Changing gears and focusing on some shorter stuff and wondering if anyone out there has any interest in supplying weekly training for an older dude (will be 38 in a few weeks) who probably hasn't hit top speed in 15 years. I am not looking for a super serious paid engagement or anything but will definitely put in the work. Perhaps someone who has some experience racing these events and wants to coach eventually but doesn't have a ton of experience would be a good match.
Happy to exchange stuff on this thread or do it elsewhere.
Very quick running history:
* Picked up running about 3 years ago after a decade+ of no real exercise.
* Have focused mainly on longer stuff (5k, marathon etc.) with mixed results.
* Best PR is probably 5k (15:23) from last May. Was run on HM training.
* Definitely more inclined to shorter stuff. I am not small (6'2" and 185-190) and was a jumper when I was younger (not great but decent ... e.g. 2.05m in HJ). Did a lot of sprinting (100/200/400) alongside that in HS and some in college on top of the jumps.
* Was in a marathon cycle but ran into some health issues which sidelined me. Starting back up next week after 2 weeks or so off and 4 weeks or so of pretty sketchy training before that so not starting from the beginning but also not in great shape.
* No real time goals at this point given I am not quite sure how my body will respond to faster work.