He remained a nationally competitive runner well into his fifties.

The race is open to serious, and less competitive, runners of all ages.

He is a competitive runner and very happily married father of five.

As a competitive runner for the last 28 years, I am an advocate of exercise, good nutrition and appropriate medical tests.

Now 17 years old, and a competitive runner, Chelimo is still chasing time.

For example, a competitive runner would be far better off running outdoors through space since it is more specific and realistic to his/her event.

How does getting older affect the strength, speed, endurance and drive of the competitive runner?

In the 1970's, Pollock tested 25 competitive male runners age 40 to 72.

"Many competitive runners do more mileage than they need to," Downing said.

Her success should make competitive runners at the recreational level realize that a little speed can go a long way.