Seniors push athleticism to the limit 

I'm 70 years old and been running for 48 years so far. I hope to be running in my 90's.

A 90 year old once told me, “The moment you put your feet up, that’s the moment they put you in the grave.”

These young people, yes, they are young at heart, are wonderful. I hope they go out with their running shoes still warm from a workout. I know what the experts are saying about being active. For 30+ years I ran, and also ran competitively, and did fairly well for someone without the right muscles that some elite atheletes have. Then I went nearly 30 years, trying to make a living in the civilian rat race. I retired, and knew I was going to have problems, and I did, overweight, and heart problems. At age 65 I decided to do volunteer work, which might not be considered exercise, but doing it 5 days a week, for four hours a day, working on fixing flood damage, and improving the landscaping around our local observatory has seen me lose over 40 pounds, get me off cholesterol medications, and pretty much leveled out on my heart problems, actually seeing some improvement. But I also walk, and I now can lope along at about 14 minutes a mile. Lesson is, anyone who is out of shape, and nearly ready for a body bad, can make a difference, IF you will only get out and work at it.

I'm 26 soon, I think it's time for change. I used to be a runner in my teen years and I always felt my best after a run. Exercise is a must for humanity.

Never to old to start, always to young to give up

Congratulations for all the seniors who took part in the races .well done .❤❤

Rodgers ran (and won) at National Championship in Landover this March at age 100.

What you noticed was that they had a good command of their faculties, able to carry on a comprehensive conversation without stuttering or loss for words. Showing us that sports help the brain to remain active and alert through sports activities. Kudos to all of them.

He is 100 now, still going.

These senior's are inspiring to see, bless their willingness.

I think the narrator missed the point here. These people are not "exceptions" - they got off their butts and did the work. Like the one guy said - if other people can do it - why not him?

If you don't use it you'll lose it. I'm 41 and out of shape due to an accident over a year ago. I realize now just how important it is to exercise and to take care of yourself. And my biggest fear is to decline further then needing assistance. You never know how important "abilities" are until you can't do them. Let these older adults be an inspiration to us all, that what we do now could pay off or continue into the future.

What inspirational stories here!! Men and women who continue working out and make their health a life-long commitment are to be commended and are tremendous role models for all of us. I am a 68 year old distance runner who started running back in 1972 when I was inspired by Frank Shorter's gold medal victory in the Munich Olympics. I have been running ever since. I have just recovered from Covid-19 and now my sights are set on running across America from Oceanside to New York City (Atlantic Ocean) in March 2021. I have talked with some who say I cannot do it, but I also have those who encourage me and tell me it can be done! Videos like this give me encouragement and the motivation to try. Thank you for that!!! bob eilek temecula, ca.

❤️ God bless you! You’re the pure inspiration! 👍👍

I must share this inspirational video with all my fitbit pals!

Something older people should never forget: Exercising always "hurts', it hurt when I was 16 and it hurts now that I am 38.

That's so amazing for people of their age to be so determined.

You know the thing that is so amazing is how ALERT they all are. I dont mean that to be rude, but most elderly I know are a little less. Thats aamzing!

A 10 minute mile after age 90. A 15 minute mile after age 95. Five years difference, five minutes added. Interesting. Physical activity is key to graceful living in old age.

90 year old running a 10 minute mile, me at 26 struggling with a 11 minute mile.

It only hurts if you quit exercising every day. And have to keep weight lifting, not just running.

Thank you I needed this.

They have such a young spirit and is sharp as a tack!!! Very inspiring!

I still find this depressing. Not being able to run anymore one day.

I just turned 60 and am blessed with young looks and good genes. But I do not take anything for granted. I hope to stay in shape and be athletic through my 90s.

I'm hoping that IF I ever do manage to break the 4 minute mile barrier when I'm less than 20 years of age, than hopefully when I make it to age 100+ I'll still be able to break the 15 minute mile. For me, running has always been a sport I feel like I could have a chance in *breaks into song* "For the first time in forever", usually in sports like soccer, basketball, etc, it's very clear that I have almost no skill in any of those sports, but running I might have a shot at getting to run with the elites. Once I hit age of 50 I'm still hoping to at least still be able to break at least the 6 minute mile. Soccer, basketball, all of those sports for me are just a phase in the past, but running, now THIS is a sport that is quiet literally more of my speed.

Good for them! I could only wish to be able to run races again by my forties.

Thank you I love the video.

when your living to compete, you are living! Love all these champions!

3:31 now i see why he was good at pole vaulting. look at the length of those arms

The idea of not working out as we get older is insane - we need to work out when young and keep working out as we get older. Older people need it more. Of course you don't usually run like a younger person - you have to make necessary adjustments. We should also eat healthfully for our whole lives. But giving up on either of these is like giving up on life. Maybe it's floating around in a pool, but almost all of us can do something. I'm only 50 but sometimes killing it. Sometimes just crawling. Foam rolling and yoga help a lot. Listening to your body - forgetting about external expectations, if there really are any and respecting where you're at - taking it easy stopping and adjusting as soon as anything starts to hurt. We'll see how it goes. I don't know if I can expect to do a 10 minute mile in 40 years - probably not because an 8 minute mile would be pretty hard right now.

Very-very good Video... Thanks... Fantastic... Bravo.... Forever...Super...Seniors...

Congratulations for your video!! Respect everyone doing hard job! and much more hard job is to checking and doing everything for our healthy life as many years as possible, My intention run successfully many ultra marathons more than 100 yrs old🏃‍♂️

Inspiring and a reminder not to make excuses 🙂

I can still almost run like I did in mid 70's.

Absolutely beyond phenomenal, outstanding!

Keep it up man. That was awesome

This is so inspiring for someone in my 30's!! Ive never even ran a 10 minute mile!!

Iam a morocan marathon runner . this vide'o was very funny and also like to congratulte all the older people . Never gave up . Go ahead . All my best regards .😍😀😃😄😊👍👌✌👋👏💪

Running is not the only sport for seniors. Swimming is extremely beneficial. You can use fins and other accessories to work the legs harder. Swimming is easy on the joints when done with the correct technique.

Well dang, much respect. Message received.

Amazing human beings!

My heroes, my role models! Keep going!

way to go!

Dayum - Orville is just plumb amazing

love it!

I cried... awesomeness!

Inspiration.

Love them💕

That was truly inspiring

That's so amazing

Here I am hoping to at least be oldest pancake eater on Earth one day.

Games me entry kaise karen .

Orville passed away in 2019 at the age of 101. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orville_Rogers

Makes me feel so old. Gotta get my runs.

The unforgiving minute

My sister in law is in her 70s and throws the shot put in her senior class.

I am inspired 👏💖

Wow So Truly Amazing 😁😁😁😁

My body is injury prone at half their age, I just can't exercise without seriously hurting myself. I also would rather die 10 years earlier and not suffer repeated shin splints, back ache and joint issues

Inspiring.

Not seniors....veteran seniors. Respect.

I mean, I am a 35-year old sprinter, but RU-vid now recommends me this video and commercials about adult diapers. I don't know if I should feel grateful or offended :D

Damn Seniors they must have been held back 65 years.

Unbelievable!

Muscles never atrophy when you get proper nutrition and work out T least 3 times a week and daily stretching. But the diet most people eat in this country won't supply the muscles enough ensymes and minerals to keep the body repaired. Asian and Mediteranian diets are the best. And caffeine pulls calcium out of the bones. At almost 74, I haven't even begun to slow down and look half my age.

Orville is my hero!

88 year pulls up in a camaro wow

In the U.K. the older people tend not to get involved in these activities when older..much more common in USA

You had me cbs until you mentioned astroNOTS!

why don't you people put senior swimmers on news. I'm 61 and swimming my college times.. .swimming is much harder than running

Wow

I have her running shoes 😂

Let's go great job I c yall

Let's acknowledge the 16 people who disliked this video. Psychopathy is real, folks.

Is this safe? What if someone fell?

That is God giving this man his health and strength. Power of God.

They don't atrophy if you keep your muscles mass by working out at the gym!

I'll beat all those records _in due time._

See ya at year 80 😎

I don’t want a good life. I want a long life.

Good

❤

Stroke and Bypass surgery was it because of his diet. And exercise was probably not the only thing that needs to be changed long term makes me think about if he is a meat eater only reason why he needed surgery and a whole foods plant based diet is best. Just my opinion and my research trying to figure out what I need to do . Interesting

Daanng grandpa tryna flex on us with his Camaro

I am 74 and will be 75 in coming new year eve. I walk well daily. 4 weeks ago, a 32 years old girl whose grandmother I know and lives in our Seniors place called me and said can you walk with me in the park not far away .I said " Sure". I walked with her 4.5 miles with temp. was 95 degrees. She said: " Are you sure you're 74.". I said " Yes"..She was surprised. But beside walking pay attention to what you should eat, and what you shouldn't.

The USA is not the world, therefore it is incorrect to say that the old woman in her 90’s is the fastest runner in the world in her age group.

Let’s wait till Dwayne the rock Johnson become 98 let’s see who’s talking

I'm happy for them but this would make me so nervous that something might happen to them while running

RIP 🪦

Greatest athlete of all-time sorry Bo Jackson

Sucks to get old

I'm sorry but people who have history of heart problems should not be running as fast as they can. It would only make their lives shorter.

a 20 year old male with 14% body fat is not a perfect specimen... seriously??! wow and they missed the point on several things but most of the people who can run these masters meet are typically people who didn't compete at all or had decades of no activity so they don't have the years of wear and tear on the body as someone who ran in the youth and still continue to run in older age would be harder with more miles in their youth

how come all old people move the same? stiff and slow.

Beautiful, but gold medals means nothing anymore I guess...

Orville shows his age with his lack of manners! Never mind holding the door for that lady, ya old man!