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Is It Ever Too Late To Start Running?

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Age is relative. The basic physiology is the same for an older runner as for young whipper-snappers.

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[30/04/2020]

Age is relative. The basic physiology is the same for an older runner as for young whipper-snappers. Our bodies are improving or declining. The way we improve is the same irrespective of age - the main guideline is simply to match what we do to our current state of health. You can have a very fit 70 year-old, and you can have a very unfit 40 year-old. Younger runners tend to be faster than older, but that's not necessarily the case! Ultimately, it doesn't matter how old you are - if you can put one foot in front of the other, you can go for a run.

photo of an older - but very good - runner

“Ultimately, it doesn't matter how old you are - if you can put one foot in front of the other, you can go for a run.”