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I'm thinking seriously about getting myself back into shape in order to compete in Masters track. I've noticed that the results for men 40-45 aren't too far away from what I think I could run. But then again, I may be fooling myself.
I haven't run at all for almost 10 years. 20 years ago I was at 1:59 / 4:40 and although those times weren't very good, I never felt like they were close to my potential. Injuries (tendinitis, shin splints, plantar fascitis and GI problems) forced me to stop running completely in my 30s, but I'm wondering if that long break may have helped my body heal.
So my question to you experts:
Is it reasonable to expect that I could get into 2:00 - 2:05 shape in a couple years? I had 50.8 speed for the 400 back then, if that helps (eldrick?).
I'm thinking seriously about getting myself back into shape in order to compete in Masters track. I've noticed that the results for men 40-45 aren't too far away from what I think I could run. But then again, I may be fooling myself.
I haven't run at all for almost 10 years. 20 years ago I was at 1:59 / 4:40 and although those times weren't very good, I never felt like they were close to my potential. Injuries (tendinitis, shin splints, plantar fascitis and GI problems) forced me to stop running completely in my 30s, but I'm wondering if that long break may have helped my body heal.
So my question to you experts:
Is it reasonable to expect that I could get into 2:00 - 2:05 shape in a couple years? I had 50.8 speed for the 400 back then, if that helps (eldrick?).
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