Growing up, we get caught up in our life and lose touch with old friends. Same with Michael Kish.
Kish's pals were growing apart for reasons other than his hectic life. It was his leisure activity.
Michael Kish and his pals used to play sports.
Kish watched his buddies presenting varied excuses to cancel the plans over time.
These explanations mainly involved body aches and became increasingly prominent after Kish's 60th birthday.
Kish chose solo sports over team sports to avoid retiring.
Middle school special education instructor Michael Kish, 71, is from New Jersey.
Personal athletics became Kish's outlet when his friends' aging bodies couldn't keep up.
He returned to the tracks a decade ago after seeing a 2012 New Jersey Senior Olympics.
Kish was unsure what to do when he returned to the tracks after decades.
After returning, his primary goal was to run quickly in his first races. Kish thereafter watched YouTube videos to review the techniques and stance.