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An interview with the 50, fat, diabetic, ahead of you guy (Read 457 times)

    After the picture went viral, the original photographer tracked the runner down and did an interview.

      Heh, heh.  When I'm 65, maybe I'll get a shirt made that says, "Really?  You can't beat a 65 year old guy?"

      Short term goal: 2:59:59 (November, 2013)

      Mid term goal:  Any race over 80% of top AG standard

      Long term goal: To say I've been a runner half my life.  (I started running at age 45).


      SheCan

        Love the story and the tee-shirt, Amy.  Thanks for sharing!

        Cherie

                All young people feel boxed in, but what you do with the wiggle room that you have, will define who you become.  

        tessasnewlife


          Love it! That man has the very best attitude ever.


          Old School

            Heh, heh.  When I'm 65, maybe I'll get a shirt made that says, "Really?  You can't beat a 65 year old guy?"

             

             

            I'm liking this idea a lot, Brad! Wouldn't it work nearly as well if it said a 58 year old guy? LOL

            Tar Heel Mom


            Elderly Deadhead

              He's 50? I think he looks awful. I'm 58. My DH is almost 60, is diabetic, and looks a millions times better.

               

              "Set out runnin', but I take my time."

                Well, I didn’t really start this thread to be combative, LOL. My husband is 63 and looks 45 if a day.

                Tar Heel Mom


                Elderly Deadhead

                  Well, I didn’t really start this thread to be combative, LOL. My husband is 63 and looks 45 if a day.

                   

                  It's Friday. Somebody has to be combative.

                  "Set out runnin', but I take my time."

                  FSocks


                  Gramps

                    He's 50? I think he looks awful. I'm 58. My DH is almost 60, is diabetic, and looks a millions times better.

                     

                     

                    I'd hit it.  I think I got those same shorts too.  

                    Wine; it goes with everything. 

                    toyger


                      Love it. Great story!

                      Jen

                      Tar Heel Mom


                      Elderly Deadhead

                        I'd hit it.  I think I got those same shorts too.  

                         

                        All you old guys dress alike.

                        "Set out runnin', but I take my time."

                        FSocks


                        Gramps

                          All you old guys dress alike.

                           

                          :beer:

                          Wine; it goes with everything. 

                          Goorun


                            All you old guys dress alike.

                              NO WE DON'T. I  WEAR SANDALS WITH MY BLACK SOCKS.

                            Edit: flip flops with white socks as per avi.

                            Slow and steady never wins anything.

                            MrNamtor


                              Every year my pants ride up another 1/2 inch towards my chest.

                              Hey Doc


                              Feets don't fail me now

                                Love it!!  Great story.

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