A comment from Mark prompts me to tell this story. Mark wrote: "I occasionally see an old man, maybe upper 70s, running along the road so slow and awkwardly that he is going at a slow to medium walk pace. He should be retired from running, and going out for a walk, more befitting of his age and ability."
A number of years ago, I was working out at the UVa (University of Virginia) track. An old man was practicing starts, doing some sprints, and even, if I recall correctly, running some hurdles. There was something about his form that was bothering me. So, being the good soul and busybody that I am, I gave him some advice. He gave me an annoyed look and told me that he was the national hurdles champion for the 80s age group. The implication was that I should shut up and mind my own business.
I have to say that the old hurdler was right. My comments to him were somewhat inappropriate.
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I am thinking when my running slows down to near walking pace, I may switch over to walking and biking. Then again, I may be stubborn and insist on "going out for a run" even though the pace is 12 to 14 minutes per mile.
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