(And he's photogenic to boot!) Mark Kilkelly, 54, is redefining what it means to be in your fifties. A decade ago we might’ve pictured someone desperately trying not to slide off the “middle-aged” curve right into the elderly slump. However, Mr. Kilkelly not only skipped right over a mid-life crisis, but is also an inspiration to old guys everywhere.
“Keeping fit is just a hobby of mine,” Mr. Kilkelly said, only in a light sweat despite having just biked ten miles. “Helps me clear my head, makes me feel great. It’s a nice little bonus that it keeps me healthy too.”
“Keeping fit is just a hobby of mine,” Mr. Kilkelly said, only in a light sweat despite having just biked ten miles. “Helps me clear my head, makes me feel great. It’s a nice little bonus that it keeps me healthy too.”
With several impressive 5 and 10K runtimes under his belt, Mr. Kilkelly feels as though he is in the prime of his life. This stands in stark contrast to his son, Daniel, aged twenty-four, who is frittering away what should be his best years doing precious little.
When asked about his current goals, Daniel had to think for a while before saying “I don’t know, I’ve always been curious if a person could watch ALL of Netflix.” He likes to keep his work schedule light so he remains eligible for EBT food benefits, and has an impressive Yu-Gi-Oh Card collection. “I try to work out sometimes, but it’s hard. Especially with how hot it’s been lately. Yikes, am I right?”
The Kilkelly family often runs a summer 5K, one of the few times Daniel gets outdoors for an extended period of time. He says his father is an inspiration, and he’ll often try to keep up with him for the first mile or so of the run before dipping out and calling a taxi.
“He’s a pretty cool dude,” Daniel said. “If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t even know what Kale is. It just goes to show that even if things get kinda depressing in my twenties, which is supposed to be the absolute best of my life, I can still look forward to being an awesome old guy like my pop.”
When asked about his current goals, Daniel had to think for a while before saying “I don’t know, I’ve always been curious if a person could watch ALL of Netflix.” He likes to keep his work schedule light so he remains eligible for EBT food benefits, and has an impressive Yu-Gi-Oh Card collection. “I try to work out sometimes, but it’s hard. Especially with how hot it’s been lately. Yikes, am I right?”
The Kilkelly family often runs a summer 5K, one of the few times Daniel gets outdoors for an extended period of time. He says his father is an inspiration, and he’ll often try to keep up with him for the first mile or so of the run before dipping out and calling a taxi.
“He’s a pretty cool dude,” Daniel said. “If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t even know what Kale is. It just goes to show that even if things get kinda depressing in my twenties, which is supposed to be the absolute best of my life, I can still look forward to being an awesome old guy like my pop.”