14 March 2014

A Runner's 55


Finished the Florida half marathon in February
7th out of 47 women in my age group (65-69).
Felt good but I set a new goal: keep running
until 70 when I'm the youngest in the age group
and come in first. This woman of a certain age
likes to have something to aim for.


For G-Man's Friday 55. True story.


On the Jacksonville beach:



At the finish line:





24 comments:

  1. You are going good, girl. Well done.

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    1. My daughter ran with me for the last two months of training which had me well prepared.

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  3. Oh, I know this one! I kept skydiving until I could join the JOS (Jumpers Over Seventy) and made a record of the most women skydivers together in the sky. It was only two! Congratulations on such a good showing on your run, Mary. Very impressive. :-)

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    1. I wonder if they have such a running group? But in my estimation skydiving is way more impressive! Good for you!

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  4. Great Job Mary!
    Staying active is the key to staying young.
    Thats why you look so Fantastic!
    Loved your marathon 55
    Thanks for playing, thank for your support, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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    1. You too, G. Hope your weekend is fun and thanks for the forum.

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  5. You're in so much better shape than I am. If I could stay on my feet for any length of time, I'd go for a walk.

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    1. The irony is that the more you walk the longer you can stay on your feet! I followed a good prepatory program and built up a little at a time.

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  6. What a great thing to be first.. You are doing amazingly well...

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    1. I figure the older I get the better chance to be first!

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  7. Congratulations! It's just fantastic that you're running and doing so well. You're a true inspiration!

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    1. I've come to really enjoy it and feel good doing it.

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  8. Congratulations! That's amazing! You go, girl! :)

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  9. Good for you, Mary. Up until a few years ago I did half marathons too. I have no doubt you will be first in your new age group at age 70!!

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  10. Hi Mary, way to go!!! Greetings from Montreal, Canada.

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    1. Canada holds a special place in my heart since it's where my mother was from (Nova Scotia). We plan a family trip there this summer with my daughter and grandchildren.

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  11. A great achievement, Mary. Congratulations!
    Steve K.

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