Well I'm late 50s and still hoping to improve :) I came late to running and I think it is helping to keep me in shape. I just seem to suffer with various aches these days. I think most people should be able to do 10km with some training. The pace should not be a priority really as you can always work on that. Being able to sustain your pace should be the goal initially.
I am not really a team sports guy. I am quite happy running on my own, but will run with others at times. One of the guys at parkrun was saying he doesn't want anyone else pacing him when he's training. He's about my age, but a bit quicker now as he trains for a marathon. I'm not up to that for now.
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I get frustrated at my sustainable pace because I feel like I am moving just slightly faster than fast walking but if I go over that, I get winded and tired pretty fast. I suppose it all comes with time.
It does take time to build that stamina. I do want speed, but I also want to be able to do a half marathon now and then.
have you ever done a triathlon?
No I haven't. I don't do much swimming or cycling and don't even have a racing bike. I know people who are really into that, but I'm happy enough with running. I will swim and cycle too, but that's more for fun.
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