There’s a saying that goes, “you don’t stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running.” Whoever came up with that might have had Gene Dykes in mind. Gene ran his first marathon when he was 59 and then quickly progressed to running faster and farther. In 2017 he completed the ‘Triple Crown of 200s’ – a series of three 200 mile races. At 70 years old, he has a marathon personal best of 2:55:17 which is less than 30 seconds off of the men’s 70 plus World Record. So, what’s the secret to Gene’s success? Part of it might be his attitude.
“I didn't start running until I was 58 and I'm having the time of my life,” Gene said. “It’s been a wonderful journey.”
“I didn't start running until I was 58 and I'm having the time of my life,” Gene said. “It’s been a wonderful journey.”
