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MacMadame

2011-08-04 2:20 AM

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Subject: RE: What happens when you stop getting better?

My friends who have been doing this forever report they didn't really start slowing down due to age until they hit their 60s. Since I didn't start until my 50s, I'm hoping I'll still get better in my 60s. Or at least not slow down from where I am now. (Which is very competitive for a 60 something. Too bad I'm 50 something.)

IOW, I think you've got a LOT of time before you need to worry about this. Plus, when you get to your 60s, there are a lot less people out there doing this so sometimes you podium just by showing up.

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RunRene

2011-08-04 11:47 AM

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Subject: RE: What happens when you stop getting better?

Be grateful you can compete. You have to be grateful you have the HEALTH and MOTIVATION to train and do a triathlon, PR's or winning is a bonus! :-)

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wannabefaster

2011-08-04 12:07 PM

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ann arbor, michigan

Subject: RE: What happens when you stop getting better?

There is a local 64 year old who has kicked my butt at the same race the last four years.

I am 40.

My goal is to be as fast at age 65 as he is (of course he will be 90, I hope I can catch him by then --kidding--you know what I mean).

If I don't make it, my next goal is to keep having as much fun as I am having now.

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Photo Mike

2011-08-04 12:11 PM

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98	Subject: RE: What happens when you stop getting better? Redefine what it means to be a winner...I've had days where getting out of bed was a miracle.