According to Altra's research, the average British runner stops at 39. So through this team, Altra makes its point. The real record in running isn't speed, it's time. Not overdoing it, listening to your body, enjoying every run. These everyday habits are what keep us running 30 years from now. The phrase "age is just a number" may feel worn, but the faces of these four bring it back to life.
Pritpal Kaur says, "The secret of going the distance is being positive. It's just so much fun." Peter Giles adds, "Running is a mental sport. If you've got your mind right, then everything else comes from that." All four chose endurance over speed. They also chose joy over records.
The Legacy Team's know-how will be shared in The Long Run, a free book coming later this year. It will cover how to keep running, how to care for your body, and how to hold onto joy. All four are still out there running today. Not because of a campaign, but because it's a habit.
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FAQ
Who makes up the Altra Legacy Team?
The Legacy Team comprises four veteran runners from the UK: Pritpal Kaur, 75, Peter Giles, 82, Rajinder Singh MBE, 78, and Lawrence Cummings, 86—totaling 321 years combined. All four are active runners holding records and stories in their respective age groups.
What's the message behind the Altra Legacy Team campaign?
The core message is that running's true record is time, not speed. It emphasizes that listening to your body and running joyfully without overexertion enables you to keep running 30 years from now. Since UK runners quit at an average age of 39, the campaign encourages lifelong running regardless of age.
When will the Altra Legacy Team book be released?
The free book 'The Long Run' is set to launch in 2025. It will feature insights from all four Legacy Team members, covering how to sustain running, care for your body, and maintain joy in the practice.
