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Made the century club today

Peter GreaggPeter Greagg
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Hi Older Peeps

Did my 5 km run test today which is the first one (for various reasons) since I aged up to 60. Am in week 16 of Intermediate IM plan.

The time of 23:58 gives me  a Vdot of 40, so added to my age, makes 100.

This is my highest Vdot since 1990 — my improvement is a combination of EN training and being lighter. I still expect more improvment as I can probably safely lose another 5 lbs at least.

 

Comments

  • Bruce ThompsonBruce Thompson

    Peter -  Congrats!!!! Well done.  A VDOT PR from 22 years ago.  Old Farts rock.

  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    @ Peter -  Congrats! It's a good milestone, and puts you in the upper leagues in our AG, under 24 for a 5K. I know that's a great feeling. I'd bet you can still improve over the next couple of years with persistent training, and attention to remaining injury-free. My next 5K will be April 14, and I still dream about the 50/50 club (I'm 48.7 right now, and have *never* been higher than 49.6.)

  • Peter GreaggPeter Greagg
    Thanks Bruce and Al.
    You guys are an inspiration image
  • Jeff SullivanJeff Sullivan
    @ Peter - congrats - i'm just behind you 56 yrs @ vDot 41.1 but chasing the elusive 3.0 w/kg - i left OS @ 2.85 and hoping to drop a few lbs and a small ftp bump will get me there - i'm headed to IMLP 2012 as my 1st
  • Peter GreaggPeter Greagg
    Thanks Jeff. I have found dropping some lbs really helps the running. Have fun at IMLP.
  • Steve WestSteve West
    Ooh, I didn't know this club existed..... Congrats to you Peter!

    I should have joined last Nov when I turned in a vDot of 47 @ 53 yrs. Gives me even more confidence going into Boston next week knowing I am a special snowflake!

    But truth be told, I don't plan to race Boston with the vDot of 47 (7:40) , more likely will target vDot of 45 (7:57) which will still be a PR if I can execute better than I did last year.
  • Bruce ThompsonBruce Thompson

    Steve - good luck at Boston.  Just remember to save something for those last 6 downhill miles - the quad busters.  And enjoy the final stretch down Boylston.   And welcome to the century club.

  • Bill McKeeBill McKee
    Congrats Peter! That is awesome.
    Congrats Steve (and good luck in Boston)

    I am still a ways from this club myself, but I will get there. Can't tell you the motivation I get from you folks!!
  • Peter GreaggPeter Greagg
    Thanks Steve and good luck at Boston.
    Thanks Bill, and I am sure you will get to join.
  • cgres123cgres123
    Happy be-lated Birthday and Ol Guys Rule.... I think image
  • William JenksWilliam Jenks
    Me too. At least as USAT counts it. 52 VDOT and will be 48 in 3 months. :-)
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