Among the unfunny cliches aimed at the middle-aged on reaching milestone birthdays – references to old wine, elasticated waistbands, 60-is-the-new-40 etc – lies the happy fact that, for the midlife runner, age and wisdom bring rewards. As a V50 parkrunner, for example, you can be well placed in your age group despite finishing near the back of the pack. For some veteran runners, every milestone birthday earns them more bling at the finish line, as these three women champs in the V50, V60 and V70 categories have proved with some panache.
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