The Fastest Old Man In the World

[@moosestubbings1853]

I had an aortic root replacement at age 32 I was 452lbs. I started hiking,which then turned to training,and is now turning into running. I lost 252lbs of weight over the last 5 years I've been running 5k and 10k I sold my car and walk everywhere I go and have never been happier there's much more to experience on foot

[@dollimelaine]

amazing...well done!

[@DA-bp8lf]

What a great human being!!! I’ve been a lifetime runner, now in my 60s and this guy really inspired me!! Thank you to whoever made this video possibly!! 👏👏👏👏

[@TheADDFiles-yk4dc]

Such a terrific gentleman and his wife is lovely as well.

[@Hurkmaniacs]

What a brilliant portrait of an extraordinary man.

[@Icehippieviking1001]

Godspeed, Mr. Turnbull. You are and always will be an inspiration.

[@HugoAguirre-x7i]

A beautiful story, including his relationship with his lovely wife who is obviously a saint 🙂

[@Williamottelucas]

First saw the man race in 1980 at the Veteran Games in Christchurch, then was lucky enough to take part in the same half-marathon at Balclutha at the start of the 1990s (I finished minutes behind him). Inspirational guy.

[@JulienNeel]

Goodness 2h42 is already amazing for any amateur runner, but at that age?!

[@marcusconway4]

Thanks for putting this video up. Really fascinating story.

[@kgferg50]

21 years later and Derek Turnbull stills holds the world record for 65-year-olds in these distances - mile, 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10000 metres and marathon. Sadly, Derek died in 2006, aged 79.

[@yjw1201]

what disease did he die of?

[@ard878iii9]

How did he die? Cause of death?

[@Wig4]

I will be 65, in 7 months from now ... without any pre destined (genetic) base to be athletic, I started running only at the age of 56. (Never ever done any cardio sport in my life before, I was a total disaster as a kid) Nowadays, I run up to 50 times/year 20K-plus trainings and contests now (20 à 32km, often trail runs) and finish about at the 2/3 position group of all competitors (all ages together, I mean !! :-) ) My personal best time on classic road 1/2 marathon was this year 2021 in may. (Pace 5:27 km/min) It's amazing to know I could not run in my youth (excessive astma + extreme weak muscles), and now I can pass by quite some young people ! I will NOT stop running !!! :-) Changed my life ! I've still space to grow a few % in speed ! I know I'm not 'gifted' in any way, even my lungs are too small for my size... but it's pure dedication, and constant training. With a smile ! >>> Just yesterday :-) 22.4km trail run - 260hm. scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/246629032_10159539532218936_841338227682923490_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=XQzNvKq9ploAX-_QuUE&_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.xx&oh=6bb3b25fc41803017e5ca57eff93177e&oe=61719507

[@MiniForklift]

Enjoyed watching that, I have the book so it was good to put pictures to the words. Chur for the upload

[@danepilipina8780]

People live for over 90 years because of their healthy lives styles. They exercise, don’t smoke or moderately in alcohol, no drugs, and eating good food. Proud of them I think they are super heroes.

[@apachemimi447]

Bullshit!!

[@danepilipina8780]

@@apachemimi447 maybe your life style is shitty. Your are not gonna live fifty plus I guarantee it

[@moosestubbings1853]

Forgetting About Infinite Time

[@johntatum1951]

great inspiration for us fellow old guys...I like the short dashes myself.

[@johntatum1951]

I did a 5k once,,,too long for my wimpy stamina...like two mile better or three...but now stick with dashes....recover in 3 days..ahha

[@Psysso]

You do know a 5k is 3,2 miles?

[@johnrogan9420]

Shearing those sheep looks like hard work...only ran one marathon...1968...Artesia New Mexico...2:50.2...finished 6th...did stop at 10 miles to use the restroom..no forward progress for between 2 and 5 minutes....think the break actually helped...felt renewed after that break...an Irishman qualified for the marathon in Mexico City..for Ireland...time was 2:24..

[@josieldeassis]

10:19 Thumbs up if you looked more at the kitty than at the medals

[@maheshpithadia4578]

May god bless him & every one with good health and wealth, From Mumbai INDIA 🇮🇳 Jai shri krishna 🙏

[@MuhdDanishun]

When you prank him,and he started chasing you

[@sinnedc6582]

When I saw it I thought he was a sprinter.Good job anyway.

[@vicbehan6773]

you might want to spell his name correctly.

[@Rajaish2008]

Request your permission to put this video in my facebook page

[@BobBob-uv9fq]

I literally ran with the2 nd fastest older mile in the world 60. /65 age group ,Paul Forbes he ran at an under 5:10 pace I held on sort of for 40 m ,then stumbled out 350 m to finish off the lap ,but it was a real experience

[@robbiejohnson5989]

Invercargill Boy another World Winner humble az R I P ehoa

[@justinus]

define old!

[@backintobalance9542]

.

[@josieldeassis]

The opposite of "new"

[@tonyyoung3381]

Great forward lean….. 🏃

[@Rog101010]

3:50/Km.

[@johnrogan9420]

Triplet son..???

[@yjw1201]

yes, 2 daughters, 1 son, guess the son passed away young, he had 6 children.

[@blank5101]

Hi

[@onefoot7]

Ed Whitlock blew this guy away

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Not really.

[@zugolf4980]

This is gerayte

[@mapleleafer74]

FASTEST? WTF? THIS IS FUCKING SLLLLLOW. SPRINTS ARE FAST.