I used to run. I can't now. I might be able to run again if I had a meniscus tear repaired on my left knee. I already did it on my right knee but it still is far from 100%.
Not being able to run is one of the very few regrets of my life. I started running again in my 30's and ran a lot into my 40's. I really enjoyed racing.
I was pretty much a mid-pack runner. I could place in my age group if the fast folks didn't show up. The times I recall were best 10k of about 39:00, Half Marathon around 1:30:00 and my best Marathon was 3:14:10. I was training to break 3 hours in the marathon when a hamstring injury sidelined me. In my mid 40s, I never recovered fully and never regained that level fitness again.
I did run on 50k trail race. I enjoyed it. It is much different than road racing.
Take it easy as you start to run again. Patience in training is super important and not something I was terribly good at.
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