I'm a runner. Middle aged, female runner. Pretty good as a local club runner in my age group, very occasionally pick up a trophy in a small race
A few years ago we were on holiday and met a lovely family. It was a tour thing so we spent the week together. Three boys aged 21 - 15. My DC were 12 & 14 at the time and the older boys were brilliant with them.
Chatting about running with the dad who was also a bit of a runner, mum says "DS2 is just getting into running, maybe you can go for a run". I muttered some sort of false modesty about how he'll be far too quick for me, knowing that actually I can beat an average 17yo who doesn't run much at least over longer distances , but the run never happened.
I've just seen him representing team GB on TV 😆