I used to run 800/1600/and 3200 in high school (2016ish). Times were 1:55, 4:26, and 9:49 respectively. I am currently 24 y/o engineering student. Do I have any hope at all at being a competitive runner at my age? looking for motivational stories from those who have been in similar circumstances. thanks.
Yes.
You obviously have innate talent. You can definitely be competitive in local 5ks if you trained seriously again. 24 is not that old. If you trained hard for 5 years you could surprise yourself just how fast you could run in your late 20s.
Also this:
https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a25725322/colin-mccourt/
Your 800 is certainly your best. You have natural speed. Add better endurance and you could certainly run some fast 5ks in your late 20s.
Run 100 mile weeks for a few years and get back to us.
nb719 wrote:
I used to run 800/1600/and 3200 in high school (2016ish). Times were 1:55, 4:26, and 9:49 respectively. I am currently 24 y/o engineering student. Do I have any hope at all at being a competitive runner at my age? looking for motivational stories from those who have been in similar circumstances. thanks.
Depends on how you define competitive.
You'd think you'd could at least have plenty of good years ripping up the Open category in road racing / XC, or middle-distance track at the Regional/State and possibly National level.
You are 24. You are engineering student. I would think you are smart enough to figure it out.
Sign up for 10k or Half Marathons in your area and train for it. And go for it.
Maybe you like it and train towards Marathon, Maybe not.
Or you can go the trail route and sign up for races there.
Or do both.
So many options but just start with the next accessible race you are interested in, in your area.
Don't overthink it.
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