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Ed hitockis haterng the age stereotypes At 68, Mutonsa Ed Whitlock rotains a shsrply competi- tlvé edge ln short and long distance runnlng. He trains up to two hours a day. Co-ed volicybal Co-ed volleyball is being offered at Acton's McKenzie-Smîdth Bennett School this fail.. Starting September 24, recreational level competition will be held every Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. Cai Bonnieat 873-7125 or John at 854-0755 for more details. By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion Father Time may be gain- ing ground on Ed Whitlock - but as things Cemetery, has allowed him to minimiLe of reaching uncharîed rerritory in the injury and stay on track marathon. "Many 70-plus runners have And ait this point, that might be the tried and il would be an ego trip to actually stiffest challenge in achieving his big goal. do it. You have 10 expect to slow down 'l woulds't say iî's ail that important to over the years. I've just got 10 flght ag ainst stand, the speedy senior stili holds me, but it would be nice," said Whitlock, tIsat as much as possible." a firm lead. At 68, Milton's most seasoned runner trains up to two hours each day and maintains a champi- onship calibre edge in both short and long distance competition. And while hie has only 50 many more years of ra cing left, the lifelong athlete hopes 10 chase down ose more tille before hanging up his aneakers. Wants to be first "Nobody 70 or older has ever run a marathon in under three hours. I want to be the tirat to do it," proclaimed Whitlock. To say the least, this goal seems highly ambitious - even for the moat accom- plished of runners. Judging by thse local seniors' recent results though, it's certainly not out of the question. Whitlock completed a standard marathon - 26 miles - in a sizzling 2:51 fiat just last year in Columbus, Ohio. He placed firat in his age class and since then hasn't feIt like he's slowed down much at all. Avoids 'mlayhem' "I tend 10 stay away from the bigger marathons in Boston and New York. They're absolute mayhem." he explaned. "At my age, you have 10 accept that each passing year you cas't mun quite as fast as you once did. However, im not slowing down that seriously." At least not in shorter distance racing. On Sunday, Whitlock rait a 10km event in 37:52 - needing just one more minute 10 finish the race than he dîd last year. And this after taming the 1,500m in 4:58 the day before for top spot ait the Canadian Veterans Chamnpionshipa in Toronto. Prior tu that, he took his skills 10 the international front, wisning both the 1,500m and 5,000m - in 4:54 and 17:56 - aI thse World Veterans Championships in England. Won't push too hard Surprisingly enough, the local senior says his secret 10 success is 10 not push himself too hard. Staying away fromt running clubs and not going ail out during traiing sessions, usually through the path near Evergreen "R" 1 Ratkietics.. INDOOR SOCCFR Rlster NowI ý% Space Lbnitedl r ~ Men's & Women's Leagues \ Over-35 Socoer Leagues R' Youth Soccer Rentais Tel: (905) 465-090 Fax: (905) 456-1143 1333 North Seivice Road, OalkvIIIe, Ontaro TOP QUAL11-Y PR*5OCT. 1BRAND NAME PRICES STARTINO ATe0 Hockey ponte: Junior-$19.95, Senlor-$37 ln lDUNOA blackt, red, navy royal bluemaroon 0 Leether gloves: Senior-$65 0 Elbw a Peds: Junior-$7.80, Senlor-$24.50 0 Shin Guerds: Junior-Si 5, Senlor-$33.50IIàà * Shoulder Pude: Junior-$11.50, Senior-$14.75 0 Ki Sets: $79.95 includes shoulder pads, afin guards, elbow pada, pants, gloves * mnine Skates: $34.95, acceasorles available MISSISSAIIIA Bell Dlstnibutors Ltd. Cash. VISA., 314Pepr Mill Court Mastercard & Debît olREsCrONS ONLV5-8O&820-As KD RO UNIT 6Î Carda acceptad 3Milton Youth Soccer Club3 VWINTE 1R INDOOR SOCCER PROGRAM V Registration is Saturday September 25 at LOBLAWS from 1-0:00 arn - 4:00 pm Ages 5 - 12 SNot in the Milton Mall**) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Please plan to attend this meeting on Wednesday, October 13 at 8:00 pm. Please watch for next Friday's Foot Notes for location. It will not be at the Police Station.