RDP wrote:
Bernd Heinrich started his racing career at 40. Or a few months prior to 40. His PR at 40 was 2:22. Well into his 40's, he set quite a few records at the ultra distance. (100K, 24-Hour and 100 Mile records).
At 75, he still jumps into shorter distance trail races, and does really well at them even at 75.
No, Heinrich started early as a youngster. Read his book "Why we run".
Just Another Guy wrote:
Steve Jones. I believe he started running after he was in the Royal Air Force.
No, Jones ran as a teen and started taking it a bit more seriously when he was in the RAF.
Rowdy Gaines started swimming as a high school junior.
He wasn't elite, but Bob Wiles is a good example of someone starting later in life and changing his lifestyle.
Here is a good article starting on page 4 :
Susan Loken
Started running in her 30's. Now in her 50's is still able to O.T.Q and win races.
shenanigan wrote:
Susan Loken
Started running in her 30's. Now in her 50's is still able to O.T.Q and win races.
https://runnerloken.wordpress.com/about/
One more time. MEN.