Happy New Year!
I missed my marathon but am over my injury and running pretty well. On all easy runs, usually 10M, since December 20, I've dropped from 8:20s to 6:30s.
62M week w/10M@6:39/M New Year's, getting sick later that day, and 8M@6:30 yesterday.
First workout in two months tomorrow.
I just turned that great age of 49 so I'll be doing some "other" races this year. Whatever looks like fun or I might not do if I wanted to try to be competitive.
First up is a 6 hour race next sunday. Forecast is 80° and sunny.
It's -10° where I am at right now.
Hello Masters Runners,
I have questions regarding the Masters designation and age. I admit to being a little confused about what a Masters runner actually is? From looking at the USATF website, it looks like they (our governing body) have classified a Master as someone at the 35 year old threshold.
Twenty years ago, when I was a much younger man, and still in the open division, the 35-39 was a pseudo-category that they called a sub-masters runner-and it really didn't mean anything as this age range still competed against the open athletes for prizes etc. Now, it seems, they classify that as a masters?
It used to be that 40 years of age was a magic number that you turned that would allow you to actually win a division/age group again after having been witness to the slow and inevitable deterioration of your running prowess and glory.
So is 40 still it, or did I miss the reclassification? As I mount a comeback of sorts at the age of 40, will I be competing against 35 year olds for everlasting Masters glory and what is the rule when “major” races talk about “Masters Money?” Thanks in advance for any answers!
Welcome B-N,
Masters track begins at 35; this was a change implemented by USATF several years ago to correspond with international rules for masters track. Competition is in 5 year age groups.
In the US, Masters road and cross country still begins at 40 with competition in 10 year age groups.
Isn't the Portland airport a far drive from Bend ? Did you fly into Bend ?
The Portland airport is a haul and I don't find it worth the trip. I fly in/out of Bend/Redmond all the time.....connections in Seattle, Portland, San Fran, Denver. There is also now a direct flight on AA to LA.
Depending on where I go, can get long layovers in Seattle/Portland but, it doesn't bother me. I don't particularly like driving to Portland just to fly somewhere (Its 3ish hours) so I don't do it.
Thanks anthrrnr
Just over a year after microfracture surgery on my left knee, my goal for 2014 is to get under 18 minutes for the 5K. At this point I can only run 2-3 times a week (with lots of cross training). I really want to run a sub-5 mile again, but my attempts at that may have to wait until (body willing) 2015. Read about my recovery here: http://stillrunning1.wordpress.com
Female coach having affair with male runner. Should I report it?
Post about women banditing Brooklyn half marathon going viral on X
If Daniel's and Pfitz are outdated..then where do I look for modern training plans?
Colin Sahlman runs 1:45 and Nico Young runs 1:47 in the 800m tonight at the Desert Heat Classic