Today at our Masters practice I mentioned that Dennis Baker, who recently aged up into my age group, trains 10K/day. A teammate of mine, a 31 year old woman, remarked, "That's a lot of yardage for someone your age."
I seriously knew I had to do something to cover my gray when a guy watching me do a track workout said to me, "Are you planning to run in the Senior Games?" Um.... do I look old enough? Well, as it happened, I was old enough, in fact, 5 years over the qualifying age, 50, but still....
On another occasion, I was talking with another runner after finishing a workout, and somehow the occasion came up for her to say, "you look good for your age." I was curious then what age she thought I was, and asked her. She studied me a moment and then said, "oh, maybe in your thirties?" I'd have bought her a beer if it were later in the day! :D
Originally posted by scyfreestyler
Speaking of Dennis Baker, how did he fare in his events at Stanford?
He won them all in world record time, so I'd say he did fairly well!
Speaking of Dennis Baker, how did he fare in his events at Stanford? It seems like he was supposed to be one of the shining stars in the butterfly events, the Ian Crocker of USMS if you will.
As for Gull getting old, I suspect that Dr. Oz would tell you that your real age is far under your calendar age due to your exercise and a healthy diet ( I assume you eat heart smart :D ).
I enjoy the occasional congratulatory high fives from the college swimmers who join our masters group during the summer months. Being a "forty something"..I have the dubious priviledge of remaining in the fast lane when they come to the session.
Teenagers definitely have a different perception of age. Any sign of grey hair automatically qualifies you as a dinosaur...or "old dude" as they say.
My advice for the grey hair is "shave it off". You will look younger which translates into feeling younger and training harder --- and might take a few tenths off your 50 free. Where is the pride in the grey hair? Is this a concept like "AT least I can feel satisified that I am good for my age" Also, must be annoying to hear all the time _ "wow your in good shape for an old dude." Screw this crutch. I dont care if Im 40 or 50. I dont want high school students beating me until Im at least 65.
