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MRWH: Ultrageezer, What age is too old to start running?

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Gene Dykes is a 75-year-old runner, well known for setting various records worldwide. At age 70 in 2018, he was the oldest person alive to break 3 hours. Last month, he broke 7 masters records in a single 12 hour race and this month has his sites on becoming the oldest finisher at the 2023 Western States 100. This ultra-geezer as he is affectionally know, is a true inspiration for any of us who have doubted our ability to thrive based on our age. Join us as we talk about his running journey that began in his late 50s, why he continues to run, and what running has taught him about how we can do life better. To learn more about Gene and how to support his running adventures, go to https://www.ultrageezer.com/

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:25) "ultrageezer" origin

(00:05:20) Racing at age 56

(00:08:50) What makes him keep running

(00:15:15) Ultra Running

(00:21:43) Setting 7 records at Pennsylvania’s Dawn to Dusk to Dawn Track Ultras May '23

(00:36:30) Running a sub 3 marathon at age 70

(00:50:30) Why running helps/advice

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Gene Dykes is a 75-year-old runner, well known for setting various records worldwide. At age 70 in 2018, he was the oldest person alive to break 3 hours. Last month, he broke 7 masters records in a single 12 hour race and this month has his sites on becoming the oldest finisher at the 2023 Western States 100. This ultra-geezer as he is affectionally know, is a true inspiration for any of us who have doubted our ability to thrive based on our age. Join us as we talk about his running journey that began in his late 50s, why he continues to run, and what running has taught him about how we can do life better. To learn more about Gene and how to support his running adventures, go to https://www.ultrageezer.com/

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:25) "ultrageezer" origin

(00:05:20) Racing at age 56

(00:08:50) What makes him keep running

(00:15:15) Ultra Running

(00:21:43) Setting 7 records at Pennsylvania’s Dawn to Dusk to Dawn Track Ultras May '23

(00:36:30) Running a sub 3 marathon at age 70

(00:50:30) Why running helps/advice

  continue reading

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