running past 75

I have learned a lot in the last few years. Good health is both a gift and something to work hard for.   As for the gift part, I have been lucky enough to have no major diseases. I have had an underactive thyroid for over 20 years, well managed by medications. I have Raynaud's disease, a circulation problem in  my hands, which is only symptomatic when I am exposed to cold temperatures. I have had arthroscopic surgery and medial menisectomies in both knees, 5 years ago, but no problems so far. The only medication I take is levothyroxin for my thyroid.     I believe life style choices are important. I became a vegetarian 20 years ago. No meat, but I do enjoy eggs and dairy. Sometimes I do over indulge, especially on ice cream!    I started run/walking about 15 years ago. I go out 3 times a week usually, including a long run of 13 miles once a week. My times have slowed in the last 5 years, and I am learning to accept this.   My weight is between 140-145 lbs. As long as I

So my year long challenge has been completed! I have done 12 half marathons, one a month, for my 75th year. I came in 1st in my age group for 5 of them; 2nd for 4; 3rd for 1,4th for 1 ...and 6th for 1. I finished 7 of them in under 3 hours. My fastest time- of 2:48:51-- was also the last one on 8/10/19 in Fargo,North Dakota. My slowest time was 3:18:08,the Florida Run. on 11/10/18. The main determinant of my pace was the temperature. The cooler the faster! My age group awards included plaques, sox, a drinking glass...and nada. That's OK!