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Marathon running...at 78

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Grammar Sat 10-Aug-13 18:19:30

Yes, there was. Fauja Singh completed his last competitive race in February in Hong Kong earlier this year; see this BBC news clip. My husband is still competing in ultra running races in his sixties.

FlicketyB Thu 18-Apr-13 19:01:04

Isn't there an Indian man still running marathons at 100?

gracesmum Thu 18-Apr-13 11:03:42

I am really annoyed - my excuse up to now for not doing anything energetic has been my AGE - this totally undermines me sad
Seriously though - respect!!

Grannylin Thu 18-Apr-13 10:06:00

That is amazing and will inspire me with one new hip to take up running again..and also to support Diana when she runs her next marathon.

absent Thu 18-Apr-13 10:05:03

A remarkable and courageous woman but she still can't persuade me to run any sort of distance let alone a marathon.

Gally Thu 18-Apr-13 10:03:30

j08 grin I'll be right behind you!
I am always in awe of people like Diana. What an amazing lady.

j08 Thu 18-Apr-13 09:44:32

Right, I'm going to have a go tomorrow.

Orca Thu 18-Apr-13 09:17:32

Truly inspirational.

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 18-Apr-13 08:42:29

Ever feel that you should be doing more exercise? <looks uncomfortable>

Be inspired by our guest blog post by Diana Green - and do leave your comments on this thread.