Ep 71 - Mark Symes. A world masters track champion at 50

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After a fairly sedentary lifestyle of smoking and very little exercise, at the age of 40, Mark Symes began running.
Soon realising that he possessed an ability to run fast, he focussed on the track, and eventually found himself competing in both European and World Masters Championships in the often turbulent 800 and 1500 metre finals.
I sat down with Mark at his home in Southern England, to discuss his journey from 40 to now and how great running in later life is something that we can all aspire to.
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[@yodasbff3395]

Very interesting interview 👍. I'm 79 and have been running since I was 15, perhaps I would be faster if I didn't start until I was 40, just wishesful dreaming 😀. Thanks for the video.

[@JOGONpodcast]

Who knows, it's an interesting conversation for sure. Many thanks 🧡

[@stevensugden4866]

Well done Harry great content as always. The message is keep it simple and consistent 🎉

[@JOGONpodcast]

Absolutely 🧡

[@callumhall7164]

I go to Frimley Lodge Parkrun most weeks too, Mark is on another level, very interesting to hear some backstory!

[@JOGONpodcast]

Thank you Callum, much appreciated and hope your own running is going well!

[@callumhall7164]

@@JOGONpodcast Thanks Harry! Going okay thank you :) I had major back surgery not too long ago after a tumour was found in my back, but floating around the 25min mark for 5k!

[@ACJ60]

Another great episode Harry, very inspirational. Thank you.

[@JOGONpodcast]

Appreciate it A J

[@ThatRunningGuy]

INSPIRATIONAL! Awesome chat👍 Thanks for sharing guys.

[@JOGONpodcast]

Cheers for listening/watching and hope the channel is going well

[@alexmatthews4568]

An absolute legend 👍

[@JOGONpodcast]

Definitely Alex, what a great story Mark has. Hoping this will be shared amongst the AFD crew to listen to.

[@NC-mr4hq]

Another great video once again👍
I just also wanted to know,
what is your PB for a 5km?
And also how old where you when you started running?
Thanks

[@JOGONpodcast]

Thank you for watching.
Is this question for Harry or Mark?

[@NC-mr4hq]

@@JOGONpodcast for Harry

[@adrianhaines2628]

Super interview. Good luck in Toruń Mark,but I wont be able to pace make you this time😂

[@JOGONpodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuperYtc1]

This is the guy who keeps winning all the Parkruns near me. 😂

[@JOGONpodcast]

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