Former athletes: Can you still perform at the same level?

[BCRanger10]

If you were an athlete in school, can you still perform at the same or a comparable level? What did you play and what was your personal best?

I ran track & field and cross country in both high school and college. According to Running Level - and assuming they are to be trusted - an intermediate 2-mile time for a man between 35 and 40 (I'm currently 37) is 14:21. This morning, I ran two miles in 14:22. My best time in college was 12:24. This was the first I'd timed myself in years. And I'm a little out of practice, as I've done more weightlifting than running since then.

However, I think that if I made it regular thing, I could probably match or beat the "advanced" time of 12:32.

So what do you think, former athletes? Is this you? 👇👇👇

[exitseven]

No. I was a good (not great) marathon runner. I ran my last marathon when i was 36. Then the injuries kept piling up so i had to give it up.

I don't got it anymore

[exitseven]

There is a reason you do not see any pro athletes over 50.

[Joshydavid25]

I guess I'm a former athlete.. I did a bit of wrestling in High-school, but I never did it to my full potential.. I feel like I'm better now than I was at that time.. I always had decent stamina, so I haven't lost that much at least..

[Miah06]

You roughly snuggled other men as people paid to watch😂
Sorry sorry don't hurt me

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06

Jk.. They called it gay at my High-school so I'm used to it.. 😂.. Although... I don't think anybody paid..

[Miah06]

Really? All our games cost 5 dollars to get in.

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Well, it was basketball.. Maybe y'all gad a winning team, and got big audiences and they started to charge.. The people at my school hardly gave a damn about Wrestling.. LOL..

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 had**..

[Miah06]

That's probably true.
Both track and basketball are popular. Probably why they charged for both of them.

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Better than the WNBA.. 😏😂😂..

[Miah06]

I prefer wnba or nba.

[Miah06]

Over

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Well... I gots nothing to say to that.. Damn shame.. SMH.. LOL.. JK.. Hey at least you're supporting them.. Makes sense kinda.. Did you ever wanna go?

[Miah06]

I mean all these women saying how dare men not support the WNBA when they don't watch it. Shut up and watch it yourself dumb dumb 😂

Not really. I actually considered going pro with track. When i was in middle school.
But when i got serious about basketball. My mind was made up, to be a teacher.
Plus i knew i could get a scholarship out of basketball. But i knew wasn't gonna be good enough to go pro.

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Exactly.. They ain't nothing but talk.. Lmao.. At least have it on the T. V as background noise if you wanna complain..

Were you a better runner or basketball player? Seems like you were pretty confident that you had those legs.. LOL..

[Miah06]

I was way better at track.

I even got picked to go to a meet in Australia.

They only took the top in the country for that event.

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Oh, yeah I remember when you said that.. Yeah that's really good then.. You could've been a pro if that were the case.. Elite level genetics right there.. Good for running from your problems..

[Miah06]

Yeah. I am naturally gifted with speed.
Tbh with basketball that where i really had the biggest advantage

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Did you ever go to Australia? I forget if you said you did.. And yeah you got those police dodging feet.. 😂😂..

[Miah06]

I did. I'm ignoring the 2nd comment

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Okay okay, we're actually having a nice, real conversation instead of just jokes.. I understand..

[Miah06]

I know arguing with me is addicting😂

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Why did you make it solely about you? How come you didn't just say "yeah the arguing between us is fun".. You think I have a Miah addiction or something?

[Miah06]

Well you and chris always seem disappointed when we ain't arguing😂

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 When did I ever seem disappointed ma'am? Lmao..

[Miah06]

Every time I'm serious you try to turn it into one. That's because you like aww man she not arguing😭my wittle heart is sad

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 No, I'm just not used to it is all.. Not disappointed.. 😂..

[Miah06]

You cry yourself to sleep

[Joshydavid25]

@Miah06 Not at all, I was enjoying the more serious conversation.. It seems like you're the one crying.. Like a little Miah..

[Miah06]

I'm probably about 95% of where i was in college.

Track i stopped competing back in hs i would says I'm actually faster. I gained speed and technique in my college career.

[jahaims]

Not even close lol. I have too many injuries

[BCRanger10]

What did you play? Football?