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Using Age-Grading as a Tool

ByJohn Kissane 09/02/202209/02/2022

While most ARR members participate in competitive running events, the motivation for that participation varies considerably. A few may aspire to compete for overall or masters titles while others will toe the line intending to battle it out for age group awards. And some may be solely focused on competing with themselves, working to shave…

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An Introduction to Age Grading

ByJohn Kissane 08/25/202208/25/2022

The concept of age grading for distance running and track & field events has been around for decades, but it’s still something of a mystery to many. No doubt age grading primarily benefits old folks, like me, who are really slowing down. But in truth, age grading is a useful and motivational tool for all runners….