You are absolutely right. Camille Herron will be 37 on Tuesday.
Ann Trason at that age had already won Western States 9 times.
You are absolutely right. Camille Herron will be 37 on Tuesday.
Ann Trason at that age had already won Western States 9 times.
So what? Chronological age isn't the same as running age. Plenty of runners get into ultra running later and continue running well after age 50.
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So what? Chronological age isn't the same as running age. .
That statement reminds me of something.
https://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/ethiopian-runner-girmawit-gebrzihair-has-her-age-questioned-on-social-mediaThe problem with that is that in developing Nations like Kenya and Ethiopia, Kids get born without being registered. That can lead to some confusion and I can imagine that it might get abused by some coaches too.
They are just extended hobby joggers. It's the steeple chase for old people.
What is the threshold that separates a "hobbyjogger" from a "sub-elite" runner?
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Do "running influencers" harm the competitive nature of the sport?
Why's it cost every household $5000 in taxes just to run a public school?