Dog in the old life yet

[ColinJ]

Bear in mind that I have one wonky joint in my foot...

Onto which will pound 1/8 ton of prime Drago every time that poor foot hits the ground...

 

[Drago]

Well, we shall see Mr J. I may well be urinating into the passing airstream, but I intend to give it a damn good go.

 

[Houthakker]

I'm 63 and can do 5 min miles easily, 4 at a push.
wait, we are talking on the bike aren't we.......?
Good luck Drago! Always good to have something to strive for.

 

[sittingbull]

Instead of scoffing perhaps we should embrace @Drago's challenge and give it a go ourselves?

If nothing else it will put Drago's attempts (and achievements) in perspective.

 

[nickyboy]

Instead of scoffing perhaps we should embrace @Drago's challenge and give it a go ourselves?

If nothing else it will put Drago's attempts (and achievements) in perspective.

I'm a similar age, considerably lighter and with a reasonable CV system (100 cycling miles a week in a very hilly area) but there is no way I could get close to 5 minutes. So no, there is no way I will be wasting my time in giving it a go myself

To give some context, in the 2020 Olympics, most Decathletes failed to break 5 minute mile pace for their 1500m event.

 

[sittingbull]

.......... there is no way I could get close to 5 minutes. So no, there is no way I will be wasting my time in giving it a go myself

I doubt you could get close to 7 minutes. Pushing at your boundaries is never a waste of time

 

[cougie uk]

A fast Parkrun might be a healthier goal. Accurately measured and lots of stats available.

Or just find a one mile hill to run down.

 

[Tribansman]

Have a little more faith in Big D, defo doable...

 

[Big John]

Who's starting a book then? 😉

 

[Drago]

To give some context, in the 2020 Olympics, most Decathletes failed to break 5 minute mile pace for their 1500m event.

Well, I shall thoroughly enjoy showing them up!

See post #8. I may well not do it, but I'd sooner have a huge goal in order to motivate and push myself than a small goal that is too easy and achieves little in terms of either fitness or glory.

My efforts will be duly documented on here, which gives me further motivation to push myself. Im not treading new ground here - others have bested this by 46 seconds at my age, and last time I checked I have the same number of limbs as they, and considerably longer ones at that. It may be outlandish, it may be on the questionable side of realistic, but it certainly is not impossible.

So my first goal it to get running, then get comfortable running, then stake out a flattish mile course, then run that mile and see where I am at. Once I have that benchmark the real work can begin.

Some of you genuinely seem to be supportive, and I thank you for that. I look forward to doing myself proud and upholding the honour of the CC Retirees, Cabbage Smelling and Leaky Bladder Section.

 

[Drago]

New trainers obtained. A full outfit of clothing on its way and hopefully landing tomorrow or new years eve.

Thar being the case my first scheduled attempt at running will be Monday evening - Its Me vs. Nature, and eventually nature will lose.

 

[ColinJ]

I quit running in 2018 after arthritis in my foot made it too painful.

I haven't run for years because my hips were starting to ache last time I did.

I just read in another thread that one of your hips is on the way out too. Good luck to you with your running, but I reckon the combination of your bulk and arthritis could get very painful, very quickly!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I think @Drago is selling himself short and should go for an age group 2 hours 19 mins marathon.

 

[potsy]

I just read in another thread that one of your hips is on the way out too. Good luck to you with your running, but I reckon the combination of your bulk and arthritis could get very painful, very quickly!

Blimey, maybe just completing a mile should be the target?

 

[Drago]

My hip is fine. It doesnt hurt in use, only aches when im idle for long periods like at night.

Blimey, next thing I know youll be telling me that having polio and leg braces will cause me problems. Such negativity!