Keith Bateman, 55, of Sydney, Australia, just dropped a 10K in 31:51 to set a new age-group world record. That's 5:08 a mile, folks, which would probably win your hometown 10K. This goes along with his other world records at 3000 and 5000 meters.
As a younger man, Keith ran sporadically at an admittedly average level. In 2000, at the age of 44, he began running seriously after tipping the scales at 190 lbs. Through proper training, coaching, and nutrition, he has gotten faster EVERY SINGLE YEAR since.
For those of you in your 30's and 40's who are complaining that you're too old, I contend you're only kidding yourself. Lace up your shoes and get out the door! Join a gym and get a trainer. Start walking every night after work. Just do something! There's a tiger inside you somewhere!
Inspired, this morning (in 28 degrees) I logged 4X800m + 4X200m intervals. Warmup and cooldown brought the total to 8 miles.
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Thanks! :-)
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