Apparently, for real-live athletes, age has no longer become a factor in their lives. This was demonstrated most profoundly during the recent Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Today, however, that concept took on a whole new meaning with the late-breaking announcement that Lance Armstrong would return to the saddle and ride in the 2009 Tour De France.
Twice during the ride on Sunday, when it felt as though my legs would seize up, I thought about my age and just how old I was compared to so many others around me. Many were half my age.
Now, at 37, Armstrong is going where no man has gone before. For many who follow professional riding, it was strange to see Lance on the cover of Velo News recently riding in a cyclocross race -- and coming in 2nd. It's no surprise that he wants back in the action.
Like so many others, I am inspired by his story. Knowing that I will be running in the NYC Marathon with him makes it even more exciting.
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