National Geographic
Science tells us that a marathon runner’s peak performance years are between ages 25 and 35. But that doesn’t mean they’re your best years. Take it from a dozen awe-inspiring runners, all 70 and over, who we caught up with after they crossed the finish line of this year’s Boston Marathon. Discover their stories and what it takes to run a marathon late in life at the link in bio. Photographs by @jakechessum
1 days ago
I was told that ultra marathon runners tend to be older because it takes a lot of mental fitness. Younger runners haven’t been through enough adversity, so aren’t as mentally equipped to do such a long run!
1 days ago
I hit my best marathon time of 3:43 at 37yo last year. Hoping to break 3:30 this year 💪🏼
1 days ago
Love this! See you @sydney_marathon for my 57th birthday 🎂 @wmmajors
1 days ago
@rephstar 🔥🔥🔥🔥
1 days ago
👏👏👏👏 só quem correu uma maratona sabe🔥🔥
1 days ago
🙌🔥👏
16 hours ago
Very inspiring!!! Let’s get it @rephstar @runwithpops @pattydukes @circa95
1 days ago
@alyson_batistaa @horusmedeiros Isso é Super Interessante!🤜🏻🤛🏻💥
14 hours ago
@runwithpops you are an inspiration! @rephstar love the love you show your dad! This is such a beautiful story! @pattydukes #circa95athletics
15 hours ago
@rephstar beautiful brother! ❤️
17 hours ago
@rephstar !! Incredible
16 hours ago
🙌🙌🙌
10 hours ago
@rephstar and pops!! 😍😍
13 hours ago
❤️🏃🏻♀️💪🔥
16 hours ago
👟👟❤️