So, we have a guy in our club in my age group 50-54 that is fast. At the local Carpinteria Oly Tri last weekend he was fifth overall. I was impressed. Then I noticed he was only second in the age group. The winner–THE OVERALL WINNER-- was 50. This is not a real small tri either -300 finishers. Dave Larson of Santa Barbara won in 2:11 on a fairly difficult bike course.
I age up next year, thank God.
It happens…
https://www.lin-mark.us/results_files/rwtri09.txt, but only 134 finishers.
Speaking of same: I know the local numbers, but what HIM times are considered Nat. class (55-60 yo), say top 10%?
Our masters are some of our best athletes here, and we’re a fairly competitive area. Check out Jan Guenther…
Jan’s stats from IMWI this year:
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1st amateur / 8th woman Overall
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Her 10:28:19 is the 2nd fastest 50+ women’s IM time ever! (The WB–10:22:54–was set at Ironman Florida on a vastly less challenging route.)
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Her time was 11:24 faster than the 2nd fastest amateur female at IMWI.
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Her time lowered IMWI’s 50-54 course record by 1 hour, 17 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Her time this year is the 4th fastest women’s time in IMWI history. Jan also owns the 2nd fastest time–10:24:42–set in 2002. (She now owns the 2 fastest masters times ever at IMWI.)
This is from memory, but I thinking high 4 hour, low 5 hour for 55-59. I better start looking for next year, not that I can compete at a national level, but Ithink I can get to where I am competetive again.
Inspirational! Thanks. I hope everyone reads about these tremendous athletes. I know we like to watch the top Pro’s, but these are the stories that really inspire. The gifted few that continue to race well after the glory days are gone.
Here’s an old thread by Dan
I turn 55 in January and it can’t come soon enough. The 50-54 age group is getting tougher each year. Maybe when I’m 55 I’ll be able to win a few nice medals so I can close the gap on Finman.
Well, I guess I can still dream of ruling the 70-74 AG…
Wow, sub 5:15 and you don’t even get to play with the big boys…this is a great group.
You are lucky, I am only half way there. :o(
Next 2 years is not going to be pretty.
Dave
I turn 55 in January and it can’t come soon enough. The 50-54 age group is getting tougher each year. Maybe when I’m 55 I’ll be able to win a few nice medals so I can close the gap on Finman.
55-59 is still tough around here. I think Dean Harper is there along with some other fast guys I can’t think of, it’s early here. Our own docfuel is tough to beat when he’s healthy.
Yep, 55-59 will be no easier. Dean, Kim McDonald, Kevin, etc. They all still kick butt, usually beating the 50-54 guys.
Dave
I don’t age up for two years; when I do, in these parts there’w always…
Larry Krutka (M 60-64): 29:37, 2:36, 1:49, “4:59”
I don’t know if I can catch him, maybe the old fart will slow down at 65.
Yep, 55-59 will be no easier. Dean, Kim McDonald, Kevin, etc. They all still kick butt, usually beating the 50-54 guys.
Kim McDonald is a local guy for me (: There are several fast guys around here. I think the OC tri club has a fast guy, I can’t think of this name. Anyway, they all show up for Cal 70.3.
Any thread about 50+ age group has to have this guy.
**Re: Pic of Joe Bonness drink system? **In reply to] **Quote | Reply ** It seems he has used quite a few different models.
Here is the one I think I saw him using.
Well, I guess I can still dream of ruling the 70-74 AG…
Get on your bike!
Here’s one guy I know at age 60 for HIM did:
37:39 2:23:25 1:47:03 Total Time: 4:50:39 AG Record
It doesn’t get any easier as you age up!!!
Here’s one guy I know at age 60 for HIM did:
37:39 2:23:25 1:47:03 Total Time: 4:50:39 AG Record
It doesn’t get any easier as you age up!!!
and to think he could perhaps get 6 or 7 minutes off of the swim…stud!
Don’t forget mirror man, now 55-59.