Old?

I just finished reading some posts on the MarathonWalkers board and noted that during the past few weeks there has been some discussion about older walkers...those over 50. It was all positive and encouraging for those new members who might have thought life was over at 50.

I'm headed towards the 66th year of my life and I am enjoying a great year of walking...October of 2005, I did my second marathon; I had a time of 5:57 and a few weeks ago I had a 5K time of 37:49, after a winter training break of 8 weeks. I will be doing the Bidwell Classic 1/2 marathon in another week and then I am signed up for 3 more marathons this year. Is 50 old? Not! Nor is 60 or 70. I'm not sure about 80...I'll let you know when I get there.