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SubmittedAugust 3, 2016

Name: Diana Age: 54 City/town: Cape Girardeau 50 My son finished his eligibility for college track and field. I missed going to track meets. I also was turning 50. I sprint! 50, 60, 100 and 200 meters. Just missing the Masters All American standard in the 60. The standard was 9.9 seconds and I ran a 10.0...

Name:

Diana

Age:

54

City/town:

Cape Girardeau

At what age did you start running?

50

Why did you start running?

My son finished his eligibility for college track and field. I missed going to track meets. I also was turning 50.

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What is your best 5K time after turning 50?

I sprint! 50, 60, 100 and 200 meters.

What is the race/time you’re most proud of since turning 50?

Just missing the Masters All American standard in the 60. The standard was 9.9 seconds and I ran a 10.0

What’s the longest distance you’ve ever run since turning 50?

200 meters!

What’s your favorite local route to run?

I run on good old track - in a circle

The thing I enjoy most about running is:

Competitions. It's fun seeing seniors and masters athletes still competing in track and field.

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