When was the last time you timed yourself in a mile?

masters world championships
August 2009 traveling to Finland for Masters World Championships

A comeback began nearly three years ago – the day I returned from a big track meet. Simply being in Finland was in and of itself a major life accomplishment. Is it possible to get better with age? And four days ago, ran a mile in 5:46.

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Note: A big track meet = 2009 Masters Track & Field World Championships

How fast can you run, say, a mile?

work life balance
not that kind of balance, work life balance

How fast can you run, say, a mile? First, I’m betting no one here has a clue how fast they can run a mile. Second, I’m still thrilled you’re here though. Because this is a community of aging mid lifers (and some outliers…cool!), just trying to make sense of what wellness and work life balance means and how to get there and stay there…

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Ran a 6:23 mile last week

Clermont, Florida - National Training Center

In the category of “who gives a crap”, this is definitely a contender. I ran a 6:23 mile last week. Slow and steady wins the race. Are you progressing slowly and steadily in pursuit of your health goals? There’s a reason you’re hearing about the mile time.

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What, 2/5

Dancing counts as exercise…

I do not know why I run, I only know that I enjoy it and can not help myself. — Roger Bannister

Run, walk, swim, bike, dance, sail, hike…somethingjust do something….

You know you want to.

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