I’m 49. I got off the 48 year old couch 18 months ago. Ran 5k under 30 min for the first time 2 weeks ago. Running my first parkrun this weekend. You are a universe away from me, yet your journey speaks to me and motivates me. Keep up the awesome work! ❤

Glad people like you exist to provide motivation to others - kudos to you

I ran Manchester Marathon on Sunday and think we have the same motivations, ambitions and belief that we can go faster. I will be in the 65-69 age category for next April's attempt but it would only be my third marathon. More speed and strength seems to be the way to go. Thanks for a motivating video.

I started running at 36 years old in 2020. Set my sights at sub 3 and did that at the end of 2022. Turned 40 recently and went back to training for marathons again. The feeling of “do it while you still can” is pretty strong.. that said. Just came by your channel and watched this video. First of all amazing and inspirational!! But you let me realize that age really just is a number.. lot’s of years to come (i hope 😁). Will follow your journey

Great stuff!!! That’s a great goal!! :)

Congratulations! Your keeping me inspired! Thanks!

Congrats once again on the great performance in Carmel! Looking forward to the rest of the season.

Unhappy at 2:48. Damn, I’d be thrilled! Pushing 60 here and it’s great to see running videos from us old timers.

Good luck for Sydney!

Enjoying following the journey! Nice work on the last race!

Great video, thx for making it…keep it up

You win a gold medal in my book ! Fantastic video .. thank you 👌

That is really inspiring and helpful, thank you

Great video Very inspitational

Such an inspiration! Well done! I'm turning 40 this year and really want to run faster 🤞🏼

Heck yeah, brother! Run strong!!

Great video.

Well done. I've been digging into the Norwegian methods and they seem to similarly think that the two tempo/speed runs a day make a huge difference. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

great video ..its very motivating .. especially for the old guys ;-)

Following mate. I’m 47, running my 4th at Berlin (last 3 years at Melbourne) this year. Late starter for M distance in life but hit a Sub 3 last year with my first structured training block, and know I can go 2:45-2:49 this year. It doesn’t get easier this side of life, so we do have to take care of the little things for sure. Let’s do this!

I'm a Sydneysider of similar age but will be closer to the back of the pack, still having a blast. Interested to see how your preparation goes and hope you enjoy your visit.

51 year old UK based female here (and new subscriber). This is so inspiring and just what I needed. I ran 3:45 at Chicago in October and wondered if I could faster - you’ve helped me overcome my self doubt. Oh and I’ve just returned from 3 weeks in Sydney - what a city - good luck, I look forward to seeing how you did

Great report! I’m following along with some similarities(turning 50 next year) and let my fitness go, weight gain also. I’m trying to fight back! Ultimate goal is a BQ in the 50-55 cat. Years ago. I qualified, but never had the means to actually go.

Such great advice for us older runners. I just turned 55 this year and looking to break the 3:30 barrier that I've had for a few years. I came close at Buffalo last year but blew up at 32K (was on pace for 3:28) and struggled the last 10. I am doing a few half's this spring to work on speed and then build for the fall at the Wineglass Marathon.

Enjoyable video and impressive content. The ‘faster’ alternate to Sydney is the Melbourne Marathon a month later - a very quick, flat course.

That is super impressive. I am trying to do something similar in sprinting and middle distance

New subscriber. Great to see a fellow 50+ runner posting videos of their journey. I'm just north of you in Airdrie!

Love this channel! I was chatting with you earlier and I managed to get a 2:35 at Boston... going for that 2:30 goal at Chicago later this year. Looks like we are both on track. I definitely need to try the double threshold training runs sometime.

Love this video. I'm just taking up my training to try run sub 3hrs at Valencia in December. I'm 46yrs of age.

I raced a Half the day after you posted your Carmel Marathon video. All I could think to myself as I suffered in the last 5k was "just operate". Managed to PR. Great advice!

Hope to see you in Sydney Marathon.

Another sub here 👍 good luck for Sydney, will follow with interest. Just dipped under 2:30 as v45 (Manchester) and wanting to get sub 70 half while I still have it in me. Flirted with double threshold last year and felt it wasn’t for me but you’ve tempted me to try again!

See you in Sydney. I’ll be a bit behind but will absolutely cheer you. Should be a good day

As a self proclaimed “old guy” 53 y/o. You are inspiring me to beat my 2:59:35. I watch many KZfaqrs but because of your age I find myself mesmerized by your journey. I can’t really relate to Floberg, Seth or Fordy. I do like SweathElite content and Kofuzi but those guys aren’t 50+. I look forward to your journey and will gain motivation from you!!!

LET THE MARATHON COME TO YOU. Wise Words at 50. who'da thought that? FOR SURE NO ONE.

Inspirational. I am now 55 but I ran slower each year.

I'm doing Sydney as well. Its hilly.... and could be hot! Good luck but i'm sure you'll do very well.

500th VOTE UP. subbed.

I ran my first marathon a week before my 50th birthday, it was London 2 weeks ago. I was thrilled to finish. However, not down so much as a bit lost. I miss the absolute focus you mention. Unlike you, I don’t have a clear longer term goal. I want to run faster, so my takeaway is to work on some short term speed. Keep up the good work!

Very insightful! Thanks for sharing! Do you also do zone 2 training or is that just a hype?

Turning 50 in about a week. I'm enjoying running too! Nice to hear from someone our age.

Awesome!

Here I am approaching 35 and wondering if I can run a sub 4:30 mile. Thanks for the inspiration! Subscribed and looking forward to following your journey.

Nothing on shoes or gear or supplements.. just on what actually matters: the training. Unfortunately probably not a recipe for large numbers of views, but Hoser, I appreciate every minute of it. I am 52, started running 18 months ago (I raced bikes for 20+ years), ran my first half marathon last year 1:40 will be running Valencia Marathon in December.. Hoping for 3h30.. Keep up the content.. It's definitely positive motivation for the rest of us. Go Hoser !

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Wow loved this I qualified for Sydney with 2.46 at Chicago but I’ve opted for Berlin. I just ran 2.42 at London aged 52… so hoping to get close to 2.40 in September. I’ll keep an eye out for you, are you on Strava? Good luck

So cool. 51yr old, 3.13 marathon PB earlier this year. Very nice insights. Quick q - time is always the main thing for is "non-elite" runners. Do you run full time? Or do you juggle running around other things as well? If so, how do you manage fitting all your training in (not just the running, but the gym work, recovery work etc)?

well done on the motivation, and to know it is still possible to run sub 3 hour marathons at any age.

Another book you might benefit from is Run Elite (or listen via Audible)

congrats that's some impressive running. curious about the pace you're running those 20 minute double session days at? I assume its around HM pace?

I’m 39 years runner from Ladakh Himalaya in India. I really appreciate your hard work and discipline 🙏🏻

You are a great inspiration🏆, with age 44 i tried to smash Boston in under 2 hours 49 minutes and 59 seconds and got humbled. Instead of at least saving a new personal best time of under 2:56:22 or SUB 3 emergency 🚨 , I ended up with 3:12:01 and incredibly persistent cramps afterwards. Interestingly, I also have a tip from Coach Greg as my top priority for the next attempt: Fast finish long runs! You've shown us how to make up for a missed goal, thank you! Although, unlike you, I have never run a PB like this before, it definitely makes up for your age!🔨✨

Whoa, impressive effort is an understatement. You're rockin' it but I totally understand wanting to continue to improve and challenge yourself. One question I'm wondering about your quad pain late in the race is about your hydration. Were you peeing Clear & Copiously 1-2 times soon after the finish? Running as fast as you do, it's extra hard to hydrate during. Is it something that can also be improved upon? Just a thought.

Good video, very inspiring. Is the book about zone training? Thanks.

While not quite at your level, I did something similar recently, running my first Half Marathon ever, at age 51, running a 1:25. Felt quite good to break 90 minutes.

Thanks for your videos! Could we know how do you structure your weeks? running days, cross training days, strength training and speed and easy runs? I’m planning my training session for my next goal, 2:50 at NYC with 55 years young. 😊

Try running more downhill repeats to help your quads. Worked for me.

Been doing 2 double days, where mornings might be 5 times 8mins on (1min 5k, 6min HM, 1min 5k), 3mins steady. Basically trying to draw out the TTE (how long you can stay at threshold). And the evening is the same as you, 20mins tempo, between 15mins steady on both sides for 50mins total. I haven't taken a rest day this block (week 15/18) which requires 4 easy days to keep my fatigue balanced. And my Long runs max at 36k, and I think with 14k (broken up) at MP. Basically relying on built up fatigue to drive adaptation instead of overdistance and huge MP sections. Since I think crazy hard long runs would throw off my weekly fatigue balance. I've also changed to 2 build weeks, and a 1 week cutback/testing week. Where again, at 50yrs old, with no rest days and fairly heavy volume, 3 build weeks felt like too much. Really appreciate you sharing your journey, and training methodology. We live in a golden age of information sharing, which is clearly driving all of us to better results!

Great video and look forward to watching your channel. I’d recommend run elite written by Andrew Snow. He recommends strides and hill sprints of 8 secs and lots of them to build speed in the base phase mixed with easy mileage. Is there room in your schedule for more strides? This way you gain more speed without burning your body out, going anaerobic. Looks like you’re dojng weights but have you considered low repetitions with 5 minutes recovery to build strength? It seems a long time to recover but there are big benefits of heavy weight training but risks. Hope all goes well

Wanted to go sub 3:20 at Manchester. Training went very well but 2 weeks before the race I got a cold, which then went to my chest. I started and held my pace for 10 miles and then started to struggle with my breathing, so I dropped out. Very frustrated as I want to get to the start line injury free and healthy…

Great improvements! As a fellow masters runner, albeit I’m in my 60s, do you think you may be causing long term damage for the short term gains?

This video came to me right on the day I had a DNF in the Copenhagen Marathon aprox 30 meters before the finish line. Was walked in by samaritans. Only me quads went after only 17 km and from that point the race was basically on will alone. I'm 47 and this was my first marathon. Been running regularly for about a year. Odly I almost ran an even split and would have come in about 3:24 had I not begun wobbling. In all of my training I have never had problems with my quads so it is a bit of a mystery. Im guessing my fueling was not on point even though I drank at every water station, but half to it went on down my shirt, Im not good at running while drinking :-).

I started running at 51, just turned 54 Worked up to a PR of 3:19 But conifdent I can beat it soon. Personally speaking I am getting stronger in my 50s There's hope for us all

Sounds silly but have you tried walking backwards uphill to build the quad strength 💪

Did you find a way to resolve the Quad fatigue issue? - Thanks

Have you done a JD or Pfitz plan before? How did you like them compared to McMillan for reference.

Where is the place you're running at during the 4:50 mark?

sydney? melbourne (my home town) is way better! and there's a mara here too 🤗. hey i'm thrille to have stumbled onto you here on KZfaq. can we find you on Twitter and/or Strava too?

My first Marathon was a catastrophic. I run the first 21km at 1:19 ,and the second half 1:43. 3.02 Disastrous 😢😢. Could I have done better if I started slower?

COVID was my chance to really get started. I haven't looked back.

Sydney is a great event, well worth your attention, but since you're wanting a fast time, look elsewhere. It's hilly, lots of twists and corners, and last year it reached 32oC during the event. Unseasonable, sure, but another reason to choose your goal race better!

Young folks take note: when youre north of 40 50, and beyond, not only do you have to have consistent, disciplined weights/mobility/endurance training, you also have to have a smart strategy, which this gentleman has. Things dont come easy anymore, but they are not impossible.

Re: Quad Strength - what is your routine at the moment?

A mate of mine just did 2:34 aged 49, having never run before the age of 34…

I just ran the Boston Marathon mate 2:59:55 ideally I would like to get faster etc my 4th marathon 15months into my running journey at age 45 ??

I thought I am very late to running, I can't run for more than 5 minutes, 35.

Oh I’m sure I’ll do plenty of stupid things!! :)

What's this world record attempt then?

I ran 2:38 marathon age 21, at 50 I ran 2:10 for 800m for a state record 😮 Shooting for 67 at 400m age 67 😊

DUDE- I AM THE FEMALE YOU- I AM NOT GIVING UP I AM 53 AND NOT GOING TO GIVE UP MY 3:50 MARATHON

Days of the 2:26 is over. 2:38 at about 50 is about right. At 60, you will be 2:50 ish…. 😂

You're not old