At the age of 79 Bermuda's Reggie Young will be one of the oldest competitors in this weekend's races, but he sees no reason why he shouldn't continue to enjoy the pleasure that running has given him.And he's already making plans to compete in the world's largest 10K road race in Atlanta later this year, when he will be 80.On Saturday, Young will be lacing up his running shoes to tackle the HSBC Bermuda 10K, as he has done for the past five years. And, all being well, he aims to finish the six-and-a-quarter mile route in a fraction over one hour.He is no stranger to keeping himself healthy although he is a relative newcomer to road running, having taken up the activity in his 70s."I was always walking. My wife and I used to take long walks two or three times a week," he said.In his younger years he was a swimmer and a sailor, but running had never figured in his life until five years ago when he decided to "get more exercise".He has raced in the Bermuda Marathon Weekend 10K every year since, and also competes in other races on the Island, including shorter 5K events, as well as races overseas."I've taken part in the Niagara 10K and the Ottawa 10K. I've met runners from different countries. Running has allowed me to meet lots of new friends here and abroad."He's also picked up prizes, including an age division first place in the Niagara race. He has twice finished second over-70 in Bermuda’s international 10K.After retiring from his job in real estate, Young has kept himself in shape. Today that means going for a run of two or three miles up to three times a week. He trains in the early morning, just as dawn is lighting the sky and before the roads become too busy with traffic.On Saturday he hopes to finish the 10K in around 62 minutes. He is also looking ahead to the summer when he hopes to compete in the world's largest 10K race, the Peachtree 10K in Atlanta when he will have moved in the 80+ age division.Young intends to keep on running and does not see advancing age as any impediment. He said: "I don't see why people should not keep going. I'm looking to run for as long as I can."