So as I turn 62 what can I do running-wise. Not an ultra runner, so no 100Ks in mind, although I haven’t ruled out a 50K some day. And I kind of loathe the middle distances, a 1K or mile just doesn’t have a of appeal. However, I’m certain to race a road and maybe even a track mile or two in 2020. Nope. But 6.2 miles, that’s something I can sink my treads into.
So tentatively, pending full return from this injury, here’s the schedule:
April – USATF 10K masters championships
May – Bolder Boulder 10K
July – World Masters 10K road championship
Fall – (to be determined) – flat fast 10K to break 36 minutes
There’s a reason for the latter. With the new decade upon us, much has been be said recently about 6DS3. Six decades sub 3 hour marathon, going back to the 1970s. And there are a couple dozen men and at least one woman vying for that. That’d be a tremendous feat for sure. Another sub 3 is still on my list but with debut in 1983, that would only make five decades.
However, I do stand the chance of doing sub 36 10K over 6 decades and if anything this would be more difficult than sub 3 marathon.
Here’s the list, with best time per decade:
1978 – 31:54
1989 – 32:20 (also did 32:50 at altitude)
1991 – 32:11
2000 – 35:50 (at 5000 feet)
2017 – 35:43 (age 59)
It’s going to be a stretch this year but on a good day on a good course I can do it, and fall (October) might be the best time.
Also have a better chance to do six decades of sub 29 8K/5 mile, or six at sub 18 for 5K. However first, must build up and stay healthy!
Speaking of that. Up to 25 miles a week and feeling good.
Doing 62 minutes of running today, including a 5K progression to see where baseline fitness is at.
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