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Week 325
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Salutations, 50+ers! Once again, you guys are posting more than I can keep up with. Lots of nice memories shared, along with discussion of how the average fields has declined as the number of charity races has exploded. I still remember back in the late '70s, we'd have some local 10K races up in Madison, where they'd hand you a numbered Popsicle stick and a T-shirt when you finished, and those that weren't through within the hour (probably even less) didn't see a finish chute, as they were already tearing down.
After the fairly impromptu trip to West Kentucky to view the eclipse (which was spectacular, I might add) I was pretty far behind schedule and needed to hunker down and get some things done at work and home. Gave it another go Thursday, running 4.3 miles, and we're almost there. Still some discomfort post-run on lateral motion, but no decreased mobility (ie-swelling); I can finally draw my calf fully up against my hamstring, which I've not been able to do up until this week. I certainly empathize with all you that are having mishaps this summer.
So my hope is that this summer of discontent is over and as I turn 58 this coming week, I'll start a new year chapter with renewed motivation to continue working on my hip strength that'll keep my knee functioning; dropping this weight that has exploded to 178 lbs; and be ready to roll come December for Club XC Nationals here in Lexington. We've already got our 50+ team together, and thanks to a couple of fast buddies who have just crossed the half-century threshold, I'll look forward to being the slow guy for once.
@D.G., welcome-interesting approach. I'll be curious to see how it fares moving forward. I think I've mentioned before that a local PT who specializes in working with runners told our club that his one advice for runners is to "do something else." No, not give up running, just don't have running be your sole activity. These days, yard work has been my "other" activity.
@57yo-your rapid decline in the mid-50's sounds about like me. I think Coyote Montane is right, and more attention in the kitchen is required.
@coming your way, post away. Good training with a keen interest in keeping it going into your 50's are what matters most. Socal Cush has been posting for a while and hasn't yet turned 50....but he's getting close.
OK, that's enough rambling for someone who hasn't done much of late. What's going on in your world? Looking forward to reading any race reports, especially from Racerdb and Cush on the Masters 1 Mile.
All the Best!