At 81 years old, Raymond Colliver is anything but slowing down. In fact, he just keeps on winning. Both a seasoned veteran marathon runner and triathlete, check out how Raymond stays fit so he can keep on winning World Championship Age Group titles like he did in London last year.

I train seven days a week, varying disciplines as time & weather permits for outdoors. In winter, I downhill & cross country ski, as well as train indoors cycling, running on the track, swimming & strength training. I basically swim three times week, cycle 2-3 times a week, run 2-3 times a week & strength train 2-3 times a week. Because of my current age (81) I take care not to overdo training. I go according to how my body feels, especially running on the road. I have no trouble swimming for 1 ½ hours. 

Running is becoming harder, the farther I put in the effort, so I walk breaks of 30 seconds to 1 minute are common for me. I always carry a hydration drink, walk breaks allow me to consume sufficient liquids without spilling etc. In ½ marathons I also carry a bar or Chews as well as Gel. I think an athlete should refuel on the run & bike as necessary. I only road race up to ½ marathon distance now. I have run 43 full marathons since 1982.  But 10km. road races are a good distance for me.

I am still competing in triathlon, mostly Olympic Distance with the occasional sprint triathlon if my calendar is full for weekly events. I have been competing in triathlon since 1984. Motivation for me is the thrill & effort of competition against triathletes from 70 years of age & up. I almost always win my age group in every event I contest. I hope to continue in that vein for many years to come!

Favourite swim:
Warm-up:  2x200m.  4x25m DPS,  200m kick,  100m drills
Main Set: All freestyle
2x250m moderate
4x50m build
2x300m N/S
4x50m build
1x400m moderate, pullbuoy
3x100m fast
Cooldown: 200m total
Breaststroke, backstroke & easy freestyle
Total distance 3,200 meters.