Originally Posted by
caloso
I bet most of us have a lot of untapped potential, even past 50. If going faster is important to you, and you are willing to do what it requires, it is possible.
Damn straight!
A few years back I found myself laying in a ditch gasping for air only 50 miles into a 24hr race. I thought my health issues, combined with turning 50, had meant I was past my peak and headed south FAST.. Pretty much had given up on myself and the thought of ever racing long distance again. Luckily for me, I have good friend that wouldn't hear any of that noise and helped me to train right and not only get back fitness, but also increase my speed.
Last weekend I went back to that same 24hr race and set a new track record of 497.5 miles in the 55-59 age group category.