I'm nearly 40 and have been doing Tris for just over a decade. I hope to be doing them as long as I can (Olympics and Sprints included) and ideally do a Half IM distance race every other year until maybe around 60 (assuming my body is okay with that). Note I have already done 3 Half IMs and 2 full, so I know I like the half distance. In my mind I could swim and bike without much issue even beyond 60, but the run I personally think is a bad idea to continue at those further distances (which is just my personal opinion).
So my questions for this elite group are the following:
-At what age did you no longer feel good doing a Half IM and why?
-Any suggestions for keeping your legs in good condition to continue running as you get older (beyond stretching or compression boots)?
-Is there factual evidence of an age where running far distances (13+ miles) is detrimental?
TIA!
Today I do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't.
So my questions for this elite group are the following:
-At what age did you no longer feel good doing a Half IM and why?
-Any suggestions for keeping your legs in good condition to continue running as you get older (beyond stretching or compression boots)?
-Is there factual evidence of an age where running far distances (13+ miles) is detrimental?
TIA!
Today I do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't.