What a timely article! Iām about to turn 65(!) and I was so glad to read this article! I have been so down about it, but I think now I just need a perspective adjustment. Thank you!!
It's so good to get some validation on this very tough pill to swallow, for those of us on the back side of life. Great tips to keep in mind as we age.
I started back running at 55; I'm 62 and see a slow down in speed. Yes, I'd love to be able to do a 10 minute mile, but my reality is that it's not going to happen. I'm okay with that. I have to remind myself that I'm STILL doing more than most people I know that are my age and a decade (or two) younger. I too am a recreational runner; I teach middle school and running is an awesome stress reliever! I generally run (run/walk) at least 2.5 miles on a sluggish day, and 5-6 miles on a good day, 2-3 days a week. I feel like I can conquer the world at the end of a run. My chiropractor has told me to continue doing what I'm doing, I have the spine of a 20 something year old. My last bone density test had actually shown improvement from previous years. I hope that I am still running some races 10-20 years from now.....just to say I CAN!
I can also really relate to this. However, I do still wear my watch and run miles not just time. I'm not obsessed with my time, but I do feel proud when I upload my run to an app on my phone and see how much I've run in a month's time or in the past year.
I think that's why I am enjoying running a virtual challenge right now. Even though I'm taking a week off due to some hip issues and vacation, I'm still ahead of my goal for finishing the challenge. It doesn't matter what my time is or how long it takes me, but knowing that at age 54 I can still complete the challenge is good for me both physically and mentally.
Having just turned 50 in June, I totally relate to this article! In the past year or so, my mindset has shifted from āhow fast is my mileā to āhow many minutes am I running today,ā and I love it! I feel free from the pressure of not being as fast as other women my age or younger. Iām me. I run at my pace. I race to experience a new course & have fun! Iām a runner and I want to be running until I die.
Good tips woven into this article! I have ehlers-danlos syndrome, and the physical effects of that look and feel a lot like being a decade older than my true age. I'm guessing a lot of people with illnesses like chronic fatigue syndrome or similar problemsāespecially as we are now seeing many cases of COVID-19 manifesting in those waysāhave to adjust their running, taking cues from the older runners among us.
Love this article! As a 65 year old jogger/walker, who was previously a runner, this article hits home. I power-walked 5.77 miles this morning and I will embrace every day that I can continue to put one foot in front of the other. Thank you always for a well-timed article.
Really enjoyed the article and gives me good insight for my running as I am over 60. I, thankfully, have a consistent strength training schedule to help combat the aging process!!
Thanks for giving the 60's good advice! I can use it! My running is slower, but my intentionality has grown and overall form is better, and actually safer. Still so thankful that my injuries are low and I can enjoy running! I now know what kind of running I'm good at, and I'm not intimidated anymore by not being good at Trail running, or not having a bunch of full marathons and triathlons in my list of accomplishments. I'm loving running again, and this forum has helped! Thanks!
What a timely article! Iām about to turn 65(!) and I was so glad to read this article! I have been so down about it, but I think now I just need a perspective adjustment. Thank you!!
It's so good to get some validation on this very tough pill to swallow, for those of us on the back side of life. Great tips to keep in mind as we age.
I started back running at 55; I'm 62 and see a slow down in speed. Yes, I'd love to be able to do a 10 minute mile, but my reality is that it's not going to happen. I'm okay with that. I have to remind myself that I'm STILL doing more than most people I know that are my age and a decade (or two) younger. I too am a recreational runner; I teach middle school and running is an awesome stress reliever! I generally run (run/walk) at least 2.5 miles on a sluggish day, and 5-6 miles on a good day, 2-3 days a week. I feel like I can conquer the world at the end of a run. My chiropractor has told me to continue doing what I'm doing, I have the spine of a 20 something year old. My last bone density test had actually shown improvement from previous years. I hope that I am still running some races 10-20 years from now.....just to say I CAN!
Thanks for another great topic!
I can also really relate to this. However, I do still wear my watch and run miles not just time. I'm not obsessed with my time, but I do feel proud when I upload my run to an app on my phone and see how much I've run in a month's time or in the past year.
I think that's why I am enjoying running a virtual challenge right now. Even though I'm taking a week off due to some hip issues and vacation, I'm still ahead of my goal for finishing the challenge. It doesn't matter what my time is or how long it takes me, but knowing that at age 54 I can still complete the challenge is good for me both physically and mentally.
Having just turned 50 in June, I totally relate to this article! In the past year or so, my mindset has shifted from āhow fast is my mileā to āhow many minutes am I running today,ā and I love it! I feel free from the pressure of not being as fast as other women my age or younger. Iām me. I run at my pace. I race to experience a new course & have fun! Iām a runner and I want to be running until I die.
Good tips woven into this article! I have ehlers-danlos syndrome, and the physical effects of that look and feel a lot like being a decade older than my true age. I'm guessing a lot of people with illnesses like chronic fatigue syndrome or similar problemsāespecially as we are now seeing many cases of COVID-19 manifesting in those waysāhave to adjust their running, taking cues from the older runners among us.
Love this article! As a 65 year old jogger/walker, who was previously a runner, this article hits home. I power-walked 5.77 miles this morning and I will embrace every day that I can continue to put one foot in front of the other. Thank you always for a well-timed article.
Really enjoyed the article and gives me good insight for my running as I am over 60. I, thankfully, have a consistent strength training schedule to help combat the aging process!!
Thanks for giving the 60's good advice! I can use it! My running is slower, but my intentionality has grown and overall form is better, and actually safer. Still so thankful that my injuries are low and I can enjoy running! I now know what kind of running I'm good at, and I'm not intimidated anymore by not being good at Trail running, or not having a bunch of full marathons and triathlons in my list of accomplishments. I'm loving running again, and this forum has helped! Thanks!
Gara