That would be tough, to have to keep your HR below 120. I know an older athlete -- he was an incredible triathlete -- who is in a similar situation. He had to give up the sport b/c the threat of passing out while swimming (if his HR got too high) was too likely. He still runs though.
I'm a little torn by the article, in the absence of some malady. Part of me is of the "age is just a number" or "age is no excuse" mentality. On the other hand, certainly I won't be as fast in (say) 30 years as now. Age takes a toll, and there is something to be said for making your peace with that and setting/adjusting your goals to be realistic.
I can definitely see how being too obsessive about beating my younger self (or other youngsters) could lead to injuries...or estrangement from my wife. :)
That would be tough, to have to keep your HR below 120. I know an older athlete -- he was an incredible triathlete -- who is in a similar situation. He had to give up the sport b/c the threat of passing out while swimming (if his HR got too high) was too likely. He still runs though.
I'm a little torn by the article, in the absence of some malady. Part of me is of the "age is just a number" or "age is no excuse" mentality. On the other hand, certainly I won't be as fast in (say) 30 years as now. Age takes a toll, and there is something to be said for making your peace with that and setting/adjusting your goals to be realistic.
I can definitely see how being too obsessive about beating my younger self (or other youngsters) could lead to injuries...or estrangement from my wife. :)
