I turned 47 today, and contemplating yet another Masters comeback. In my mid 30’s while still running open meets, I had great visions of performing well when I turned 40. The Canadian Masters record was tied at 50.10 and I had just run 50.44 at age 34 after a 4 year lay-off. All my … [Read more...] about The Comeback? Masters Attrition Rate and Goals
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Washington Redskins Darrell Green Masters 40 Yard Dash?
Former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green just turned 50 years old. He played for the Redskins from 1983-2002 which is quite a feat in longevity considering the NFL average of 4 years! On his Twitter account, he claims to have run a 40-yard-dash in 4.43 seconds, and then claimed to … [Read more...] about Washington Redskins Darrell Green Masters 40 Yard Dash?
Masters Age-Related Differences in 100m Sprint Performance
What are the limits to Masters track? We know about attrition and the effects of aging on fast twitch fibers. For more insight, see my earlier posts on Speed and the Masters Sprinter and The Attrition Rate of a 400 meter Sprinter. Why is there a jump in performance in the “older” age … [Read more...] about Masters Age-Related Differences in 100m Sprint Performance
The Attrition Rate of a 400 meter Sprinter
From the mailbag: I ran 50+ in College and I just turned 40. I have not let myself go like most 40 year olds, and I’ve stayed fit from a variety of sports throughout the last 2 decades. What can I expect to run at M40 and M45? This article will discuss the attrition rate of 400 … [Read more...] about The Attrition Rate of a 400 meter Sprinter
