Yes I started running 5 years ago at the age of 48, and now I actually am the director of a running program in my county. I do a lot of races, the longest being half marathons. I am running a marathon in October, but it is a team race so I only have to run 1/4 of it. I always wanted the 26.2 decal on my car, but never wanted to run a marathon, so I figure this is the best way to do it.
I love coming up with training programs and I love racing, even though I get really nervous (I don't know why I get nervous, I never plan to actually win.) I am a really slow runner, always at the back of the pack. I always run outside, never on a treadmill. Until I moved a few months ago I ran on a great trail along the edge of a big river. It is meditative and spiritual for me to run outside.
But the best part of running for me is directing my running group and showing older men and women (mostly women in their 50s and 60s) that they can run long distances. It is very rewarding for me to see the pride and joy on their faces when they finish a long run.
Do you run?