I used to run a lot when younger and remembered how good I felt and how happy I was when in good shape. I've decided to make a "come-back" and start racing again when I turn 80 in 7 months. ( senior games, etc. ) My progression has been so slow that I almost relented to what my body was saying..."You're too old, accept getting old, nobody runs at 80!" etc..But, I didn't relent and just recently starting seeing some break-through progress. Then I remembered that it took me about seven years to become a decent runner way back; why should I expect faster progression now? I guess what I'm saying is that it's never easy, young or old, to become real fit and if you give in to all the nay sayers, including yourself, you've got a good chance of becoming a prophet. BillView Thread