I had an aortic root replacement at age 32 I was 452lbs. I started hiking,which then turned to training,and is now turning into running. I lost 252lbs of weight over the last 5 years I've been running 5k and 10k I sold my car and walk everywhere I go and have never been happier there's much more to experience on foot
What a great human being!!! I’ve been a lifetime runner, now in my 60s and this guy really inspired me!! Thank you to whoever made this video possibly!! 👏👏👏👏
First saw the man race in 1980 at the Veteran Games in Christchurch, then was lucky enough to take part in the same half-marathon at Balclutha at the start of the 1990s (I finished minutes behind him). Inspirational guy.
People live for over 90 years because of their healthy lives styles. They exercise, don’t smoke or moderately in alcohol, no drugs, and eating good food. Proud of them I think they are super heroes.
21 years later and Derek Turnbull stills holds the world record for 65-year-olds in these distances - mile, 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10000 metres and marathon. Sadly, Derek died in 2006, aged 79.
I will be 65, in 7 months from now ... without any pre destined (genetic) base to be athletic, I started running only at the age of 56. (Never ever done any cardio sport in my life before, I was a total disaster as a kid) Nowadays, I run up to 50 times/year 20K-plus trainings and contests now (20 à 32km, often trail runs) and finish about at the 2/3 position group of all competitors (all ages together, I mean !! :-) ) My personal best time on classic road 1/2 marathon was this year 2021 in may. (Pace 5:27 km/min) It's amazing to know I could not run in my youth (excessive astma + extreme weak muscles), and now I can pass by quite some young people ! I will NOT stop running !!! :-) Changed my life ! I've still space to grow a few % in speed ! I know I'm not 'gifted' in any way, even my lungs are too small for my size... but it's pure dedication, and constant training. With a smile ! >>> Just yesterday :-) 22.4km trail run - 260hm. scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/246629032_10159539532218936_841338227682923490_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=XQzNvKq9ploAX-_QuUE&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=6bb3b25fc41803017e5ca57eff93177e&oe=61719507
Shearing those sheep looks like hard work...only ran one marathon...1968...Artesia New Mexico...2:50.2...finished 6th...did stop at 10 miles to use the restroom..no forward progress for between 2 and 5 minutes....think the break actually helped...felt renewed after that break...an Irishman qualified for the marathon in Mexico City..for Ireland...time was 2:24..
I literally ran with the2 nd fastest older mile in the world 60. /65 age group ,Paul Forbes he ran at an under 5:10 pace I held on sort of for 40 m ,then stumbled out 350 m to finish off the lap ,but it was a real experience
I had an aortic root replacement at age 32
I was 452lbs.
I started hiking,which then turned to training,and is now turning into running.
I lost 252lbs of weight
over the last 5 years I've been running 5k and 10k
I sold my car and walk everywhere I go and have never been happier
there's much more to experience on foot
amazing...well done!
What a great human being!!! I’ve been a lifetime runner, now in my 60s and this guy really inspired me!! Thank you to whoever made this video possibly!! 👏👏👏👏
Such a terrific gentleman and his wife is lovely as well.
What a brilliant portrait of an extraordinary man.
A beautiful story, including his relationship with his lovely wife who is obviously a saint 🙂
Godspeed, Mr. Turnbull. You are and always will be an inspiration.
First saw the man race in 1980 at the Veteran Games in Christchurch, then was lucky enough to take part in the same half-marathon at Balclutha at the start of the 1990s (I finished minutes behind him). Inspirational guy.
Goodness 2h42 is already amazing for any amateur runner, but at that age?!
Thanks for putting this video up. Really fascinating story.
Enjoyed watching that, I have the book so it was good to put pictures to the words. Chur for the upload
People live for over 90 years because of their healthy lives styles. They exercise, don’t smoke or moderately in alcohol, no drugs, and eating good food. Proud of them I think they are super heroes.
Bullshit!!
@@apachemimi447 maybe your life style is shitty. Your are not gonna live fifty plus I guarantee it
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21 years later and Derek Turnbull stills holds the world record for 65-year-olds in these distances - mile, 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10000 metres and marathon. Sadly, Derek died in 2006, aged 79.
what disease did he die of?
How did he die? Cause of death?
I will be 65, in 7 months from now ... without any pre destined (genetic) base to be athletic, I started running only at the age of 56. (Never ever done any cardio sport in my life before, I was a total disaster as a kid) Nowadays, I run up to 50 times/year 20K-plus trainings and contests now (20 à 32km, often trail runs) and finish about at the 2/3 position group of all competitors (all ages together, I mean !! :-) ) My personal best time on classic road 1/2 marathon was this year 2021 in may. (Pace 5:27 km/min) It's amazing to know I could not run in my youth (excessive astma + extreme weak muscles), and now I can pass by quite some young people ! I will NOT stop running !!! :-) Changed my life ! I've still space to grow a few % in speed ! I know I'm not 'gifted' in any way, even my lungs are too small for my size... but it's pure dedication, and constant training. With a smile !
>>> Just yesterday :-) 22.4km trail run - 260hm. scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/246629032_10159539532218936_841338227682923490_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=XQzNvKq9ploAX-_QuUE&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=6bb3b25fc41803017e5ca57eff93177e&oe=61719507
great inspiration for us fellow old guys...I like the short dashes myself.
I did a 5k once,,,too long for my wimpy stamina...like two mile better or three...but now stick with dashes....recover in 3 days..ahha
You do know a 5k is 3,2 miles?
Shearing those sheep looks like hard work...only ran one marathon...1968...Artesia New Mexico...2:50.2...finished 6th...did stop at 10 miles to use the restroom..no forward progress for between 2 and 5 minutes....think the break actually helped...felt renewed after that break...an Irishman qualified for the marathon in Mexico City..for Ireland...time was 2:24..
May god bless him & every one with good health and wealth, From Mumbai INDIA 🇮🇳 Jai shri krishna 🙏
10:19 Thumbs up if you looked more at the kitty than at the medals
When you prank him,and he started chasing you
When I saw it I thought he was a sprinter.Good job anyway.
Great forward lean….. 🏃
you might want to spell his name correctly.
Invercargill Boy another World Winner humble az R I P ehoa
define old!
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The opposite of "new"
I literally ran with the2 nd fastest older mile in the world 60. /65 age group ,Paul Forbes he ran at an under 5:10 pace I held on sort of for 40 m ,then stumbled out 350 m to finish off the lap ,but it was a real experience
Request your permission to put this video in my facebook page
3:50/Km.
Triplet son..???
yes, 2 daughters, 1 son, guess the son passed away young, he had 6 children.
Hi
Ed Whitlock blew this guy away
Not really.
This is gerayte
FASTEST? WTF? THIS IS FUCKING SLLLLLOW. SPRINTS ARE FAST.