Janice O'Grady: Setting Records in Your 70s

Janice O'Grady, an ultrarunner since the 1980s, discusses the evolution of the sport and her experiences. She shares stories of the small ultra-running community in the 80s and the camaraderie among runners. Janice recommends old school races and emphasizes the importance of training and competitiveness. She also talks about setting world records in the 75-79 age group and her approach to longevity in ultrarunning. Janice reflects on her recent world record-setting run at Tunnel Hill and the joy of still being able to participate in the sport she loves. Takeaways The ultrarunning community in the 1980s was small and tight-knit, with a strong sense of camaraderie among runners. Old school races still exist and offer a unique and enjoyable experience for runners. Training moderation and a balanced approach to running can contribute to longevity in the sport. Competitiveness and a drive to do one's best are important qualities for success in ultrarunning. Setting world records in older age categories is possible with dedication and training. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and World Records 03:10 Getting into Ultrarunning in the 1980s 08:30 The Small Ultra-Running Community in the 1980s 13:00 The Evolution of Ultra-Running and the Boom Generation 17:31 Discovering Ultrarunning in the 1980s 19:11 The Old School Ultra-Running Community 21:11 Recommended Old School Races 25:32 The Importance of Training and Competitiveness 28:01 Setting World Records in the 75-79 Age Group 31:29 Longevity in Ultrarunning and Training Moderation 35:12 Reminding Her Husband of His Comment 36:09 The Changing Landscape of Ultrarunning 38:39 Going for World Records at Tunnel Hill This episode brought to you by Jennifer Ridgley, John W Auberzinsky III, Trail Mayor Hates Honeysuckle, Chris Casey and all of our Patreon supporters and listeners. You can support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices