riiiiiight! I'm sure that's what it was...
TicTac #2018 I very much agree with you, the times are changing, and I admire how he is keeping up with the times.
He has a youthful perspective that supports feminists that we should all embrace.
He is a role model.