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The Ghost of Races Past: Reconciling an Older, Less Fit Body With Expectations Based on Prior Performances
A 44-year-old runner completed his first timed race in five years in Bridgton, Maine, finishing the 4-mile course within 32:30, failing to beat his 2007 debut time of 30:41 or his son. He once ran under 26 minutes in his 30s, but weight returned and training fell far below his peak of 30-40 miles per week. His son finished just under 30 minutes, and his daughter met her sub-40-minute goal in her first road race.
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