26 is nothing. I PRd at several distances well after turning 26. Yes you have to adjust your training a bit, but the best years can be ahead.
Crashed at 35 (steep drop off and decline) and again after my early 40s but have enjoyed comebacks and now a decade (now into my 50s) holding relatively steady.
Keys are consistency and passion for the sport.
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