Got my March Running Times this week. It’s always a good read with it’s sound running advice, great interviews and news. Pitched at the dedicated and knowledgeable runner you won’t find “15 ways to slim down” or “5 super foods to speed up your training”. Hey, I read these tips in other places but when I want some serious reading, Runners Times is my “go to mag”.

The fabulous and fast Colleen De Reuck (W45), female masters runner of the year, graces the March cover. Wouldn’t we all love to have Colleen’s hard muscled body and fast times? Colleen probably doesn’t see herself as a master as she’s too busy mixing it up with the sub 40 crowd.

This issue lists the “2009 Masters of the Year” and the “All-Time Best Age Graded Performances” from the 5k to the marathon. Sabra Harvey tops the W60 women and has 2 of the best age-graded 5k times. Marie-Louise Michelsohn has 3 of the best age-graded times. Click here for the top-15 places of the all time age graded performances.

Add to this master blogger Pete Magill’s article on the “Culture of Top Masters Running”, Mike Tymn’s five interviews with masters greats and a feature on Ed Whitlock, who ran a sub 3 hour marathon at 73. Incredible! It’s a masters bonanza! Get your hands on a copy.

Colleen De Reuck