Run Strong at Any Age

The Home Stretch 🏁💯
100 KM IN SIGHT.

I just checked my monthly stats: 93.59 km completed. March has been a month of discipline, recovery, and today, a massive Sub-29 minute 5k breakthrough. Now, I’m standing on the doorstep of a major milestone—the 100 Kilometer Club.

The Plan:
I have roughly 6.4 km left to reach my goal. This weekend, I’m taking on an 8km endurance challenge. If I stay disciplined and keep my heart rate in check, I won’t just hit my goal—I’ll soar past it.

Why 100km matters:
At 64, every kilometer is a deposit into my "Health Bank." It’s 100,000+ steps of purposeful movement, intentional breathing, and stewardship of this body.

6.41 km to go. The finish line for March is calling. 👟🙏

Restored my 10-year old mountain bike and took it out for a short drive within the neighborhood. Feels great! Needs a little bit of minor adjustments. 🚵‍♂️😁

Running is not about speed. It's not about the medals...

People think running is about speed... but it's so much more. It's proving to myself that I'm stronger than i think, that even in the hardest moments i can keep going. What has running done for you? #runner #runningmotivation #keepgoing

THE KIDNEY WAKEUP CALL
In March 2024, I had a serious kidney scare. For a moment, I thought I might not run again. That experience changed my mindset. After recovery and about a month of rest, I started again. Slowly. Lakad muna.

RUN STRONG AT ANY AGE 🏃‍♂️🔥

I’m 64 years old.

Today I ran 5K in 28:52. Sub-29.

But this post is not about the time.

It’s about this truth:

👉 I did not start as a runner.
👉 I did not grow up athletic.
👉 I used to get tired just walking.
👉 I used to weigh more.
👉 I used to think “maybe I’m too old.”

What changed?

I started.

Not fast.
Not impressive.
Just consistent.

4 runs a week.
Strength training on other days.
Discipline over motivation.

And something powerful happened…

Running didn’t just change my body.
It changed my mindset.

At 60+, people expect decline.
But the human body adapts when you challenge it.

You don’t stop running because you get old.
You get old because you stop moving.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond —
this is your sign.

Start with 1 kilometer.
Start with a walk-run.
Start slow.

But start.

Because strength has no expiration date.

Run Strong at Any Age. 💪🔥

Consistency Over Speed
I don’t train to be the fastest.
I train to still be running years from now.
Longevity matters more than speed.

Mental Clarity

On days I move, my mind feels clearer.
Walking and light running help release tension.
It’s not therapy.
But it supports mental well-being.

Sometimes clarity begins with movement.

Running and Knees

Many people say running is bad for the knees.

What’s bad for the knees is sudden intensity.

When done gradually, muscles become stronger.
Strong muscles protect joints.

Walking first is the secret.

NOTE:
Typical RHR ranges for men 60–69:
Category / Resting HR
Higher risk/ >75 bpm
Average/ 65–70 bpm
Fit/ 55–60 bpm
Very fit/ 50–55 bpm
Endurance-trained/ 40–50 bpm