Prepare to Be Wowed by These Masters Athletes at the Best Running Shoes

They say age is but a number, and in this case that certainly holds true. Every two years, the Best Running Shoes allows masters athletes to compete at a high level against their peers. This year the games were held in Birmingham Alabama from June 2 to June 11. Over the course of two weeks, more than 10,000 athletes over the age of 50 competed against one another in a variety of sports, all hoping for the chance to take home gold. Here, we have some of the stars of the road, track, and field events. 

The start of the 10K for the men and women 55-59 age division. 

Issa Rae Completes the Portland Marathon.

Sister Marion Irvine Dies at 95.

RELATED: Frank Farrar, 88, takes on the running portion of the men’s 85-89 age division triathlon

James Richardson, 80, clears the highjump, placing sixth overall.

Peyton wins the men's 100-meters in 12.33 seconds for 65-69 age division.

The start of the 10K for the men and women 55-59 age division.&nbsp.

John Zilverberg, 103, and D. Paul Miller, 100, take home the silver and gold medals for the men's discus 100+ age division.

RELATED: 90-The start of the 10K for the men and women 55-59 age division.&nbsp

Kathrine Switzer, 70, runs the 10K road race.

Frank Farrar, 88, takes on the running portion of the men’s 85-89 age division triathlon.

Sharada Sarnaik, 71, jumped her way to third place in the 70-74 age division for the women's long jump.

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From left to right: Mary Kemp, 95, Dottie Gray, 92, Joan Andrews, 97, Hollyce Kirkland, 97, and Julia Hawkins, 101, competed in the 50-meter race for women 90 and over.

Annie O'Sullivan

As a member of the Special Projects Team, Annie works with the GH Tested program writing up product reviews and roundups and helps plan and run annual expos and events like the GH Parenting Summit, Xmas in July Expo, Cleaning Summit, Winter Essentials Expo, and more. When she’s not working, she can be found running, listening to true crime podcasts, designing graphic collages, or sipping on a margarita.

McGee Nall

Contributing Writer

A Part of Hearst Digital Media Runner’s World in 2017, McGee has somehow convinced the team to let her keep writing for them as a freelancer. Her work for both Runner’s World and Bicycling consists mostly of news and human interest pieces. Her favorite stories to tell are ones of “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things through running and cycling, whether accomplishing personal goals, overcoming severe trials, or transforming their communities. Her writing has also appeared on ACTIVE and Paste Magazine. When she’s not running or eating, you can probably find her still eating.