Obviously I started in 1st grade. I did not compete until I was 12 in track. Consistency is the key. Make time for your workouts, whatever they are that lead to achieving your goals. Also try to never raise your expectations beyond reasonable levels for your results. If not satisfied with your gains, work smarter.
I started running, seriously, when I was 59. Actually faster now then in 2018. Knocked 34 minutes off my pb and qualified for the VLM under gfa for 2021 London Marathon 🙂
started at 49, so not very old. My tip is to start slowly, Zone 2, or if you are bored of running slower than you can walk and getting overtaking by mothers pushing prams, occasionally Zone 3. I find I won't recover as quickly as when I was younger and my body stresses easily.
Mrs A is getting faster as she is getting older. Still increasing her VO2 max from 34 in January to 36 now - putting her in the excellent category for age. Only a matter of time until she wins her age group in running events (something that surprisingly you didn't mention!). She took up running fairly late.
I’m 55, that’s great advice, sometimes it’s good to go running without a watch or headphones and just enjoy and, if you want to pause and admire the view, that’s fine.
I've been overtaken so many times by older runners in my time doing races. One time I thought I wss doing well until I got overtaken by a man in his 70s almost sprinting past me 😂
Well, aproaching 58 I can still run a 5K at below 21 minutes. If I can go as low as 18 minutes as when I was in my mid 20's, I dont know and I dont care... It's not the speed that is the real age-issue. It's the accumulated "nags" like bad achilles, that are the problem. And that recovery takes a lot longer (3 to 4 times than 30 years ago). It takes more work to get to a specific level.
I am 52, just have started running 4 and half months ago without any previous experience and training. I have done three 10 milers (16K) so far. I am going for a half marathon (21.1K) early this month. Of course I am very slow. My best time for the 10 Mile is 2 hours. My best time for 10K is 67 minutes. It took me lots of hard work and dedication for the last 4 months to move forward as I had 30% body fat, and also high blood pressure. No comparison, I maybe old and fat but I am now better then what I was 5 months before. I got my blood pressure and body fat under control. I got a good habit that I enjoy. I am proud for the fact that my first run was only a 400 meters run. But I have improved it to a point that I am now going for a Half Marathon next week. My advice would be: consult with a doctor first. Old age has lots of potentially dangerous conditions (diabetic , heart problem, blood pressure etc). Know your limit first and be patience and regular with your running schedule. Going fast may not be the target at this stage but going good distance is the key to a healthy life.
I have finished the 21 Virtual - Honolulu (a global virtual half marathon competition) yesterday with a 2 hours and 40 minutes timing. Pace was 7.36 minutes/ kilometres.
Honestly, as long as you can walk briskly, have no severe joint problems or any chest pain, you should only improve your health by building a running habit.
Hello! 53 and still running. Age is only another factor...as you age, running is not about speed is about staying active and healthy. Cheers from México.
Started running at 40. Same year as diagnosed with arthritis in both hips. Didn't let it stop me. Nearly 50 and do around 30 miles a week in the hills and mountains. Hips still going and pain manageable. Deterioration since diagnosis only small and in part due to keeping fit. It's all in the mind as they say!
We have a lady in our running club who is in her 70s and runs a 23min 5k! She says that shes lost a lot of speed so makes up for it with distance at the same pace.
I am 61 and started running eighteen months ago by doing the C25K. I'm not fast and still cannot run far, 10k is the maximum I have ever run, but I usually run 5k three times a week. I only started running to improve my fitness. I never wanted to run races. I really enjoy it though!
I started running 3 months ago at the age of 60. Ran my first 10K race last week and finished 1st in my age group. With a time of 59.57 Love your channel
I started running in June of 2019 and completed my first Marathon on October 4th just a week after my 54th birthday. It wasn't the fastest time ever but I by no means feel like I have peaked. Now I am training for next year! Thanks to everyone at the running Channel for all of the training tips. With social distancing this year I am relying on folks such as yourself as my coaches.
I started running 4 years ago when I was 50. I'm in the nice situation of my experience increasing, at a similar to my decline due to age. HM 1:43 and three trail marathons now under my belt. Joining the super friendly Mornington Chasers helped a load.
I'm a crazy lady who is 63 in a couple of days and completed Couch to 5k in October. I started running when the gyms closed (I'm a very keen powerlifter so am quite used to strength training!). I was amazed at how much I enjoy it but the first 10 minutes is always an effort even though I warm up well. Once I'm out of the "terrible 10s" I just do what I can. I'm certainly not fast (I don't care!) and my aerobic conditioning is not good, I get breathless very easy so I take things very slowly and do niko niko jogging which is the best for me until my stats improve. On occasion I do short sprints and amaze myself how fast I can go...and then back to a walk, rinse and repeat! I like fartlek it keeps things interesting without feeling too structured. My favourite runs are along the sea front where I live, the air means I sleep like a baby that night! Good luck to all runners, especially the newer older ones. Run for fun! ☮️
Picked up running again at 70 after 30 years of thinking about it 😎. It was tough, but I’ve placed in a few 5ks and 10ks before the world decided to take us all along for a magical mystery tour called COVID-19. My goal now is to run a half marathon once the tour ends. One accommodation I’ve made to aging is not feeling guilty about taking a day off when my body tells me it needs a bit more rest. Love your channel and the lovely countryside featured in some of the videos. Keep up the good work
In May this year, at 52 years old (now 53), I was shocked (and ashamed) to find myself well over 18st. I never really looked that weight as I'm over 6'1", so immediately started Keto and lots of walking. As the weight dropped I needed something more and even though all my life I've avoided running (I mean I really hated it), I decided to give the NHS couch to 5k a go (found via your great channel). Since then, I'm down to under 13st, I run 5 times a week mixing in pyramid runs, recovery runs, tempo runs and of course long run Sundays. I've been building to run further and further, and this Sunday (6th Dec), I'm going to go for my own private half marathon, just to see if I can. I'm totally hooked on something I hated for so long! And I think a good opportunity to say think you to the RC, your videos are great, full of inspiration and tips, a lot of which I have taken on and use regularly. Keep up the top work.
Wow Mike! That is absolutely incredible! Well done to you and we're so pleased you've found inspiration from our videos :-). Definitely go for that half marathon and keep us updated with your progress!
Thanks for this video. I'm going to watch it a few more times for inspiration. I'm going to be 69 in a couple of weeks and I've been running consistently since summer 2019 (minus time off for a few knee injuries). My goal is a half marathon in 2021. My pace isn't what I'd like it to be, but I'm focusing as much as i can on distance at a comfortable pace.
Totally agree, as long as I keep moving then I will say I've been for a run and tell myself that even the most talented, professional trail runner probably stop for a walk.
Started running this year at age 39. Already I've seen my 5k time go from 43 to 29 minutes. I figure there's plenty more years for me to get faster before my age starts to slow me down.
Massive improvement! Well done! Chris L is right - "how I'm doing" updates would be fascinating. I started at your age (20 years ago) and peaked about 12 years later, though I then started to do ultras and longer runs, which probably contributed to my losing speed while gaining stamina.
I played softball from age 8-20. I had a lot of runners in my family but, because I was short and stocky no one ever saw me as a runner, so I guess I didn’t see myself that way either. I joined the US Army in my 20s. This is where I fell in love with running. We went on group runs, participated in social running events and I did really well. When I got out of the Army, I had 3 children over the span of 10 years. I got back into running in my late 30s. Now in my forties, I run for fun. I run 1-2 times a week, short distance, 1-2 miles. Not sure if I’m a runner yet 💁🏻♀️ but I like the little groove I got going now 🤙🏼
I’m 61. Most of my adult life I was a very avid cyclist and mountain biker and thought running was boring. But in 2016, in my mid 50’s, I wanted to run the NYC marathon as a bucket list item. I loved it and BQ’d on my first try. Now I love running and have largely diminished my cycling. I believe the aerobic fitness I developed by cycling carried over nicely to distance running. I generally run with people much younger than me, which is nice. Your channel has been most helpful, btw.
Started running after 50 and am a few weeks away from 55. I ran a marathon two years ago at just over 6hrs and am tackling a 50k Ultra next Feb (Mid summer in NZ). Good to see the info about VO2 max and age. Mine has been stuck on 37 for ages (according to Garmin).
I started running at 68 after being laid off at the beginning of the pandemic and ran my first 5K on Thanksgiving 2021 in 27:03. Next Thanksgiving it was 26:53 and this year was 25:22. I started parkruns this year and took on two 10K races and two half-marathons with my new parkrun friends (in their 30s). My 10K PB is 54:35 and the HM is 2:01:48. I'm training for my first marathon in April 2024. I hope to get a lottery place in the Berlin 2024 race, with the goal of qualifying for Boston in 2025. I never played a sport after high school. My VO2 Max is 49. I've learned that anything is possible with focus, effort and challenges from friends.
I've never run before; but started running in June this year @ 53, after a decade or so of limited activity. I lost 25kg & walked over 4,000km over the previous 20 months, including doing a 100km continuous trek, a 50k and lots of 40ks. Finding out there were people who ran these distances and then seeing people running at the 100k and 50k events had a massive impact on me. I just knew I wanted to be able to that too. So I started running! I joined a gym for the first time in my life to focus on core strength & conditioning & found a brilliant trainer too. Fortunately, after all this I found I absolutely love running😂 and my plan to run ultras is now under way. The biggest threat to my plan is me; so no more ignoring rest days ! and I'm still getting used to what my body is saying; working out what are aches & pains to be ignored and what are signs to take it easy. But I will get there!
Brilliant video and message, Ladies. I've been a serious runner for 41+ years and I can attest to the declines you mentioned. Can still do a 5k under 27 minutes (age 74) but it disappoints me to lose my abilities. Your message served to buoy my spirits though. Thank you so much.
Lots of great stories here among the comments. My own is that I started running 7 years ago at the age of 41 and improved all my times until three years ago. This year has been noticeably slower, probably due to the lack of racing and motivation. I would still like to be able to qualify for Boston one day, luckily by the time it's next run, I'll have an extra five minutes to get in :)
I started power walking in March as physical therapy after having knee surgery for a compressed nerve, and progressed into running. My current 5k PR is 19:54 10k PR is 40:32 and increased my weekly long runs to approx 20 miles. I’m 49. I ran in my 20’s but didn’t learn what I know now regarding recovery, warm ups and cool downs (much of this thanks to your channel 😊) so I feel I’m a better, more efficient, and healthier runner now. I do admit I get a sense of satisfaction as I run past other runners 10-20 years younger than me 🏃🏻♀️😅 My best advice is you are indeed never too old to start making running a lifestyle.
I am 57 and took up running last year having been inactive in a sporting sense for over a decade. I improved quickly and have a current best 5k time of 22.56. I am mixing the running with weight training to build and maintain muscle strength and that does seem to help. I would encourage anyone to get out there and have a go as the health benefits I have enjoyed since I started are really worth it. The Running Channel videos have provided me with lots of useful advice in terms of how to train, eat, rest and how to avoid injuries by warming up properly. My aim is to get near to 20 mins for 5k and 46 mins for 10k. I may not get there but I am enjoying challenging myself.Keep providing encouraging videos please! Steven D
I'm 50 and started running end of last year. Ran a 20:57 5k, 44:40 10k and 1:40:00 1/2 marathon over the past few weeks. Never been a runner and never enjoyed it before, but got into it more and more by watching you guys. Great show, keep it up👍
I'm 56, dibbled in running for several years, but have run several HM, my PR is 2hr22mins. June I started "training" including proper nutrition and recovery. I just time trialed a 5K @ 24:55. This weekend I am running a HM, so I am excited to see what my PR will be!! I have greatly improved these six months. Up until now, I have never broken 30mins in a 5K.
Thanks for the inspo and gathering so many facts!. I started running at 54 and although I can't say I'm at Marathon standard, I really really enjoy it, especially now that going out and about isn't so easy. I do miss Parkrun though.
Started in my 30s, but didn't enter a race until 53, then joined a few running clubs. Still getting faster at 58 thanks to more miles, interval training, and mostly being inspired by, and learning from, runners of all ages. Hope to keep setting PBs while the window for improvement remains open, but more importantly stay healthy and just keep going.
I am 54 started running at age age 52. The advice I would give is that you are only competing against yourself. Strive for Improving over time. Keep a log. It is fun to look back at the progress you have made
I have never been a runner. Only ran when playing football/soccer socially. I've had ankle and foot problems my whole life and after seriously rolling my ankle about 7 years ago, i gave up on soccer as well. Late 2017 I eventually got to see a specialist about my ankle and he gave me a cortizone injection and said my soccer days were over and that I would probably need an injection every couple of months. Early 2019 I had the motivation to lose weight (and have since lost close to 30kg). I was doing HIIT bodyweight workouts and after i noticed the weight coming off my brother talked me into trying Parkrun late last year (I was 37 then) and have been hooked on running ever since. Been running on average about 3-4 times a week since my 1st Parkrun. Be interested to see how my running develops as I get older as I have no benchmark in which to compare. All I know is that I have never been fitter or healthier and am really enjoying getting out. PS. Never needed another injection on my ankle since that 1st consult.
I started to run at age 50. Now, 4 years later I just finished my first Marathon and there will be many more to come. Don't worry about speed, yes a 20 yr old will run past you, so what. Enjoy the run.
Hadn’t run for 30 years but downloaded C5K end of May this year. Running regular 5 to 6Ks, quite happy with my average 7.5 minute kilometres at 61 years of age at 90 plus kg. It’s not about the times it’s the health benefits mental and physical😀🏃♂️
Took up running at 40, and now, at 52 I’ve become completely hooked on ultrarunning, longest so far 90 k. I’m keeping a VoMax at +43 and are aiming for longer races and Ironman in 2022. And I’m trying hard not to use my age as an excuse to be a quitter😎🦿🦾 Thanks for a excellent channel🙏⭐️🤗
I just turned 50 and only started running 4 years ago. I had a great year doing PBs for my 10 and 21km runs. Who knows, maybe at some point I might slow down, but for now I am loving it. In South Africa we have a 70 year old ultra marathon athlete who has competed in 43 consecutive Two Oceans ultra marathons (56km) and 47 consecutive Comrades ultra marathons (90km).
53 now and started running 6 years ago. Averaging 50 miles per week, but only running a 8:00 pace, which may not be too bad for 53 I guess. I do enjoy it and I am significant heathier than when I started. Lower weight, blood work is close to perfect, and look much better than when I was in my 30's!
Started to run at almost 49 and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it, even if I was really working hard all the time. Now just turned 50 and I’m looking at my first 10 km race in a couple of weeks. Got a bit faster, but the big change is that I recover much better and faster. Looking to complete a half marathon by the end of 2021 if all goes well. Thank you so much for thinking about how running is as you get older, very inspiring.
Started at 47 and was getting better but at 50 I noticed a significant drop in top end speed. However changing over to marathons from halfs this past summer at 53, the training made a significant difference and I am getting near my fastest time when I was 49.
Loved this one a lot since it is something ageing is bound to happen. It gives me hope! 😇 I started just before my 20s because I did not have the money to do a fancy sport while paying for my studies too. But I felt great for over a week after each run going all out for about an hour. Now, 20y later I started training ‘smart’. Being conscious about the how and why to become a better runner, the running channel gave me the occasional inspiration and confirmation on things, I feel like I am improving still after every run. Used to be ‘dead’ after a 55min 10k and feeling banged up for several days. Now I run a 51min 10k without having to ease up afterwards because of muscle aches and tiredness. Still ‘dead’ after a pb 10k (46:46) though! 😝
Doing my first ever race in Malaysia in September (half marathon) and it will be 3 weeks before my 50th. Im not fast but as long as the knee holds up, i reckon the next step will be a full marathon next year. 🏃
Not ancient yet but getting older :) i have found my upper body strength has increased but my running has got slower, but there's 2 things, never did a proper running program as cycling was my main hobby and 2, i find i appreciate scenery, the pleasure of doing running more, talking to people ... as long as I don't take up golf it's ok :)
Ohhhh, the old tale of "isnt running bad for your knees?" :D I sometimes wonder, if they asked Pheiddippides that question, before he died of exhaustion after running to Athens
I started running 5ks to half marathons at the age of 41. I haven't really gotten faster but definitely stronger in 2020. I shaved 18 mins off of my 10 mile time this week. That was just increasing endurance, cause I'm a run/walker at 49.5 yrs old. keep Running!
I started running in August 2019 at the age of 38 and couldn't run more than 100 meters. I've gotten down to about 27:00 minute 5K and I regularly run 10K trail runs. I definitely am getting slowly faster, so I haven't reached any sort of peak yet. I wish I would have started running in my teens though! :)
Being a older runner I have a lot to say on this subject. I even made a 5 part blog on my experiences, but I think youtube won't let me link it. Anyway I'm 60 and I just started running at age 55. My Parkrun PB is about 23:30 from 2018. One thing I really noticed and a hard lesson to learn as a older person is recovery time. You just cant run back to back, day to day like a lot of running videos with young people tell you to do in order to run faster/longer. It doesn't work for me. Not even close. I need a day off, or to cross train if I am to stay at peak. I also bought the book called "Fast after 50" and the conclusion he comes to is for older people, its all about strength and HIIT, not endurance. The more weights the better. This supposedly promotes testosterone and muscle growth and growth hormones. I do workouts 6 days a week now, but now I mix it up. Run 3 days a week, or 4 if i'm feeling really good. I mix the remaining days with at least 2 strength workouts mixed with walking.
Started at 63 doing couch to 5k. Ran my first half marathon in February 2023 in Glasgow the week before my 66th birthday......2hours 1minute 31seconds.
I started at 40. I got faster as I got older, but I think that was due to more experience with my running and losing weight. I peaked in 2018 with a 4h29 marathon but this last year I've slowed down again. More to do with putting weight back on than age, I think. Still working on that. Will keep running though as I love it!
I started running in 2005 when I was fifty and still at it at 68. Have a hard time getting my VO2max up, but I can do a run walk routine 4:40/2:15 and keep that up for over an hour and sometimes skip the slow down and put in a couple of fartleks.. even in winter. Most often with a TE over 3.5 I have plenty of muscle mass, but it doesn't help me much.. I think it hinders me actually. Lovin that runner's high, regardless, that's for sure.
For me running started for real when I was 58. provoked by my wife and son in law. Saying I couldn't run a 10K. Now it's a lifestyle it changes my life totally my diabetes is better than ever. And every week I run 20 to 30k. is should have been a half marathon this year but the COVID-19 postpone to next year.
Started at 40 and now I am 45 and I am still improving my time. I have a coach since February and that is making the difference, combined with mostly plant based diet, stretching and CrossFit
That's really interesting Danilo! Do you attribute any one of those things as making the main difference or do you think it's the combination that has worked well for you?
Started running when I was 18 now I’m 21 and I’m the fastest I’ve been. I made major gains in the first few months but didn’t run consistently until this year and that’s when the progress has been made.
I’m 54 and I started running just 2 years ago. I can recall I could hardly catch my breath after just a few minutes in my first run which ended up with a cramp in my right calf😅. After months of training, though I manage to run a 5k in 27 minutes and a half marathon in 2hr 20m last month. Both are my personal best and I feel strongly that I can still do much better as I haven’t done much of intervals and strength training yet.
I was a 400m sprinter in my teens & early 20's and then stopped running completely. Start of this year as 39y.o decided to do a lap of a track and ran more than double my PB time, and came to sad realisation no longer have the fast twitch muscles of my youth. So, decided to do my own couch to 5K program and couldn't be happier, progressing from 7min/km down to 4min pace. Regret not trying the middle & long distance stuff earlier in life.
interesting articles, thank you. for me running performance depends a lot from how much time can you dedicate to it, if you are a person with family and work there is a limit that you can reach. i am over 50, i found out that my break-down point is 90-100km a week, above that i can't recover anymore and my performance degrade instead of increasing. But i can still faster than my sons that are in the 20s :)
I started 4 years ago at 69. I was so unfit I failed to complete C25K first time but I kept go trying Been chasing sub 30 5k now I have done it I'm really happy with my norm of 32mins. Found that I am happiest running 8-10km. I find that strange but its really enjoyable if I stick to about 6:45/km. BTW kudos to my trainer who has seen me go from 127kg to my current 79kg and has been getting me much fitter
Started running at 41 years of age weighing 14 stone 8lbs . Started running for charity initially - then got hooked . Now run at the age of 47 and weighing 11st 4lbs :- 5km 16 mins 54 10km 36 mins Half 1hr 20 mins and marathon 2hrs 58 !
I got told at my recent gait analysis that I was classed as an elderly runner (I’m 51) and would never get any faster (I was trying to get to a sub 30 minute 5km). I almost gave up running altogether but luckily I have good friends who convinced me otherwise. Definitely a huge hit to the confidence though 😥
Nearly 4 years ago at 48, although I did (and still do) a lot of mountaineering. Running was intended to help lose a few kilos that I was not happy dragging up a mountain, but I kind of got into it more than I thought. At the start of the year I had got to the point parkrun was 22min +/- 30 sec depending on the day, but my 5K times have dropped off a bit as I have been doing longer trail runs over the summer. Still improving, but the training effect is being eaten away by aging, so if I want that sub 20min parkrun, I had better get on with it. The trouble is, I just like to run and don't really do any structured training and I suspect that is why I have plateaued. I guess It means I will have to put a bit more focus in... and yes I have seen the sub 20 5K video. It will power not ignorance that is stopping me.
I am 50, started running 5 years ago. Lost nearly 50 LBS and run on average about 25 miles a week. I also adopted vegan diet and that even improved my running form. Running is the greatest happiness in my life!
I didn't start running till i was 56. I'm now 66 and still running, however I took a year and a half off which turned out to be a bad idea cause coming back to my previous fitness level has been very difficult and I'm not sure even possible at this point. My main suggestion is to give yourself plenty of rest time. Even when I was training for a marathon, I never ran more then 4 times a week - usually only 3.
Picked up running again this year. Used to be fit, had become a fat middle aged man with hypertension. Switched up my diet and got active. Did C25K in 4.5 weeks by running 3 day blocks. Have lost 32lb and running 5k in 28 mins. I am 49 and want to be as fast and fit at 50 as I was at 20. Moreover, I have every intention of running into my 80s and beyond.
As I've gotten older I've gotten Slower.. I don't know what everybody is talking about but I can tell the difference between how I ran in 20s verse versus my 40s..
67 I'll run a hilly 5 miles and my legs will feel like tired lead so l won't repeat a 5 mile run for 3 or 4 days. I wonder if I recover quicker than I feel and should try every other day. Not much science on optimal rest for old geezer. Garmin says my vo2 max is 39. Race estimate by fenix is way too optimistic though.
Started running at 46 and am still getting faster at 53. In 2020 have managed 5k PB of 19:53 and half marathon of 1:35. Running 30 miles a week with at least one hill/speed session but S&C twice a week is key.
We started running a couple of years ago when I was 52 and son was 6. I'm still much faster than him, but it'll be interesting to see how long until we're equal... I reckon I've still got another 3 years. (And I wonder whether that'll be the same year he first beats me at tennis 🙂)
I hope to reach my personal record this weekend at age 52 on marathon distance: 5:00 hours. Anybody who is faster than that is taking illegal substances! Please tell me what?
I'm 52 and *nearly* as fast as I was in my mid 30's. I definitely train a lot smarter these days, the technology that's available to us these days is incredible and has helped me a lot.
Iain, that is awesome! Yes, things have changed so much, I just turned 50 and my training has trained massively because of technology and just the overall amount of good information out there!
I started to run about 4 years ago (couldn't run 2k on a flat treadmill). Today (52) I run mostly ultras. I still getting faster this year I did PB in 5 , 10 and 21.1K (21:40 , 46 & 1:46 )
@@runningchannel what I like about ultras: Nature (specially mountains and lakes), making friends (not making many friends during a 10k race), overcoming difficulties. From the other side running after a PB doesn't speak to me. what exactly is the difference between 3:59:xx or 4:00:xx in a marathon (the possibility to brag or to be laugh at you) Not for me thank you.
I am 66 and started running 5 years ago. Had some knee problems at first but saw a great physical therapist and am now doing fine. Ran a half marathon Sunday and got a PB of 2:15:52, 20 minutes faster than last year. 🙂
Did you start running later in life? What tips do you have for older runners? Let us know in the comments below.
Obviously I started in 1st grade. I did not compete until I was 12 in track.
Consistency is the key. Make time for your workouts, whatever they are that lead to achieving your goals.
Also try to never raise your expectations beyond reasonable levels for your results. If not satisfied with your gains, work smarter.
I started running, seriously, when I was 59. Actually faster now then in 2018. Knocked 34 minutes off my pb and qualified for the VLM under gfa for 2021 London Marathon 🙂
started at 49, so not very old. My tip is to start slowly, Zone 2, or if you are bored of running slower than you can walk and getting overtaking by mothers pushing prams, occasionally Zone 3. I find I won't recover as quickly as when I was younger and my body stresses easily.
Mrs A is getting faster as she is getting older. Still increasing her VO2 max from 34 in January to 36 now - putting her in the excellent category for age. Only a matter of time until she wins her age group in running events (something that surprisingly you didn't mention!). She took up running fairly late.
Started at 48. Now 60 slowed down gradually. In Jan 2020 did Mumbai FM at 530. Used to do sub 4. Great insight. Will try improving
Started running at 71. Doing first marathon in 2021. No sport previosly
It's a joy !
Well done Jan! Good luck with your marathon training :-)
Yes good luck
Wow!
How did it go?
Stop worrying about time and place .Just run for the enjoyment .
Good advice
that's good.
I’m 55, that’s great advice, sometimes it’s good to go running without a watch or headphones and just enjoy and, if you want to pause and admire the view, that’s fine.
I used to be idealistic like you :)
@@andrewroberts8139 it's how I run , don't bother with times,
Started running just over a year ago and now do 5k in a PB of 23.12 and half marathon 2.05 and I'm now 48 years old
Amazing! Well done 👏
@@runningchannel I was road cycling before but got the running bug!
@B going to try!
right on!
70 yrs old runs marathon in less than 3 hrs. You can do sub 20 on 5k.
I've been overtaken so many times by older runners in my time doing races. One time I thought I wss doing well until I got overtaken by a man in his 70s almost sprinting past me 😂
They’re dark horses?
Same!!!
Only because you are unfit...not because he is faster than you...
@@truth-Hurts375 so older people can't be faster and fitter than younger people. Feck off will ya!!
Well, aproaching 58 I can still run a 5K at below 21 minutes.
If I can go as low as 18 minutes as when I was in my mid 20's, I dont know and I dont care...
It's not the speed that is the real age-issue.
It's the accumulated "nags" like bad achilles, that are the problem. And that recovery takes a lot longer (3 to 4 times than 30 years ago).
It takes more work to get to a specific level.
I am 66 and going strong! Weekend’s are for a minimum 10k and at least one 5k during the week👍
I am 52, just have started running 4 and half months ago without any previous experience and training. I have done three 10 milers (16K) so far. I am going for a half marathon (21.1K) early this month. Of course I am very slow. My best time for the 10 Mile is 2 hours. My best time for 10K is 67 minutes.
It took me lots of hard work and dedication for the last 4 months to move forward as I had 30% body fat, and also high blood pressure.
No comparison, I maybe old and fat but I am now better then what I was 5 months before. I got my blood pressure and body fat under control. I got a good habit that I enjoy. I am proud for the fact that my first run was only a 400 meters run. But I have improved it to a point that I am now going for a Half Marathon next week.
My advice would be: consult with a doctor first. Old age has lots of potentially dangerous conditions (diabetic , heart problem, blood pressure etc). Know your limit first and be patience and regular with your running schedule. Going fast may not be the target at this stage but going good distance is the key to a healthy life.
Well done Wasim - you've done amazingly well! And thanks for the great advice. Keep us updated with your Half Marathon next week - good luck!
I have finished the 21 Virtual - Honolulu (a global virtual half marathon competition) yesterday with a 2 hours and 40 minutes timing. Pace was 7.36 minutes/ kilometres.
Honestly, as long as you can walk briskly, have no severe joint problems or any chest pain, you should only improve your health by building a running habit.
Hello! 53 and still running. Age is only another factor...as you age, running is not about speed is about staying active and healthy. Cheers from México.
Her at 19.5 year old running is all about speed
That’s what I love about running: You can compete at any age!
Started running at 40. Same year as diagnosed with arthritis in both hips. Didn't let it stop me. Nearly 50 and do around 30 miles a week in the hills and mountains. Hips still going and pain manageable. Deterioration since diagnosis only small and in part due to keeping fit. It's all in the mind as they say!
You are off the point....
@@truth-Hurts375 And you must be fun to have around.
Started running aged 55 and managed a PB half marathon 1.31 when i was 60, i am still hoping for sub 1.30 next year when i turn 62.
Epic. Those are serious goal times. Well done.
We have a lady in our running club who is in her 70s and runs a 23min 5k! She says that shes lost a lot of speed so makes up for it with distance at the same pace.
Wow!
That's amazing! She must have been quite a high level runner in her younger days?
I am 61 and started running eighteen months ago by doing the C25K. I'm not fast and still cannot run far, 10k is the maximum I have ever run, but I usually run 5k three times a week. I only started running to improve my fitness. I never wanted to run races. I really enjoy it though!
I started running 3 months ago at the age of 60. Ran my first 10K race last week and finished 1st in my age group. With a time of 59.57 Love your channel
Incredible! Well done sir.
I started running in June of 2019 and completed my first Marathon on October 4th just a week after my 54th birthday. It wasn't the fastest time ever but I by no means feel like I have peaked. Now I am training for next year! Thanks to everyone at the running Channel for all of the training tips. With social distancing this year I am relying on folks such as yourself as my coaches.
Awww thanks so much Cynthia! Well done on your marathon and good luck with your training!
I started running 4 years ago when I was 50. I'm in the nice situation of my experience increasing, at a similar to my decline due to age. HM 1:43 and three trail marathons now under my belt.
Joining the super friendly Mornington Chasers helped a load.
Well done Paul! Yes, joining a running club definitely helps with motivation and training :-)
I'm a crazy lady who is 63 in a couple of days and completed Couch to 5k in October. I started running when the gyms closed (I'm a very keen powerlifter so am quite used to strength training!).
I was amazed at how much I enjoy it but the first 10 minutes is always an effort even though I warm up well. Once I'm out of the "terrible 10s" I just do what I can. I'm certainly not fast (I don't care!) and my aerobic conditioning is not good, I get breathless very easy so I take things very slowly and do niko niko jogging which is the best for me until my stats improve. On occasion I do short sprints and amaze myself how fast I can go...and then back to a walk, rinse and repeat!
I like fartlek it keeps things interesting without feeling too structured. My favourite runs are along the sea front where I live, the air means I sleep like a baby that night!
Good luck to all runners, especially the newer older ones. Run for fun! ☮️
This is so fantastic - well done you! And great tip about running by the sea (if you're nearby) - I imagine this is incredibly beautiful too!
Picked up running again at 70 after 30 years of thinking about it 😎. It was tough, but I’ve placed in a few 5ks and 10ks before the world decided to take us all along for a magical mystery tour called COVID-19. My goal now is to run a half marathon once the tour ends. One accommodation I’ve made to aging is not feeling guilty about taking a day off when my body tells me it needs a bit more rest. Love your channel and the lovely countryside featured in some of the videos. Keep up the good work
In May this year, at 52 years old (now 53), I was shocked (and ashamed) to find myself well over 18st. I never really looked that weight as I'm over 6'1", so immediately started Keto and lots of walking. As the weight dropped I needed something more and even though all my life I've avoided running (I mean I really hated it), I decided to give the NHS couch to 5k a go (found via your great channel).
Since then, I'm down to under 13st, I run 5 times a week mixing in pyramid runs, recovery runs, tempo runs and of course long run Sundays. I've been building to run further and further, and this Sunday (6th Dec), I'm going to go for my own private half marathon, just to see if I can. I'm totally hooked on something I hated for so long!
And I think a good opportunity to say think you to the RC, your videos are great, full of inspiration and tips, a lot of which I have taken on and use regularly. Keep up the top work.
Wow! amazing stuff man. Keep that up 👏
Wow Mike! That is absolutely incredible! Well done to you and we're so pleased you've found inspiration from our videos :-).
Definitely go for that half marathon and keep us updated with your progress!
Thanks for this video. I'm going to watch it a few more times for inspiration. I'm going to be 69 in a couple of weeks and I've been running consistently since summer 2019 (minus time off for a few knee injuries). My goal is a half marathon in 2021. My pace isn't what I'd like it to be, but I'm focusing as much as i can on distance at a comfortable pace.
Happy early birthday and good luck with your training for next year!
Oh yes, with trails it is more like shuffling for me and I don’t feel guilty of walking
Totally agree, as long as I keep moving then I will say I've been for a run and tell myself that even the most talented, professional trail runner probably stop for a walk.
@@cleancooklily7409 oh yes! They walk also. Nice comment.
Started running this year at age 39. Already I've seen my 5k time go from 43 to 29 minutes. I figure there's plenty more years for me to get faster before my age starts to slow me down.
Well done! And definitely if you've seen that kind of improvement in a year, you're flying! Keep up the great work!
Impressive, you should document your progress to inspire others and soon you'll be calling yourself 'The Slim Runner'
Massive improvement! Well done! Chris L is right - "how I'm doing" updates would be fascinating. I started at your age (20 years ago) and peaked about 12 years later, though I then started to do ultras and longer runs, which probably contributed to my losing speed while gaining stamina.
@@81chrisling cheers, I have started a channel but only one video so far. Need to find time to record and edit some more.
@@davidgould9431 thanks David, I've set up a channel but haven't posted much yet but watch this space.
I played softball from age 8-20. I had a lot of runners in my family but, because I was short and stocky no one ever saw me as a runner, so I guess I didn’t see myself that way either. I joined the US Army in my 20s. This is where I fell in love with running. We went on group runs, participated in social running events and I did really well. When I got out of the Army, I had 3 children over the span of 10 years. I got back into running in my late 30s. Now in my forties, I run for fun. I run 1-2 times a week, short distance, 1-2 miles. Not sure if I’m a runner yet 💁🏻♀️ but I like the little groove I got going now 🤙🏼
I’m 61. Most of my adult life I was a very avid cyclist and mountain biker and thought running was boring. But in 2016, in my mid 50’s, I wanted to run the NYC marathon as a bucket list item. I loved it and BQ’d on my first try. Now I love running and have largely diminished my cycling. I believe the aerobic fitness I developed by cycling carried over nicely to distance running. I generally run with people much younger than me, which is nice. Your channel has been most helpful, btw.
Thanks so much Carl!
Started running after 50 and am a few weeks away from 55. I ran a marathon two years ago at just over 6hrs and am tackling a 50k Ultra next Feb (Mid summer in NZ). Good to see the info about VO2 max and age. Mine has been stuck on 37 for ages (according to Garmin).
I started running at 68 after being laid off at the beginning of the pandemic and ran my first 5K on Thanksgiving 2021 in 27:03. Next Thanksgiving it was 26:53 and this year was 25:22. I started parkruns this year and took on two 10K races and two half-marathons with my new parkrun friends (in their 30s). My 10K PB is 54:35 and the HM is 2:01:48. I'm training for my first marathon in April 2024. I hope to get a lottery place in the Berlin 2024 race, with the goal of qualifying for Boston in 2025. I never played a sport after high school. My VO2 Max is 49. I've learned that anything is possible with focus, effort and challenges from friends.
I've never run before; but started running in June this year @ 53, after a decade or so of limited activity. I lost 25kg & walked over 4,000km over the previous 20 months, including doing a 100km continuous trek, a 50k and lots of 40ks. Finding out there were people who ran these distances and then seeing people running at the 100k and 50k events had a massive impact on me. I just knew I wanted to be able to that too. So I started running! I joined a gym for the first time in my life to focus on core strength & conditioning & found a brilliant trainer too.
Fortunately, after all this I found I absolutely love running😂 and my plan to run ultras is now under way. The biggest threat to my plan is me; so no more ignoring rest days ! and I'm still getting used to what my body is saying; working out what are aches & pains to be ignored and what are signs to take it easy. But I will get there!
Brilliant video and message, Ladies. I've been a serious runner for 41+ years and I can attest to the declines you mentioned. Can still do a 5k under 27 minutes (age 74) but it disappoints me to lose my abilities. Your message served to buoy my spirits though. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing Tim! Keep running 😊
Lots of great stories here among the comments. My own is that I started running 7 years ago at the age of 41 and improved all my times until three years ago. This year has been noticeably slower, probably due to the lack of racing and motivation. I would still like to be able to qualify for Boston one day, luckily by the time it's next run, I'll have an extra five minutes to get in :)
I started power walking in March as physical therapy after having knee surgery for a compressed nerve, and progressed into running. My current 5k PR is 19:54 10k PR is 40:32 and increased my weekly long runs to approx 20 miles. I’m 49. I ran in my 20’s but didn’t learn what I know now regarding recovery, warm ups and cool downs (much of this thanks to your channel 😊) so I feel I’m a better, more efficient, and healthier runner now. I do admit I get a sense of satisfaction as I run past other runners 10-20 years younger than me 🏃🏻♀️😅 My best advice is you are indeed never too old to start making running a lifestyle.
I am 57 and took up running last year having been inactive in a sporting sense for over a decade. I improved quickly and have a current best 5k time of 22.56. I am mixing the running with weight training to build and maintain muscle strength and that does seem to help. I would encourage anyone to get out there and have a go as the health benefits I have enjoyed since I started are really worth it. The Running Channel videos have provided me with lots of useful advice in terms of how to train, eat, rest and how to avoid injuries by warming up properly. My aim is to get near to 20 mins for 5k and 46 mins for 10k. I may not get there but I am enjoying challenging myself.Keep providing encouraging videos please! Steven D
Thanks Steven! All great tips :-)
I'm 50 and started running end of last year. Ran a 20:57 5k, 44:40 10k and 1:40:00 1/2 marathon over the past few weeks. Never been a runner and never enjoyed it before, but got into it more and more by watching you guys. Great show, keep it up👍
Thanks so much Mark, and those are some fantastic times! Well done :-)
I'm 56, dibbled in running for several years, but have run several HM, my PR is 2hr22mins. June I started "training" including proper nutrition and recovery. I just time trialed a 5K @ 24:55. This weekend I am running a HM, so I am excited to see what my PR will be!! I have greatly improved these six months. Up until now, I have never broken 30mins in a 5K.
Thanks for the inspo and gathering so many facts!. I started running at 54 and although I can't say I'm at Marathon standard, I really really enjoy it, especially now that going out and about isn't so easy. I do miss Parkrun though.
Started in my 30s, but didn't enter a race until 53, then joined a few running clubs. Still getting faster at 58 thanks to more miles, interval training, and mostly being inspired by, and learning from, runners of all ages. Hope to keep setting PBs while the window for improvement remains open, but more importantly stay healthy and just keep going.
I am 54 started running at age age 52. The advice I would give is that you are only competing against yourself. Strive for Improving over time. Keep a log. It is fun to look back at the progress you have made
Great advice! Thanks for watching 😊
I have never been a runner. Only ran when playing football/soccer socially. I've had ankle and foot problems my whole life and after seriously rolling my ankle about 7 years ago, i gave up on soccer as well. Late 2017 I eventually got to see a specialist about my ankle and he gave me a cortizone injection and said my soccer days were over and that I would probably need an injection every couple of months. Early 2019 I had the motivation to lose weight (and have since lost close to 30kg). I was doing HIIT bodyweight workouts and after i noticed the weight coming off my brother talked me into trying Parkrun late last year (I was 37 then) and have been hooked on running ever since. Been running on average about 3-4 times a week since my 1st Parkrun.
Be interested to see how my running develops as I get older as I have no benchmark in which to compare. All I know is that I have never been fitter or healthier and am really enjoying getting out.
PS. Never needed another injection on my ankle since that 1st consult.
I started to run at age 50. Now, 4 years later I just finished my first Marathon and there will be many more to come. Don't worry about speed, yes a 20 yr old will run past you, so what. Enjoy the run.
That's a fantastic outlook, Petra! Well done to you!
Well said. We need to remember that we are doing this for ourselves and have fun with it.
Another great video all. I have noticed your subscribers, any plans to celebrate when you hit 200k?? Fantastic achievement 👌🍾👏👏👏
Thanks so much Simon! Yes just hit 200k today - it's incredible :-)
@@runningchannel WOW! Congratulations, fantastic achievement but I'm not surprised, brilliant channel 👌👏👏👏👏👏
Hadn’t run for 30 years but downloaded C5K end of May this year. Running regular 5 to 6Ks, quite happy with my average 7.5 minute kilometres at 61 years of age at 90 plus kg. It’s not about the times it’s the health benefits mental and physical😀🏃♂️
Couldn't agree more!
Took up running at 40, and now, at 52 I’ve become completely hooked on ultrarunning, longest so far 90 k. I’m keeping a VoMax at +43 and are aiming for longer races and Ironman in 2022.
And I’m trying hard not to use my age as an excuse to be a quitter😎🦿🦾
Thanks for a excellent channel🙏⭐️🤗
Aww thanks so much Carina and go you! 90k is awesome!
I just turned 50 and only started running 4 years ago. I had a great year doing PBs for my 10 and 21km runs. Who knows, maybe at some point I might slow down, but for now I am loving it. In South Africa we have a 70 year old ultra marathon athlete who has competed in 43 consecutive Two Oceans ultra marathons (56km) and 47 consecutive Comrades ultra marathons (90km).
That's awesome Philip well done on your PBs and so encouraging about the ultra marathon athlete too!
53 now and started running 6 years ago. Averaging 50 miles per week, but only running a 8:00 pace, which may not be too bad for 53 I guess. I do enjoy it and I am significant heathier than when I started. Lower weight, blood work is close to perfect, and look much better than when I was in my 30's!
Started to run at almost 49 and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it, even if I was really working hard all the time. Now just turned 50 and I’m looking at my first 10 km race in a couple of weeks. Got a bit faster, but the big change is that I recover much better and faster. Looking to complete a half marathon by the end of 2021 if all goes well.
Thank you so much for thinking about how running is as you get older, very inspiring.
Thanks so much Nathalie and good luck with your half marathon training!
Started at 47 and was getting better but at 50 I noticed a significant drop in top end speed. However changing over to marathons from halfs this past summer at 53, the training made a significant difference and I am getting near my fastest time when I was 49.
Loved this one a lot since it is something ageing is bound to happen. It gives me hope! 😇
I started just before my 20s because I did not have the money to do a fancy sport while paying for my studies too. But I felt great for over a week after each run going all out for about an hour. Now, 20y later I started training ‘smart’. Being conscious about the how and why to become a better runner, the running channel gave me the occasional inspiration and confirmation on things, I feel like I am improving still after every run. Used to be ‘dead’ after a 55min 10k and feeling banged up for several days. Now I run a 51min 10k without having to ease up afterwards because of muscle aches and tiredness. Still ‘dead’ after a pb 10k (46:46) though! 😝
Doing my first ever race in Malaysia in September (half marathon) and it will be 3 weeks before my 50th. Im not fast but as long as the knee holds up, i reckon the next step will be a full marathon next year. 🏃
Not ancient yet but getting older :) i have found my upper body strength has increased but my running has got slower, but there's 2 things, never did a proper running program as cycling was my main hobby and 2, i find i appreciate scenery, the pleasure of doing running more, talking to people ... as long as I don't take up golf it's ok :)
Ohhhh, the old tale of "isnt running bad for your knees?" :D I sometimes wonder, if they asked Pheiddippides that question, before he died of exhaustion after running to Athens
I started running 5ks to half marathons at the age of 41. I haven't really gotten faster but definitely stronger in 2020. I shaved 18 mins off of my 10 mile time this week. That was just increasing endurance, cause I'm a run/walker at 49.5 yrs old. keep Running!
I started running in August 2019 at the age of 38 and couldn't run more than 100 meters. I've gotten down to about 27:00 minute 5K and I regularly run 10K trail runs. I definitely am getting slowly faster, so I haven't reached any sort of peak yet. I wish I would have started running in my teens though! :)
Being a older runner I have a lot to say on this subject. I even made a 5 part blog on my experiences, but I think youtube won't let me link it. Anyway I'm 60 and I just started running at age 55. My Parkrun PB is about 23:30 from 2018. One thing I really noticed and a hard lesson to learn as a older person is recovery time. You just cant run back to back, day to day like a lot of running videos with young people tell you to do in order to run faster/longer. It doesn't work for me. Not even close. I need a day off, or to cross train if I am to stay at peak. I also bought the book called "Fast after 50" and the conclusion he comes to is for older people, its all about strength and HIIT, not endurance. The more weights the better. This supposedly promotes testosterone and muscle growth and growth hormones. I do workouts 6 days a week now, but now I mix it up. Run 3 days a week, or 4 if i'm feeling really good. I mix the remaining days with at least 2 strength workouts mixed with walking.
Thanks so much for the tips Jeff!
Started at 63 doing couch to 5k.
Ran my first half marathon in February 2023 in Glasgow the week before my 66th birthday......2hours 1minute 31seconds.
I started at 40. I got faster as I got older, but I think that was due to more experience with my running and losing weight. I peaked in 2018 with a 4h29 marathon but this last year I've slowed down again. More to do with putting weight back on than age, I think. Still working on that. Will keep running though as I love it!
I started running in 2005 when I was fifty and still at it at 68. Have a hard time getting my VO2max up, but I can do a run walk routine 4:40/2:15 and keep that up for over an hour and sometimes skip the slow down and put in a couple of fartleks.. even in winter. Most often with a TE over 3.5 I have plenty of muscle mass, but it doesn't help me much.. I think it hinders me actually. Lovin that runner's high, regardless, that's for sure.
No mention of the legendary Clare elms or Tommy Hughes who regularly set times with over 100% and grading and inspiration to many runners?
Love watching y'all.. thank you for the great content!!
Our pleasure!
For me running started for real when I was 58. provoked by my wife and son in law. Saying I couldn't run a 10K. Now it's a lifestyle it changes my life totally my diabetes is better than ever. And every week I run 20 to 30k. is should have been a half marathon this year but the COVID-19 postpone to next year.
Started at 40 and now I am 45 and I am still improving my time. I have a coach since February and that is making the difference, combined with mostly plant based diet, stretching and CrossFit
That's really interesting Danilo! Do you attribute any one of those things as making the main difference or do you think it's the combination that has worked well for you?
Started running when I was 18 now I’m 21 and I’m the fastest I’ve been. I made major gains in the first few months but didn’t run consistently until this year and that’s when the progress has been made.
I’m 54 and I started running just 2 years ago. I can recall I could hardly catch my breath after just a few minutes in my first run which ended up with a cramp in my right calf😅. After months of training, though I manage to run a 5k in 27 minutes and a half marathon in 2hr 20m last month. Both are my personal best and I feel strongly that I can still do much better as I haven’t done much of intervals and strength training yet.
Standing still I'm 71, but when running I'm ageless.
I was a 400m sprinter in my teens & early 20's and then stopped running completely. Start of this year as 39y.o decided to do a lap of a track and ran more than double my PB time, and came to sad realisation no longer have the fast twitch muscles of my youth. So, decided to do my own couch to 5K program and couldn't be happier, progressing from 7min/km down to 4min pace. Regret not trying the middle & long distance stuff earlier in life.
Finding out running on pavement is the worst, I go for trails now.....
Great advice!
I’ve just started running doing the couch to 5K and I’m 50 I’m at week 8 now so any advice is great
Thanks
Try the run walk run method of Jeff Galloway. It is great to start to run.
Fantastic Antony! Good luck with your training and keep us updated with your progress :-)
interesting articles, thank you. for me running performance depends a lot from how much time can you dedicate to it, if you are a person with family and work there is a limit that you can reach. i am over 50, i found out that my break-down point is 90-100km a week, above that i can't recover anymore and my performance degrade instead of increasing. But i can still faster than my sons that are in the 20s :)
I started 4 years ago at 69. I was so unfit I failed to complete C25K first time but I kept go trying Been chasing sub 30 5k now I have done it I'm really happy with my norm of 32mins. Found that I am happiest running 8-10km. I find that strange but its really enjoyable if I stick to about 6:45/km. BTW kudos to my trainer who has seen me go from 127kg to my current 79kg and has been getting me much fitter
Amazing, well done!!
Started running at 41 years of age weighing 14 stone 8lbs .
Started running for charity initially - then got hooked .
Now run at the age of 47 and weighing 11st 4lbs :-
5km 16 mins 54
10km 36 mins
Half 1hr 20 mins and marathon 2hrs 58 !
Incredible, David! Well done!
I got told at my recent gait analysis that I was classed as an elderly runner (I’m 51) and would never get any faster (I was trying to get to a sub 30 minute 5km). I almost gave up running altogether but luckily I have good friends who convinced me otherwise. Definitely a huge hit to the confidence though 😥
Nearly 4 years ago at 48, although I did (and still do) a lot of mountaineering. Running was intended to help lose a few kilos that I was not happy dragging up a mountain, but I kind of got into it more than I thought. At the start of the year I had got to the point parkrun was 22min +/- 30 sec depending on the day, but my 5K times have dropped off a bit as I have been doing longer trail runs over the summer. Still improving, but the training effect is being eaten away by aging, so if I want that sub 20min parkrun, I had better get on with it. The trouble is, I just like to run and don't really do any structured training and I suspect that is why I have plateaued. I guess It means I will have to put a bit more focus in... and yes I have seen the sub 20 5K video. It will power not ignorance that is stopping me.
I am 50, started running 5 years ago. Lost nearly 50 LBS and run on average about 25 miles a week. I also adopted vegan diet and that even improved my running form. Running is the greatest happiness in my life!
Amazing, keep up the great running!
I didn't start running till i was 56. I'm now 66 and still running, however I took a year and a half off which turned out to be a bad idea cause coming back to my previous fitness level has been very difficult and I'm not sure even possible at this point. My main suggestion is to give yourself plenty of rest time. Even when I was training for a marathon, I never ran more then 4 times a week - usually only 3.
Running is about freedom. At any age.
Picked up running again this year. Used to be fit, had become a fat middle aged man with hypertension. Switched up my diet and got active. Did C25K in 4.5 weeks by running 3 day blocks. Have lost 32lb and running 5k in 28 mins. I am 49 and want to be as fast and fit at 50 as I was at 20. Moreover, I have every intention of running into my 80s and beyond.
Great stuff Barry, well done!!
As I've gotten older I've gotten Slower.. I don't know what everybody is talking about but I can tell the difference between how I ran in 20s verse versus my 40s..
Love your cool, awesome video.
Thanks so much
67 I'll run a hilly 5 miles and my legs will feel like tired lead so l won't repeat a 5 mile run for 3 or 4 days. I wonder if I recover quicker than I feel and should try every other day. Not much science on optimal rest for old geezer. Garmin says my vo2 max is 39. Race estimate by fenix is way too optimistic though.
Started running at 46 and am still getting faster at 53. In 2020 have managed 5k PB of 19:53 and half marathon of 1:35. Running 30 miles a week with at least one hill/speed session but S&C twice a week is key.
Those are fantastic times, James! Well done!
What about the extra weight we seem to carry around as we age. I'm 30 or 40 lbs more than I was at 18. Not even noticeably fat.
And unfortunately muscle atrophy too. More fat, less muscle.
We started running a couple of years ago when I was 52 and son was 6.
I'm still much faster than him, but it'll be interesting to see how long until we're equal... I reckon I've still got another 3 years.
(And I wonder whether that'll be the same year he first beats me at tennis 🙂)
Run for yourself and enjoy.
You appear to have forgotten Tommy Hughes who ran 2.27:52 in Frankfurt 2019 (59) and 2.30:02 in Lisburn , this year.
At 59, he’s a mere whippersnapper! 😉
Doh! Ed Whitlock ran under 3 hours in his 70s, not 4! Interesting video, but some people age better than others too.
Indeed they do 😂👍
I started running at age 48. I ran my first 5 k and I was hook
Some good news: I run a 5K four minutes quicker than the centenarian :)
I started running in my 40’s and now at 49 have just run my fastest 5k (21:24). Age ain’t stopping me!!!! 😊😊
Brilliant, Christina! That is such a fantastic time - well done!
@@runningchannel Thank you so much 😊😊
I hope to reach my personal record this weekend at age 52 on marathon distance: 5:00 hours. Anybody who is faster than that is taking illegal substances! Please tell me what?
You can do it Lila!
I think you'll find Ed Whitlock ran under 3 hours for the marathon at 73. 2:59:10 in 2003 (you said 4 Anna!)
lets hear it from the 80,s yr oldies,
I need 20 mins atleast for warmup, I am 29....
Can you do a mile race while running and juggling three tennis balls at the same time
Now that's definitely one for Andy! He can juggle :)
I brk up my PB every month.. Present is 5k (26.42) 10k (55.15) 21k is (2:10:12) age is 47
Anyone who says "running is bad for the knees" doesn't know anything about running. They may want to refer to these videos.
Thanks Coach!
Very inspiring video thanks 👍👍
You’re welcome, thanks for watching. Who wouldn’t be inspired by all those awesome runners?!
I’ve just taken up running this year age 56: from C25K to 10k in 6 months! 😃
Well done!
Have been Running consistently for over 50 years. Ran to school & home again my first 9 grades. Lastest certified 5K was a 18:23.
Awesome
18:23 at what age?
I’m. Currently 61.
I'm 52 and *nearly* as fast as I was in my mid 30's.
I definitely train a lot smarter these days, the technology that's available to us these days is incredible and has helped me a lot.
That's great Iain and really encouraging to hear! How has your training changed since your mid-30's?
@@runningchannel Mainly the 80/20 training which you covered recently!
Iain, that is awesome! Yes, things have changed so much, I just turned 50 and my training has trained massively because of technology and just the overall amount of good information out there!
Quite right. You learn so much as an older runner.
I started to run about 4 years ago (couldn't run 2k on a flat treadmill).
Today (52) I run mostly ultras. I still getting faster this year I did PB in 5 , 10 and 21.1K (21:40 , 46 & 1:46 )
Great to hear! What is it you love about ultras?
@@runningchannel what I like about ultras: Nature (specially mountains and lakes), making friends (not making many friends during a 10k race), overcoming difficulties.
From the other side running after a PB doesn't speak to me. what exactly is the difference between 3:59:xx or 4:00:xx in a marathon (the possibility to brag or to be laugh at you) Not for me thank you.
I am 66 and started running 5 years ago. Had some knee problems at first but saw a great physical therapist and am now doing fine. Ran a half marathon Sunday and got a PB of 2:15:52, 20 minutes faster than last year. 🙂
Woohoo! We love a PB! Well done :-)
What a great job I am impressed.i hope that I can do that I am 66 this year.all the best my friend 😀.