Now that so many of the world's greatest runners are inching into their late 30s and still going strong, it feels odd to me that the running community still categorizes runners who are in their 40s as "masters." I can see this thought process applying decades ago when athletes were still figuring out their true potential, but now this division just seems dated and should be pushed to 50+. Thoughts?
Masters should be 40+ not 35+.
When I turned 40, I started getting horribly loud and rancid flatulence, so you should take that into consideration.
Most elite T&F athletes have burned out before age 35 so 35 is fine for Master, T&F.
T&F it's fine at 35, marathon distance road running and higher should be 40+
frizoeing wrote:
Now that so many of the world's greatest runners are inching into their late 30s and still going strong, it feels odd to me that the running community still categorizes runners who are in their 40s as "masters." I can see this thought process applying decades ago when athletes were still figuring out their true potential, but now this division just seems dated and should be pushed to 50+. Thoughts?
Couldn't agree more.
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