The most motivating thing I've read today.

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VyseN
VyseN Posts: 32 Member
Harriette Thompson became the oldest woman to finish a marathon at 92 years of age. That's 42 kilometers in 7 hours 24 minutes and 36 seconds, and she is probably the most inspiring story I've read today. What a champ! She's a cancer survivor, and ran for the cause. Started running in her seventies? My God, she's so awesome! :astonished:

If she can be in that good a shape at 92, what the heck is my excuse for being a couch potato at 27. She's my new spirit animal!

Article from The Guardian
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited June 2015
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    I have seen her in the news and I was inspired... most of her whole family runs...

    She is my hero!
  • blu3avenger
    blu3avenger Posts: 1 Member
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    I saw that too! So great!
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,716 Member
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    Ooooh, stories like that make me feel like a sloth! Good for her and her family. Talk about determination and strength!
  • smkronen
    smkronen Posts: 22 Member
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    Saw this story today. So inspiring. I'm only 19 but dang I want to be her!
  • k80flec
    k80flec Posts: 1,623 Member
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    She was outstanding - and my new role-model!