Sensational 60!

by Margie Silich
(Kerikeri NZ)

Fantastic achievement Bernie - I am also 60 and ran a 53.56 10km last Saturday and was absolutely chuffed.

I also used to smoke and was told I would be a half decent runner if I gave up but it took me longer than you so I only became a quarter decent runner.

Keep the records coming.

Peter says, Tell it all Bernie

by Peter Ellis
(Paraparaumu NZ)

Let's hear about those 6.00am starts we had for those long runs after a night out when the first stop was behind a tree for you know what...

And the training sessions which almost always ended in a race to the end...

They were great times Bernie...glad to see you still doing it but remember you've still got a few years to catch up on me...

Great story about a great woman...

One Tough Woman

by Sharon

Bernie is one hell of a tough women and one in a million as 95% of master runners deteriorate as we age. Bernie amazes me that she is still able to run at such a high level after 30 years of competitive running and 28 marathon victories under her belt. All I can say is she is a freak!

Rubbish Bin

Carmel and Bernie --

Informative, inspiring, fun story -- love the details about Bernie's x-training, compression socks, ice baths and massages.... I'm going to recommend "an old rubbish bin" to clients!
Thank you.

Charming!

by David Parke
(San Bernardino, California)

What a great interview! How come so many wonderful gals are from NZ or Australia? Could you start a dating service?

Amazing

by Roger Pierce
(Essex, Massachusetts USA)

This is truly an amazing woman. Her attitude is wonderful. I stand in awe of her accomplishments.
Keep it up Babe!!!!!
Carmel....thanks for a great interview.

Again, spot-on questions and amazing answers

by Ken Stone
(San Diego)

I'm so envious, Carmel! You kick butt as an interviewer and do same as a runner! (I can only do one.) Your special understanding of women's running shines through, but all runners can benefit from Bernie's wisdom and experience! Keep up the fantastic work!