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Recognition to Old Lady runner here. Don't know if I've ever read a comment on the LR Board from this demographic and I've been on these boards for 12 years now. If you're getting out, running, enjoying life, then you're doing something right now matter how fast you're moving.
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25' would give me an age grade in excess of 60%. Why can't that be an acceptable threshold for me?[/quote] You'd have to be younger than 13 or older than 52 in order for your 25 to put you in the >60% category. I'll assume you're 53 or older--in which case, yes, brother, you're doing fine with that time. I consider you a serious runner--and I'll be happy to see you at the starting line, since you're not the guy I'm worried about. Actually, we've got a 50 y.o. woman here in town who runs at 85% of her age-grade and kicks my ass every single time. THERE is a serious runner. |
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I beat that my freshman year of high school. I never did make the olympic team, even though I must have been a very serious runner. It will take more years to overcome the heart break then the years of commitment it took me to break 25 minutes. |
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60% AG may be a good cut off: 21:30 for open men 24:30 for open women |
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Thanks! You'd be surprised at our numbers--maybe not posting on LR or maybe posting but not giving ages. But there are definitely more women competing in the 60+ age range and doing really well (way better than my humble 68 or so percent in races). And as more baby boomers hit 60 and beyond and keep on competing, you'll see more serious competitors in that age range--for example, have a look at this link from Running Times: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=23472 Awe inspiring! Me? 19% BMI, resting pulse in 30s, and indulging in LR as one of my guilty pleasures. ;) Borderline serious--or borderline something or other. I would encourage other women my age to come here--entertaining threads, some useful advice and tips I've tried out. Overall, it's quite a trip, though you have to take some of it with a grain of salt. You can't come here with an ego that bruises easily. But I've reached the age where my ego is pretty black and blue anyway, so what's to worry if it accumulates more bruises? |
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I know Rae Baymiller. When I lived in NYC, she was the partner of a running doc named Dan Hamner, who happened to play harmonica, which is what I play. Nice lady! I'm glad to see she's #1 in the 65-69 category. She definitely had the build of a super-elite runner. Very nice lady. A 1:33 half marathon for a 65+ woman is strong as heck. |
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No, 10000 hours is a TERRIBLE 5k time.[/quote] this made me lol |