I’ve been very fortunate to have not gotten any running injuries in the 17 years I’ve been running, that’s not counting the 2023 bicycle crash. However, I got some lower abdominal muscle pains in February, but kept running through June. I avoided looking into it because I didn’t want anything to get in the way of me running the 2026 Boston Marathon with my granddaughter.
I’m checking it out now and doing some PT too. Running is a bit light, around ten miles a week where I would normally be at 40/week. I’m doing some indoor cycling too. My wife imposed a lifetime ban on outdoor cycling after the 2023 crash. Some pain lingers, but I’ll buildup enough miles and get to the Chicago Marathon start line ready for action.
I'm deep into training for the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in Mid-Sept thru early October.
Planning on 5 events: 60m, 200m, 400m and 5K, and a 2K rowing event (85-89 age group) Did all the runs last year and had a ball. This will be a first with the rowing. Have plans for a 5K and 10 miler in Oct and a 10 miler in dec. with all the heat, humidity and smoke from the Canadian and Minnesota fires, most of my training is on the "dreadmill". looking forward to cooler weather!
It will be indoors . I believe their machines are Concept II rowergs, not sure as this is my first year with the rowing. I have a Concept II that is 35 years old and still going strong - I use it strictly to keep my quads strong. Congrats to you on your total meters! That is fantastic!
Concept 2 has been around since 1976. Mine is about 3 years old a Concept 2 rowerg but I use it every day. Minimal upkeep. . .all you have to do is oil the chain!
Try learning to slide. . . not only does it build the quads, the technique uses everything. . .much easier with lots of meters. Fun to find a fellow rower on THM. I'm 79. . .one of the older Diamonds!
So true on "all you have to do is oil the chain"! Rowing is very popular in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics - last year the oldest female competitor was 92! In my age group (84-89) there were 7 males. My Concept II is a Model B - it's had some upgrades (foot rests and seat). Batteries for the readouts don't last long.
I'm looking forward to cooler weather, too! Ken, this is just awesome -- how are you practicing for the rowing event? I'm so jealous, this sounds like a blast 🙌
I had an application in to a position that opened up at the local college. They invited me for a preliminary half-hour zoom interview Tuesday afternoon. It went well, I thought. They were done with their questions halfway through, and I filled the rest of the time with pertinent questions and the tangents that ensued. They said I’d hear back by Friday if I’d be moving on to the next stage.
Well, they must have thought it went well too, because on Wednesday evening they invited me on campus this coming Monday for a 3-hour tour (a 3-hour tour) to meet other stakeholders in the campus community and have lunch.
Reading all these posts inspire me. I am walking the Camino de Santiago (Spain) with 2 of my sisters in September, and have the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon (#58) in October.
I am running a 10k in Moab, Utah in late September as part of a cancer fundraiser. The run will be held on private land where some of John Wayne’s films were shot. I’m currently dealing with plantar fasciitis but am hopeful I can be in ok shape by then. I have also volunteered to support a new UTMB (ultra running Mont Blanc) race to be held at Snowbasin ski resort in early September. As a newcomer to trail running, I thought it would be fun to see the sport up close, especially since the race course is about 20 minutes from my home and on the trails that I often hike.
So you live in/near Moab, then? I can only imagine how gorgeous it must be, from seeing the photos I've seen of races out there over the years. Have a blast!
I'm looking forward to getting my running groove back!! I've recently started running again since my back injury last May. Missed all the hot, summer running, missed the Philly Half in November I signed up for, missed those beautiful clear, cold, winter runs, and those first warm spring morning runs. Totally depressing!
I'm almost 65, so I'm hoping I can actually BE a runner again. Not so easy coming back from an injury as you get older. But I can't wait for that feeling of being out there all alone, sweaty and happy! Fingers crossed!
I'm hoping you can too, Michele! Love that for you -- what happened to your back, by the way? And how are you feeling now? I've got my fingers crossed for you too!
Thanks, Terrell! Just a herniated disc. But, it totally took me out of everything. Couldn't do ANY activity for a full year. Not 100% yet, but I'm happy to be able to live a somewhat normal life!
Thanks for doing this!! It's fun to read everyone else's stories. :)
I'm looking forward to more trail miles in training this year! This is the first year I have enough flexibility in my schedule to get out on the trail consistently throughout the week. It's making me feel like trails are really my life, and not just this thing I do once a week or at races only. I'm also excited to see how getting more specific training shows up in my performance at races. My next one is a scenic 50K in November in north Florida!
I am SUPER-EXCITED in a way I haven't been in a longggggg time to launch, "Timeless By Design"--I'm still working on it...(the About page is up) still figuring out complete vision for content, but I'm finishing my first "Spotlight" interview and HAVING A BLAST. (So much more fun than querying agents and suffering through endless rejections.) Eventually, I'm gonna hit you up for an interview. 😁
Doing the Cotswolds Way walk/hike in England with another couple in late September. Should be pretty low-key. Planning to run my third half marathon at the NYRR United Half in March "with" my young adult daughter who is moving to NYC (she is a former college runner and will be in a vastly different start wave than me). My first half was the United Half two years ago and it was a great experience so I'm hoping for a repeat. I'm almost 57 and have never run a marathon but am marathon-curious. So my plan and hope is to stay injury-free and go from the March half to training for the NYC marathon in the fall of 2027. I have not been running outside this summer so the thought of having to do a lot of hot summer and early fall training is the main thing about marathon training that gives me pause. I have really enjoyed training for winter halfs the past three years!
I've done a 5k in Kenya several times. The organization, Kenya Connect, supports health, education and futures in the area around a village of Wamunyu, in Machackos County, Kenya. This year they expand it to a 21.2k race. I'm looking forward to running with the barefoot kids through the countryside.
I signed up for the half marathon in Dallas in December, and three of my four daughters are running it, too, so I’m really looking forward to that. I’m also going to sign up for Outlast, which comes to my town in February 2027: it’s one 5k, every hour, for six hours (https://www.texasoutlawrunning.com/outlast). It sounds like a really cool challenge that’s different from just a straight up long run like a half marathon.
I feel that high past 5k or so. I try to avoid all thoughts and create an empty mind, thats when the high kicks in. By this time body and mind will be well warmed up. So then I just try to maintain it and have play there. I was shocked first time I ran 20k in this summer ever in my life.
And this in turn increases my day to day energy levels and productivity. Overall running is going great and is changing my life.
My goal of the moment is to not expire while slogging through the heat and humidity. Then maybe actually Run 5 miles when Autumn tempers the challenge. Happy trails
Mid-October I’ll be lining up for my 39th marathon in Chicago.
My first marathon in 2008 was in Chicago and I figured it would be fun to go back and experience the course seventeen years later.
Carlos, that’s amazing! How is your training for it going?
Training is a bit light currently.
I’ve been very fortunate to have not gotten any running injuries in the 17 years I’ve been running, that’s not counting the 2023 bicycle crash. However, I got some lower abdominal muscle pains in February, but kept running through June. I avoided looking into it because I didn’t want anything to get in the way of me running the 2026 Boston Marathon with my granddaughter.
I’m checking it out now and doing some PT too. Running is a bit light, around ten miles a week where I would normally be at 40/week. I’m doing some indoor cycling too. My wife imposed a lifetime ban on outdoor cycling after the 2023 crash. Some pain lingers, but I’ll buildup enough miles and get to the Chicago Marathon start line ready for action.
I'm deep into training for the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in Mid-Sept thru early October.
Planning on 5 events: 60m, 200m, 400m and 5K, and a 2K rowing event (85-89 age group) Did all the runs last year and had a ball. This will be a first with the rowing. Have plans for a 5K and 10 miler in Oct and a 10 miler in dec. with all the heat, humidity and smoke from the Canadian and Minnesota fires, most of my training is on the "dreadmill". looking forward to cooler weather!
Rowing should be fun. will it be on the water? I do indoor rowing all the time on the Concept 2.Over 2 million meters moving on toward 3 million! :)
It will be indoors . I believe their machines are Concept II rowergs, not sure as this is my first year with the rowing. I have a Concept II that is 35 years old and still going strong - I use it strictly to keep my quads strong. Congrats to you on your total meters! That is fantastic!
Concept 2 has been around since 1976. Mine is about 3 years old a Concept 2 rowerg but I use it every day. Minimal upkeep. . .all you have to do is oil the chain!
Try learning to slide. . . not only does it build the quads, the technique uses everything. . .much easier with lots of meters. Fun to find a fellow rower on THM. I'm 79. . .one of the older Diamonds!
So true on "all you have to do is oil the chain"! Rowing is very popular in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics - last year the oldest female competitor was 92! In my age group (84-89) there were 7 males. My Concept II is a Model B - it's had some upgrades (foot rests and seat). Batteries for the readouts don't last long.
I'm looking forward to cooler weather, too! Ken, this is just awesome -- how are you practicing for the rowing event? I'm so jealous, this sounds like a blast 🙌
I have an old (35 years) Concept II rower in my basement that I use. It also helps my running as it really strengthens my quads.
I had an application in to a position that opened up at the local college. They invited me for a preliminary half-hour zoom interview Tuesday afternoon. It went well, I thought. They were done with their questions halfway through, and I filled the rest of the time with pertinent questions and the tangents that ensued. They said I’d hear back by Friday if I’d be moving on to the next stage.
Well, they must have thought it went well too, because on Wednesday evening they invited me on campus this coming Monday for a 3-hour tour (a 3-hour tour) to meet other stakeholders in the campus community and have lunch.
I’m crossing all my fingers! Good vibes welcome!
A three-hour tour? Be sure to pack a bunch of extra clothes. Those tours can go a little longer sometimes.
That quick call-back is a great sign. Keep us posted on progress.
Derek, this is AMAZING, my friend! That sounds like a really, really good sign. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you -- let us know how it goes! 🤞
Reading all these posts inspire me. I am walking the Camino de Santiago (Spain) with 2 of my sisters in September, and have the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon (#58) in October.
Denise I'm so jealous! I've heard amazing, amazing things about the Camino... will this be your first time?
Yes it will be my first. I hope I will be able to do it more than once as there are several routes I would like to take.
Looking forward to Medoc Marathon in Bordeaux, France. Not yet sure how to train to drink 23 glasses of wine and eat oysters while running 42.2km. 😂
LOL!!! I'm not either, but I bet it'll be a blast to try! 🤣
I am running a 10k in Moab, Utah in late September as part of a cancer fundraiser. The run will be held on private land where some of John Wayne’s films were shot. I’m currently dealing with plantar fasciitis but am hopeful I can be in ok shape by then. I have also volunteered to support a new UTMB (ultra running Mont Blanc) race to be held at Snowbasin ski resort in early September. As a newcomer to trail running, I thought it would be fun to see the sport up close, especially since the race course is about 20 minutes from my home and on the trails that I often hike.
So you live in/near Moab, then? I can only imagine how gorgeous it must be, from seeing the photos I've seen of races out there over the years. Have a blast!
I'm looking forward to getting my running groove back!! I've recently started running again since my back injury last May. Missed all the hot, summer running, missed the Philly Half in November I signed up for, missed those beautiful clear, cold, winter runs, and those first warm spring morning runs. Totally depressing!
I'm almost 65, so I'm hoping I can actually BE a runner again. Not so easy coming back from an injury as you get older. But I can't wait for that feeling of being out there all alone, sweaty and happy! Fingers crossed!
I'm hoping you can too, Michele! Love that for you -- what happened to your back, by the way? And how are you feeling now? I've got my fingers crossed for you too!
Thanks, Terrell! Just a herniated disc. But, it totally took me out of everything. Couldn't do ANY activity for a full year. Not 100% yet, but I'm happy to be able to live a somewhat normal life!
Thanks for doing this!! It's fun to read everyone else's stories. :)
I'm looking forward to more trail miles in training this year! This is the first year I have enough flexibility in my schedule to get out on the trail consistently throughout the week. It's making me feel like trails are really my life, and not just this thing I do once a week or at races only. I'm also excited to see how getting more specific training shows up in my performance at races. My next one is a scenic 50K in November in north Florida!
How awesome, Abby! Will this be your first 50K?
No, not my first! But my first time in that particular area in Florida :)
I am SUPER-EXCITED in a way I haven't been in a longggggg time to launch, "Timeless By Design"--I'm still working on it...(the About page is up) still figuring out complete vision for content, but I'm finishing my first "Spotlight" interview and HAVING A BLAST. (So much more fun than querying agents and suffering through endless rejections.) Eventually, I'm gonna hit you up for an interview. 😁
Diana I love this!! Just saw the email this morning and made a mental note to check it out. This sounds really exciting 🙌
Yay! It’s exciting to me, too!
Sep 20. My 37th half marathon. Age 72. I will never stop. (28 marathons).
Every race I consider it a new PR.
GK
Doing the Cotswolds Way walk/hike in England with another couple in late September. Should be pretty low-key. Planning to run my third half marathon at the NYRR United Half in March "with" my young adult daughter who is moving to NYC (she is a former college runner and will be in a vastly different start wave than me). My first half was the United Half two years ago and it was a great experience so I'm hoping for a repeat. I'm almost 57 and have never run a marathon but am marathon-curious. So my plan and hope is to stay injury-free and go from the March half to training for the NYC marathon in the fall of 2027. I have not been running outside this summer so the thought of having to do a lot of hot summer and early fall training is the main thing about marathon training that gives me pause. I have really enjoyed training for winter halfs the past three years!
I've done a 5k in Kenya several times. The organization, Kenya Connect, supports health, education and futures in the area around a village of Wamunyu, in Machackos County, Kenya. This year they expand it to a 21.2k race. I'm looking forward to running with the barefoot kids through the countryside.
Steve, this is AMAZING! Do you live in Kenya year-round?
I signed up for the half marathon in Dallas in December, and three of my four daughters are running it, too, so I’m really looking forward to that. I’m also going to sign up for Outlast, which comes to my town in February 2027: it’s one 5k, every hour, for six hours (https://www.texasoutlawrunning.com/outlast). It sounds like a really cool challenge that’s different from just a straight up long run like a half marathon.
This sounds so cool, Chris!! I love that you make running a family affair -- that's just awesome.
I’m lucky that some of them run. Makes it more fun for sure!
No, I visit every other year as a part of NGO board oversight. We pair their race with a 5k in Ellicott City, MD as an annual fundraiser.
I just signed up for my first ever (half) marathon (Niagara falls marathon). I want to finish it under 1.45, for a goal.
Ebin, this is awesome!!! 🙌 How’s your running going now?
Thank for the reply.
I feel that high past 5k or so. I try to avoid all thoughts and create an empty mind, thats when the high kicks in. By this time body and mind will be well warmed up. So then I just try to maintain it and have play there. I was shocked first time I ran 20k in this summer ever in my life.
And this in turn increases my day to day energy levels and productivity. Overall running is going great and is changing my life.
My goal of the moment is to not expire while slogging through the heat and humidity. Then maybe actually Run 5 miles when Autumn tempers the challenge. Happy trails