Inspiration. Dedication. Motivation.
Perseverance. Kindness. Willpower.
Innovation. Determination. Bravery.
Human Spirit.
I started running in May, 2007, just before turning 30. Yes, I wish I had started younger, running, swimming, and cycling. I wish I had known about triathlon when I was Terron's age!I wonder if Margaret Hagerty wishes she had started running sooner.... I can relate to her as a former smoker turned runner, getting started as a result of quitting.
She laced up on March 27, 1987, at age 64 like "an intoxicated orangutang!" LOL Her words, not mine. :)
Now, 81 years young, and 80 marathons later, including the Mt. Everest Challenge and Antarctica and a World Record Holder, she is sure to inspire! This lady makes me smile every time I watch the following video -- she is just awesome; just wanna give her a hug!
I can only hope to be healthy enough to do the nursing home shuffle at her age!!
Good luck to all those racing Las Vegas and CIM and everywhere else this weekend! Monday will be a busy day reading race reports all over the blogosphere I think!
20 comments:
Definitly inspirational! thanks for sharing!
Wow, she's right up there with you as my inspiration. Thanks.
Cool video-if she can do 80 marathons, I ought to be able to do my one I hope to do!!
I'd really love to get my hands on this lady and teach her a kettlebell move or two!!!!
Thanks for sharing
She ROCKS!!
How wonderful is she?! I felt myself smiling from the moment she started talking. Loved how she now calls her gait the "nursing home shuffle!" Great inspirational story, thanks for sharing :)
Mind-blowing! Can you imagine what she could have done if she had started running earlier? Thanks for sharing.
Wow, wow, wow. Great inspiration. Thanks for that!
Have a great Friday!
oooh, I'll have to listen to this when I get home!! I want to be her!
I hope I can still move when I am 80! have a nice weekend.
I hope I'm still walking at 80 let alone running marathons! Amazing. People like this inspire me to get my arse out the door even when I don't wanna =).
A lot of "shuffling" goes on at ultras. It's normal for me to see AND do that. LOL
What an inspiration!
Goes to show that it is never too late to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle!
I so wish my mom and dad would read this and understand it's Never to late to run and it won't tear your body down
you have a knack for finding awesome, inspiring stories such as this. i definitely i am still alive/moving when i get older too! heck, i'm already concerned about when i turn 50 :)
That's a comforting look into the future! You don't have to grow old and decrepit, you can actually stay a runner!
I was watching this video as you were leaving a comment on my blog! Very cool inspirational theme here. Thanks for the positive energy, and thanks for all your feedback on my blog.
Will
Wow, she is a great inspiration!
Wow. Just WOW. Amazing showcase, Mel. Thank you for sharing!
Also, please feel better soon!! :) Hugs and healthy vibes coming your way.
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