This week we talk to 66-year old Masters Runner Tom Bernhard of Castro Valley, CA. He currently holds four men’s 65-69 American age group records - 1 Mile, 5000m, and 10,000m on the track along with the 5K record on the road. Tom is a four-time Road Runner of the year in your age group: once in 55-59, once in 60-64, and twice in 65-69. And he's won the Masters LDR Grand Prix two times: once in 2015 in the 60-64 age group and once in 2017 in the 65-69 age group.
In this episode, we discuss how Tom has managed to work through various injuries and how he continues to be able to race at a high level.
SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - TOM BERNHARD
Age: 66
Sport: Masters Running
Quote: "Find your passion and pursue it with enthusiasm."
Learn more about masters running: The Running Professor
EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - STEPH ELDORE
Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature trail runner Steph Eldore.
EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - STEPH ELDORE
Age: 43
Sport: Trail Running
Quote: When I finished that marathon it changed my life.