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Running at 65

Why I Started Running at 65

My Body Isn’t Built for Running I never pictured myself as a runner. Sure, in my teenage years, I could run a decent 50-yard dash, ...

Last Chance for 5k Under 30

Join Bill, a 66-year-old American expat in the Philippines, as he makes one last attempt of the year to break the 30-minute barrier in a ...
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Running 5k Under 30 Minutes

So yesterday I was back it, trying to run my practice 5K under 30 minutes. Unlike before, I didn’t feel all that confident about it, ...

5K Practice Run

One thing that is interesting about running is that no two runs are the same. Take, for instance, this 5k practice run I did on ...

My First Long Run

Now I will be the first to admit, my knowledge of the sport of running is limited. Since I completed my first 5k Race, I ...
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Running in Rain

Rainy runs may build character—but soggy shoes still drive me crazy. Join this over-60 runner as he shares a lighthearted look at finding motivation (and ...
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Bill Runs

Mid 60's Runner

Hi, I’m Bill 👋 I’m in my mid-60s, living in Bacolod City, Philippines, and I’ve just started running for the first time. I share my honest journey—the struggles, small wins, and lessons—proving it’s never too late to lace up and start.

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