T&F Meet

SumoRunner · May 26, 2009

Did my first track and field meet of the year Saturday in Saratoga, NY. Only signed up for the shot put. I should have jumped into a couple running events too since I was the only one in my age group. I could have gone home with an armload of medals. A few 40s, a couple 50s, only me 60+. I threw about 6 inches farther than my best of 2008 even though I hadn't picked up the ball since last July, not even a practice shot in 10 months, so I'm starting off well.

I have been doing loads of pushups in preparation, 150-200 three times a week, but I'm going to have to back down on those since my toes can't take it. You may be surprised to find that what takes the most abuse from mega-pushups are the toe joints.

JeffB · May 26, 2009

Wow! 150 - 200 pushups! That's great!

kodi · May 26, 2009

Good for you Jack. Nice to see your still capable of throwing (or putting to be more precise. Congratulations on all the pushups. I quit the program because it was really causing too much strain on my lower back when I did too many, probably wasn't using good form.

tprice54 · May 26, 2009

Congrats Jack...nothing like outliving the age group competitors!

Now...to get you to the Wineglass.....

bugchucker · May 26, 2009

Thanks for sharing Jack, you are an inspiration for me in my recovery journey!

SumoRunner · May 27, 2009

tprice54 said:
Congrats Jack...nothing like outliving the age group competitors!

Now...to get you to the Wineglass.....

I've studied age group numbers in road races which have roughly 5% over 60 and about 30% 40-somethings. So in the intervening 20 years more than 80% of the competition falls by the wayside. I think field events which have never been as popular anyway have an even higher attrition rate.

I still intend to run the relay at Wineglass, but not the full 26.2. Just have to work out the logistics with my family. My youngest daughter is a grad student at Binghamton U and lives fairly close.