It’s nice to get sound advice from a youngster. I needed lots of it for my first triathlon. I finished, and I wasn’t dead last! (5th in the 70-74 group). You were part of my team. Thank you.
Enjoyed your vlog and your advice. The areas where you run look so beautiful. I haven't run any significant distance in quite a while (2-4 miles a couple times a week) and today I ran 6 miles and felt great. I'm shooting for a half marathon in October. You are an inspiration! 😊
Thank you Janet for your wonderful feedback. It means a lot to me. Congrats on running 6 miles! You're well on your way to doing that half in October. Happy running!
Hi Ralph. Great advice. I’m 76 and still stupid. I forget about hydration and protein drinks, I need new shoes, I run with my head down. But I won a ten k in June. I run five days a week, and I have no smart watch or anything like that. Here is my method: I run slowly but for a long time. I agree with yiur other video: run to enjoy it. I’ll change my ways. Thanks
Hi Peter! Congratulations on winning a 10K! I love hearing from older runners like you as you inspire me to carry on! Do work on the hydration and protein for your well being. Thanks so much for commenting.
Great video, as always Ralph! I started running last year, and am about to "go over the hill". Your videos have helped me immensely over the past year, as both a source of information and motivation.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. I appreciate it. Thanks also for being a subscriber. I'm glad you found my videos helpful. Happy running!
Good info for us aging runners. I am managing to stay pretty fast half way thru my 60's. I feel strongly that weekly speedwork is essential. The long slow stuff is good but not what keeps you really fit. I am hoping to beat my PB in the half marathon in the fall and go under 1:30. Your protein numbers are for sedentary humans...runners can use double that in many cases.
Thanks for commenting. As stated in the video, the cited protein numbers are the RDA and older folks and runners should consider doubling that. Agree on the need for speed work. Running at threshold levels or higher increases VO2 max and endurance. Good luck with your Fall half marathon. I hope you’re successful with achieving a new personal best!
Congrats, John, on completing a 5K. At 80 years old, that’s a wonderful accomplishment! If you haven’t yet, check out this video for more tips: ua-cam.com/video/lKXjrgUnjwQ/v-deo.html
At 7 miles you're only half way through your run? WOW!!! I wish I could do that! So do you run 14 miles regularly? I'm curious how often and at what pace? I'm coming to OH to do the Hocking Hills run in the fall. I am hoping to do the 10K, but I would really love to do the 20K. Right now I can run 8K at a slow pace. Is there enough time to be able to do a 20K, or is this pushing too hard, too fast?
This trail run was the longest I've done in about a year, so no, I don't regularly do 14 miles runs on the trail. If I can do a 17-18 minute/mile pace on the trail, that's great for me! This run was a bit over that because I stop to record video! I'll wait about two weeks before I do another long trail run to allow time to recover. Trail running is much more demanding than road running! Hocking Hills is a beautiful area, but I've never run there. Can you go from 8K to 20K in three months? Great question! Ask yourself if you could do a 16K run three weeks before your race. If you could do that, then I think you could do 20K on race day. I don't think it's necessary to run a race distance before a race. I assume race excitement and adrenaline will get me the rest of the way. Thanks for watching the video and commenting. I'd enjoy hearing how your race goes.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thanks for the response! I finally tried out my new trail running shoes and I couldn't believe how much more difficult trail running is compared to road running! There is a lot more hopping over roots, sticks, rocks, mud and more coordination required for balancing. I noticed there's also more concentration and focus involved so I don't trip and fall. I felt like I was moving at a snail's pace.☺I will keep working at increasing my distance and seeing how much farther I can go in the next 4 weeks and see if I'm progressing toward hitting that 16K by August. Do you find yourself ever using the trekking poles on the more challenging running events? Are they a required piece of equipment? From what I recall about Hocking Hills, the terrain is hilly, rocky, up-and-down paths. Is there a way to find out ahead of time what equipment/supplies are required so they can be purchased ahead of time (assuming there is a standard equipment list)? I feel that I would need to practice running with gear to get a feel for it. I want to be prepared as much as I can, plus buying equipment piece-by-piece over the summer seems doable. I dislike the idea of purchasing everything at once and getting sticker shock.😄
Trail running is hard! Some estimates are 50%more effort than road running. Keep at it and you’ll get there. Be sure to give yourself rest time between trail runs. As far as trekking poles, I started using them this year. I find they help my balance and with hills. They are not necessary but may help if you’re concerned about tripping and falling (my concern).
It’s nice to get sound advice from a youngster. I needed lots of it for my first triathlon. I finished, and I wasn’t dead last! (5th in the 70-74 group). You were part of my team. Thank you.
Outstanding effort! Congratulations on completing a triathlon! Very impressive. Thanks for including me in your team!
Thanks!
You're welcome! And thanks for the Super Thanks!
Enjoyed your vlog and your advice. The areas where you run look so beautiful. I haven't run any significant distance in quite a while (2-4 miles a couple times a week) and today I ran 6 miles and felt great. I'm shooting for a half marathon in October. You are an inspiration! 😊
Thank you Janet for your wonderful feedback. It means a lot to me. Congrats on running 6 miles! You're well on your way to doing that half in October. Happy running!
Hi Ralph. Great advice. I’m 76 and still stupid. I forget about hydration and protein drinks, I need new shoes, I run with my head down. But I won a ten k in June. I run five days a week, and I have no smart watch or anything like that. Here is my method: I run slowly but for a long time. I agree with yiur other video: run to enjoy it. I’ll change my ways. Thanks
Hi Peter! Congratulations on winning a 10K! I love hearing from older runners like you as you inspire me to carry on! Do work on the hydration and protein for your well being. Thanks so much for commenting.
@@TheAgelessRunner hi Ralph. I’ll follow all your advice. Peter White
I enjoy your videos. Being 62, and also a trail runner in Michigan, I can relate to your channel. Well done, sir.
Thank you Bob for the positive comments. I appreciate you being a subscriber. Happy running!
Thanks for excellent advice.
I'm 72 and running 2 or 3 times a week. Agree with all your advice😀🤗
Thanks for the feedback and for watching the video i appreciate it!
Thanks ....almost 60 and running every other day mostly trails. I only use shoes for 3 months. Protein powder is a shortcut....subscribed.
Thanks for watching the video and subscribing. I appreciate it. I love trail running and do it whenever I can.
Great video, as always Ralph! I started running last year, and am about to "go over the hill". Your videos have helped me immensely over the past year, as both a source of information and motivation.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. I appreciate it. Thanks also for being a subscriber. I'm glad you found my videos helpful. Happy running!
Good info for us aging runners. I am managing to stay pretty fast half way thru my 60's. I feel strongly that weekly speedwork is essential. The long slow stuff is good but not what keeps you really fit. I am hoping to beat my PB in the half marathon in the fall and go under 1:30. Your protein numbers are for sedentary humans...runners can use double that in many cases.
Thanks for commenting. As stated in the video, the cited protein numbers are the RDA and older folks and runners should consider doubling that. Agree on the need for speed work. Running at threshold levels or higher increases VO2 max and endurance. Good luck with your Fall half marathon. I hope you’re successful with achieving a new personal best!
Great tips, Ralph. I'm approaching 70 before my next half, so I need all of these !!
Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate it very much! Happy running!
Another great video Ralph with lots of helpful tips. I'm 56 so I will keep some of your pointers in mind. God bless you.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. I appreciate it!
Do you have any tips for 80 year old readers who recently started running, and did 5k in 45 minutes?
Congrats, John, on completing a 5K. At 80 years old, that’s a wonderful accomplishment! If you haven’t yet, check out this video for more tips: ua-cam.com/video/lKXjrgUnjwQ/v-deo.html
At 7 miles you're only half way through your run? WOW!!! I wish I could do that! So do you run 14 miles regularly? I'm curious how often and at what pace?
I'm coming to OH to do the Hocking Hills run in the fall. I am hoping to do the 10K, but I would really love to do the 20K. Right now I can run 8K at a slow pace. Is there enough time to be able to do a 20K, or is this pushing too hard, too fast?
This trail run was the longest I've done in about a year, so no, I don't regularly do 14 miles runs on the trail. If I can do a 17-18 minute/mile pace on the trail, that's great for me! This run was a bit over that because I stop to record video! I'll wait about two weeks before I do another long trail run to allow time to recover. Trail running is much more demanding than road running! Hocking Hills is a beautiful area, but I've never run there. Can you go from 8K to 20K in three months? Great question! Ask yourself if you could do a 16K run three weeks before your race. If you could do that, then I think you could do 20K on race day. I don't think it's necessary to run a race distance before a race. I assume race excitement and adrenaline will get me the rest of the way. Thanks for watching the video and commenting. I'd enjoy hearing how your race goes.
@@TheAgelessRunner Thanks for the response! I finally tried out my new trail running shoes and I couldn't believe how much more difficult trail running is compared to road running! There is a lot more hopping over roots, sticks, rocks, mud and more coordination required for balancing. I noticed there's also more concentration and focus involved so I don't trip and fall. I felt like I was moving at a snail's pace.☺I will keep working at increasing my distance and seeing how much farther I can go in the next 4 weeks and see if I'm progressing toward hitting that 16K by August.
Do you find yourself ever using the trekking poles on the more challenging running events? Are they a required piece of equipment? From what I recall about Hocking Hills, the terrain is hilly, rocky, up-and-down paths. Is there a way to find out ahead of time what equipment/supplies are required so they can be purchased ahead of time (assuming there is a standard equipment list)? I feel that I would need to practice running with gear to get a feel for it. I want to be prepared as much as I can, plus buying equipment piece-by-piece over the summer seems doable. I dislike the idea of purchasing everything at once and getting sticker shock.😄
Trail running is hard! Some estimates are 50%more effort than road running. Keep at it and you’ll get there. Be sure to give yourself rest time between trail runs. As far as trekking poles, I started using them this year. I find they help my balance and with hills. They are not necessary but may help if you’re concerned about tripping and falling (my concern).