TYSON v PAUL - an ageing runner’s thoughts…

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

I was a marathoner in college, a miler age 40-50, and now 400/800/hurdles at 68. Sprinting is far better at fending off age. Healthier now than in my 20s or 30s

[@global-runner]

I think you’re right! And yet we always seem to go the other way. “I’m losing my speed so I’ll do the marathon”. Better would be “I’m losing my speed so I need to work on it”. Great comment. Thanks.

[@Sharshock]

I’m here to watch you throw every punch, until you feel you’re done. Keep it up!!!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!!! Really appreciate this comment - especially the positivity behind it. Love it!

[@vincejulier826]

Totally agree with the sentiment! I don’t want to give in to age - to the extent I can. Started running 2 yrs ago - now aged 58 - and ran my first marathon with a time of 3:28. I did it to, in part, prove to myself that I could at my age. I am not ‘old’ yet! And certainly not old at 58. Now lets get sub 3:15!

[@global-runner]

Love this mentality!!!! :)

[@mikes5764]

I didn't see it since it was in the middle of the night in Europe when they broadcasted it. I heard about the price money they would get whatever outcome and had to think about the 100K Abdi Nageeye got for winning the NY marathon in a very competitive field and still wonder if our sport is underrated or boxing overrated ... But I get your point and I think you are 100% right. I also think the relative benefit of doing short (hill) sprints, explosive jumps and squats, etc increases as we age. Better not see it as something extra, but as a core element of training and make that power your competitive advantage 💪🏻!

[@global-runner]

100% agree. I think the natural inclination is to shy away from those things when I think we should be insisting on them. I wonder how much of the power loss as we age is due to us not doing those types of things any more rather than any physiological reason?

[@teamhassan9686]

Fighting talk! 🥊 love it! 💪🏽 😀

[@global-runner]

Gotta love some fighting talk. Just got to back it up now! :)

[@mogosberhane264]

Great 🎉.

[@global-runner]

Thanks! 😃

[@rasher331]

Go on!!!

[@global-runner]

Let’s gooooo! :)

[@brianway4240]

I spent time in the Rockies in the '80s. Those were my mountaineering days. It's a lot harder to get into Canada now, but there are North faces I still want to climb. By the way, I'm guessing you must be from some Commonwealth country given your accent.

[@global-runner]

You’re hard core! Mountaineering is next level. Definitely out of my comfort zone! It’s an English accent! But a lot of people guess Australian so I think living in Canada must have warped my east-London twang somewhat!

[@brianway4240]

@global-runner I was living in Yosemite during the '80s and '90s. I'd make trips to colder, more glaciated ranges. Definitely hung out in Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise.

[@MusicChristo]

Oh dear, I still remember the tremendous fuzz back in '88 when Tyson met Spinks. Even here in Norway it was massively covered on the radio, television, newspapers. They were both brutes and in their prime age. Just imagine Usaine Bolt doing his 100m at 58, wouldnt be fair to compare with his golden years, would it. But both Bolt and Tyson are legends, and legends are not easily forgotten. On the other hand I've never looked upon Tyson as one pf the sharpest knifes out there, and most professional exboxers suffer hard when they age. So also with Tyson, obviously! Personally at age 53 I still run as fast as when I started running at 40, so being a little smarter and wiser, I truly believe we don't have to slow down much until 60-65. But to keep punching is also very much a mental game, to keep up the lust for grinding/training instead of retiring into the sofa, thats what it all is about😅.

[@global-runner]

Love this comment. I couldn’t agree more. I guess that’s the problem with elite level sport though. It DOES grind you down.

[@SubtleForces]

Full disclosure...I was mostly focused on Canmore. It felt like so many places with good memories from March. Pretty sure we went to the same café. As to the subject, I agree mostly, but age is age. I'd rather be a slow mid 50s runner than a 40 year old on the sofa. I do my planned sessions. Maybe I should push some of them a little more, but I need to balance that with the risk of insury and the increasing recovery time.

[@global-runner]

You’re 100% right on all of this. Canmore is amazing. And balancing is key. But I’m not going down without a fight. :)

[@shaunmann6036]

It was entertainment, it wasn’t sport, it was fixed, he wasn’t fighting to win! He was doing as he was told to receive a £20M purse

[@global-runner]

It made me sad and motivated in equal parts…

[@SaraSt-Pierre-gv7je]

I understand and I feel you but some runners like my old self , 56 female marathoner just like to run…never been fast. I just want to run until minimum 85!😂 But following you is really motivating and inspirational! Sorry I am french canadien

[@global-runner]

I agree! It’s all about longevity I think. And seeing poor Tyson like that just made me even more motivated to stay fit and mobile. (Et ton anglais est impeccable!). :)

[@religionofrunning253]

I also want to do sub 3 Marathon at the age of 50

[@DrProfX]

💯with you… Also, I have this thing about staying “fit looking”-may be shallow of me, but I don’t think it’s either a good look nor is it good for your knees and other joints to run significantly overweight… 🤷‍♂️

[@global-runner]

Poor Tyson had a knee brace. I couldn’t watch. And he’s only 8 years older than me. That was motivating. I don’t want to be like that.

[@BillBrinkop]

The thing with Tyson is not his chronological age it’s the abuse and wear and tear he’s taken over his career. Head trauma. Look at Muhammad Ali. Tyson would have had a better shot if he had never boxed a day in his life.

[@global-runner]

You’re right. And the same applies to us runners I think. It’s balancing longevity with performance. I definitely don’t want to run myself to a point where I can no longer run…

[@nathancroswell4507]

*Jake Paul

[@global-runner]

Ah man! You’re right! Thanks for that!!