What is it with M50?

Why are there more sprinters in my age group competing in the Nationals than any other age group? With over 21 sprinters registered and still more to come, the M50 age group has about double the number of sprinters of the other age groups. It seems as if there are a number of elite sprinters that will travel a great distance to specialize in just one event, particularly the 60m. Here's the kicker - of the competitive M50 sprinters registered, only me and M. Waller are registered for the 60/200/400 triple.

So far, it looks like just making the finals in the 60m - the most popular event - would be a good goal. Same with the 200m. No holding back in the prelims. Only 6 go to the finals in the 200m. I'd have to be near PR performance to make the finals in these events. (Forget about a medal). Under 8.00 in the 60m and 25.50 in the 200m. Definitely possible on that beautiful super-X Mondo banked track.

In the 400m, there are at least 4 guys who usually run in the 54-55 sec range, so it will absolutely take a PR performance for me to contend for a medal... and it will likely be even tougher, as registration remains open. (Competitors can late register for additional fees through 2/27).

Medals in this age group will be very very well earned.