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:





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24 comments:

  1. Terra 14 March, 2014 19:42

    You are going good, girl. Well done.

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  2. Gabriella14 March, 2014 20:30

    Well done! I am impressed!

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    1. Grandmother Mary14 March, 2014 20:55

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

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  3. DJan14 March, 2014 20:32

    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. Grandmother Mary14 March, 2014 20:56

      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. G-Man14 March, 2014 21:29

    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. Grandmother Mary14 March, 2014 22:28

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

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  5. Alice Audrey14 March, 2014 22:47

    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. Grandmother Mary15 March, 2014 10:42

      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. brudberg14 March, 2014 23:05

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

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    1. Grandmother Mary15 March, 2014 10:43

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

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  7. Dr. Kathy McCoy15 March, 2014 00:00

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

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    1. Grandmother Mary15 March, 2014 10:45

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

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  8. TALON15 March, 2014 03:58

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

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  9. Mary15 March, 2014 13:48

    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. Kerry O'Connor15 March, 2014 18:58

    Way to go, Mary.

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  11. Linda15 March, 2014 23:32

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

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    1. Grandmother Mary16 March, 2014 09:28

      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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  12. Steve King16 March, 2014 04:11

    A great achievement, Mary. Congratulations!
    Steve K.

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