My daughter’s friend finished in 2:32. Pretty good for 25 years old. I don’t think it is his best.
I may get back to running someday. Back issues make it difficult now. I love the freedom of it, being in nature. I have always thought that Heaven would include new running shoes, slight downhill inclines, and favorite music choices, to do running as an optional activity. 10K is the longest I have ever done on competition, but some years back, in the Omaha Corporate Cup, there were close to 20,000 competitors, and it was an amazing experience. I did it every year for 9 or 10 years... Was stunned by those who would beat me, very old, very heavy, the blind guy. Their efforts were inspiring.
10K is the longest I have ever done on competition,
...I’ve done five half marathons, and always thought I’d graduate to the full monte, but time and blocked arteries got in the way...too old and complacent to take it up again, cycling gives me the same sense of accomplishment and enjoyment...
...gotta love some of the comments on this thread...I don’t disagree that the media slant of ‘emotional engagement’ is a little much, but some of these posters...they get so upset when they see someone having a bit of fun in their lives...