There is no fanfare. I just started running 60 years ago today at the Raritan Valley Country Club golf course. To mark the anniversary, I ran past and on a local golf course. I started at a park and continued on a trail heading west along the golf course’s fence. When the fence ended, there was a sign that said No Pets, and I assumed that meant you couldn’t walk your dog along the course. I asked some golfers if they knew whether I could run along the edge of the golf course, and then stopped at the clubhouse to ask. There was no one to ask, so I went onto the paved path around the golf course, satisfied that I had recreated September 1st, 1966, to the best of my ability. Now onto the next milestone!
Rich Dafter is the founder of HowToBeFit.com, a lifelong runner, former ACE Certified Personal Trainer, BODi Coach since 2007, and Polar athlete and brand ambassador for 40 years. At 75, he continues to run, hike, strength train, and share practical strategies for fitness, strength, nutrition, longevity, and more. Learn more about Rich Dafter on the About page.
