Keith Bateman M70+ Masters runner
@olderyetfaster.bsky.social
Co-author of Older Yet Faster: The Secret to Running Fast and Injury Free kdpbook.link/for/B0DN4K1TKR/ , oldest person to run 10,000m under 32 minutes; 31:51.86 (2011, age 55 years, 8 months, 27 days). olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keiths-records/
Ankle behaving itself during runs but it stiffens after. 30k/week now for last 3 weeks. Legs still getting tired quickly. Tried to hold a steady pace today but, despite deliberately slowing, each km got faster - but it feels smooth so I'll just focus on that and wait for strength to catch up.
September 21, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Ankle behaving itself during runs but it stiffens after. 30k/week now for last 3 weeks. Legs still getting tired quickly. Tried to hold a steady pace today but, despite deliberately slowing, each km got faster - but it feels smooth so I'll just focus on that and wait for strength to catch up.
Feeling much happier on damaged ankle now - only stiffness after track last night and a reasonable speed in this morning's barefoot tour of the oval. Now for building up the speed and distance :-)
September 16, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Feeling much happier on damaged ankle now - only stiffness after track last night and a reasonable speed in this morning's barefoot tour of the oval. Now for building up the speed and distance :-)
Ankle still recovering but able to add a little speed work now. Mona Fartlek today with 4.95km covered in the 20 minute session. 3:45/km for the faster sections and 4:25/km for the recoveries. Getting there!
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September 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Ankle still recovering but able to add a little speed work now. Mona Fartlek today with 4.95km covered in the 20 minute session. 3:45/km for the faster sections and 4:25/km for the recoveries. Getting there!
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Audiobook
Heidi and I are delighted to announce that the audiobook version of Older Yet Faster is now available here on Google Play:
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We are working on publishing on all the other popular distribution sites (Amazon, Apple etc). More soon ...
Heidi and I are delighted to announce that the audiobook version of Older Yet Faster is now available here on Google Play:
play.google.com/store/audiob...
We are working on publishing on all the other popular distribution sites (Amazon, Apple etc). More soon ...
Older Yet Faster: The Secret to Running Fast and Injury Free by Keith Bateman, Heidi Jones - Audiobooks on Google Play
Older Yet Faster: The Secret to Running Fast and Injury Free audiobook written by Keith Bateman, Heidi Jones. Narrated by Ken Lane. Get instant access to all your favorite books. No monthly commitment...
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July 17, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Audiobook
Heidi and I are delighted to announce that the audiobook version of Older Yet Faster is now available here on Google Play:
play.google.com/store/audiob...
We are working on publishing on all the other popular distribution sites (Amazon, Apple etc). More soon ...
Heidi and I are delighted to announce that the audiobook version of Older Yet Faster is now available here on Google Play:
play.google.com/store/audiob...
We are working on publishing on all the other popular distribution sites (Amazon, Apple etc). More soon ...
Our next three Community Technique Sessions are in Coolum Beach and Hervey Bay, QLD ... olderyetfaster.com/hervey_bay_s... and olderyetfaster.com/coolum_sessi...
We'd love to help you see our Queensland readers and friends there.
We'd love to help you see our Queensland readers and friends there.
Free community running technique session – Older Yet Faster
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July 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Our next three Community Technique Sessions are in Coolum Beach and Hervey Bay, QLD ... olderyetfaster.com/hervey_bay_s... and olderyetfaster.com/coolum_sessi...
We'd love to help you see our Queensland readers and friends there.
We'd love to help you see our Queensland readers and friends there.
Our next two Community Technique Sessions are in Hervey Bay, QLD ... olderyetfaster.com/hervey_bay_s...
We'd love to help you see why you are injured and how to run more efficiently and faster :-)
We'd love to help you see why you are injured and how to run more efficiently and faster :-)
Free community running technique session – Older Yet Faster
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July 1, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Our next two Community Technique Sessions are in Hervey Bay, QLD ... olderyetfaster.com/hervey_bay_s...
We'd love to help you see why you are injured and how to run more efficiently and faster :-)
We'd love to help you see why you are injured and how to run more efficiently and faster :-)
My mate Stu called by for a 5k jog and chat - for his YouTube channel. youtu.be/gbyioTFwKiE?... we talked about barefoot training and other things
Barefoot at 71… and Still Running 5-Minute Miles
YouTube video by Marathon 50 - The Long Return
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May 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
My mate Stu called by for a 5k jog and chat - for his YouTube channel. youtu.be/gbyioTFwKiE?... we talked about barefoot training and other things
Heidi Jones and I ran this month's community technique-change session last night in Sydney. We enjoyed Some excellent progress. We are humbled to have readers flying interstate and internationally just for the session.
Next session in Queensland in July. See website for anyone here for Oz winter.
Next session in Queensland in July. See website for anyone here for Oz winter.
April 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Heidi Jones and I ran this month's community technique-change session last night in Sydney. We enjoyed Some excellent progress. We are humbled to have readers flying interstate and internationally just for the session.
Next session in Queensland in July. See website for anyone here for Oz winter.
Next session in Queensland in July. See website for anyone here for Oz winter.
Our friend Stuart Greaves came to our community technique session on Wednesday last week (in the rain) and videoed some of the session and had an interesting discussion with Heidi Jones - here is the link: youtu.be/lEY1RWhLpNo?...
March 24, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Our friend Stuart Greaves came to our community technique session on Wednesday last week (in the rain) and videoed some of the session and had an interesting discussion with Heidi Jones - here is the link: youtu.be/lEY1RWhLpNo?...
New video from my friend Stuart Greaves on his YouTube channel. youtu.be/EUX6GBQmHJY?...
What I’m Still Learning at 68 (From a World Record Holder) - Marathon Comeback Episode 7
YouTube video by Marathon 50 - The Long Return
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January 21, 2026 at 8:49 PM
New video from my friend Stuart Greaves on his YouTube channel. youtu.be/EUX6GBQmHJY?...
Congratulations to Robert Godino on his excellent performance last night - that's the second World Record of mine he has taken - couldn't go to a nicer guy! qldathletics.anet.live/.../events/i...
Only two records left for the 'youngsters' to chase now 🙂
olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Only two records left for the 'youngsters' to chase now 🙂
olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
AthleticLIVE
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October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations to Robert Godino on his excellent performance last night - that's the second World Record of mine he has taken - couldn't go to a nicer guy! qldathletics.anet.live/.../events/i...
Only two records left for the 'youngsters' to chase now 🙂
olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Only two records left for the 'youngsters' to chase now 🙂
olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Demonstration warm-up showing pace, cadence, stride length and heart rate at start, 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 2000m, 3000m. This corresponds with Chapter 8 - Going For a Run.
Feel the firm support that a well-balanced landing gives you and relax. The speed builds naturally. kdpbook.link/for/B0DN4K1T...
Feel the firm support that a well-balanced landing gives you and relax. The speed builds naturally. kdpbook.link/for/B0DN4K1T...
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Demonstration warm-up showing pace, cadence, stride length and heart rate at start, 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 2000m, 3000m. This corresponds with Chapter 8 - Going For a Run.
Feel the firm support that a well-balanced landing gives you and relax. The speed builds naturally. kdpbook.link/for/B0DN4K1T...
Feel the firm support that a well-balanced landing gives you and relax. The speed builds naturally. kdpbook.link/for/B0DN4K1T...
Last track sesion in this age group! 3 x 400m, 4 x 800m, 3 x 400m: 87, 84, 84. 2:52, 2:51, 2:53, 2:54, 84, 83, 84.
Best session for a while. Now to attempt some more State, Aust and World records in the 70+ age group : olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Best session for a while. Now to attempt some more State, Aust and World records in the 70+ age group : olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Keith’s records – Older Yet Faster
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June 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Last track sesion in this age group! 3 x 400m, 4 x 800m, 3 x 400m: 87, 84, 84. 2:52, 2:51, 2:53, 2:54, 84, 83, 84.
Best session for a while. Now to attempt some more State, Aust and World records in the 70+ age group : olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Best session for a while. Now to attempt some more State, Aust and World records in the 70+ age group : olderyetfaster.com/list-of-keit...
Still progressing well towards the 70+ records targets. At the track last night:
2 x 400m, 3 x 1km, 2 x400m (60)
88, 86, 3:43, 3:40, 3:36, 82, 79 another solid session. Scar tissue around the ankle still restricting movement.
Shoes still performing well and no wear on the soles :-)
2 x 400m, 3 x 1km, 2 x400m (60)
88, 86, 3:43, 3:40, 3:36, 82, 79 another solid session. Scar tissue around the ankle still restricting movement.
Shoes still performing well and no wear on the soles :-)
June 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Still progressing well towards the 70+ records targets. At the track last night:
2 x 400m, 3 x 1km, 2 x400m (60)
88, 86, 3:43, 3:40, 3:36, 82, 79 another solid session. Scar tissue around the ankle still restricting movement.
Shoes still performing well and no wear on the soles :-)
2 x 400m, 3 x 1km, 2 x400m (60)
88, 86, 3:43, 3:40, 3:36, 82, 79 another solid session. Scar tissue around the ankle still restricting movement.
Shoes still performing well and no wear on the soles :-)
4 x 4km XC relay today
Very consistent - happy with that :-)
over 50s team, 2nd place.
1km splits = 3:59, 3:59, 3:57, 3:55 HR Max 163 - Cadence and HR very steady
Very consistent - happy with that :-)
over 50s team, 2nd place.
1km splits = 3:59, 3:59, 3:57, 3:55 HR Max 163 - Cadence and HR very steady
May 31, 2025 at 7:35 AM
4 x 4km XC relay today
Very consistent - happy with that :-)
over 50s team, 2nd place.
1km splits = 3:59, 3:59, 3:57, 3:55 HR Max 163 - Cadence and HR very steady
Very consistent - happy with that :-)
over 50s team, 2nd place.
1km splits = 3:59, 3:59, 3:57, 3:55 HR Max 163 - Cadence and HR very steady
Hi all,
For all our Spanish-speaking readers ... tell your friends, OYF paperback is now available Worldwide on Amazon in Spanish.
Thanks to Carlos Ramis García for the translation and lots of other help with this project. Olderyetfaster.com/el-libro/
For all our Spanish-speaking readers ... tell your friends, OYF paperback is now available Worldwide on Amazon in Spanish.
Thanks to Carlos Ramis García for the translation and lots of other help with this project. Olderyetfaster.com/el-libro/
May 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Hi all,
For all our Spanish-speaking readers ... tell your friends, OYF paperback is now available Worldwide on Amazon in Spanish.
Thanks to Carlos Ramis García for the translation and lots of other help with this project. Olderyetfaster.com/el-libro/
For all our Spanish-speaking readers ... tell your friends, OYF paperback is now available Worldwide on Amazon in Spanish.
Thanks to Carlos Ramis García for the translation and lots of other help with this project. Olderyetfaster.com/el-libro/
Not yet ...
May 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Not yet ...
Fun in the mud 2 x 2 x 1km relay. Over 60s - first lap 3:36, second lap 3:48.
May 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Fun in the mud 2 x 2 x 1km relay. Over 60s - first lap 3:36, second lap 3:48.
Another decent track session. Building strength for record attempts in the next age group - starting in 8 weeks :-)
May 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Another decent track session. Building strength for record attempts in the next age group - starting in 8 weeks :-)
Reposted by Keith Bateman M70+ Masters runner
I’m old enough to remember when the bunch of cops choked a man to death for selling a single cigarette on the sidewalk. And here we have a dumb president who just wiped out $6 trillions of wealth from the stock market and he’s out there golfing with the Saudis for the weekend.
#RonVara
#RonVara
April 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I’m old enough to remember when the bunch of cops choked a man to death for selling a single cigarette on the sidewalk. And here we have a dumb president who just wiped out $6 trillions of wealth from the stock market and he’s out there golfing with the Saudis for the weekend.
#RonVara
#RonVara
Grandson's first track experience, joining in for the last 100m on 1km reps
April 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Grandson's first track experience, joining in for the last 100m on 1km reps