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Lynn Williams
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Inspiring 81 year old

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:25 am

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/running-gi ... his-story/

So, when I see the extraordinary, I think, "yes, I want to be like that." This man had done more than me. But still, I can accept the inspiration and continue on to do what I CAN do.

Here is another story about a guy whose achievement seem out of reach; so less inspiring but still I can accept some of the energy:
http://epicultras.com/featured-runner-j ... uary-2018/

Our own Ken is also our inspiration.
Athlete....Maniac 973....Marathon Maniac 6645
Live the most amazing life you can live - La
marathon runners are awesomeness personified - Ian
Bucket list: http://www.tassietrailfest.com.au/
http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/

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Re: Inspiring 81 year old

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:10 pm

Here is a nice short video about an 89 year old ultra runner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Y-aVZAr8s
Athlete....Maniac 973....Marathon Maniac 6645
Live the most amazing life you can live - La
marathon runners are awesomeness personified - Ian
Bucket list: http://www.tassietrailfest.com.au/
http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/

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Re: Inspiring 81 year old

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:51 pm

I can't find our other thread on Ed Whitlock (rip), but this is a cool video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLaCwR3hybE
Athlete....Maniac 973....Marathon Maniac 6645
Live the most amazing life you can live - La
marathon runners are awesomeness personified - Ian
Bucket list: http://www.tassietrailfest.com.au/
http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/

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Re: Inspiring 81 year old

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:54 pm

Ghah! Here is a 99 yo weight lifter, runner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUW3LwePsUA
Athlete....Maniac 973....Marathon Maniac 6645
Live the most amazing life you can live - La
marathon runners are awesomeness personified - Ian
Bucket list: http://www.tassietrailfest.com.au/
http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/


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