17 October 2011

Blue skies & palmetto trees

Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C.
I am just back from my late walk-about town and thinking of the 100 year old gentleman who ran the marathon in Toronto.
TORONTO, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A 100-year-old man ran a marathon in Toronto Sunday, apparently becoming the oldest person to complete the long-distance running achievement.
CTV reported Indian-born Fauja Singh came close to quitting about 6 hours into the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon but persevered and finished the 26-mile race in about 8 hours, 25 minutes. Singh, who didn't take up running until he turned 80, will likely be named the Guinness World Record holder for the world's oldest marathoner, the TV network said.
That is quite amazing. He ran 26 miles during what would equal my work day. What a guy!  I know some feisty seniors but this takes the cake.

5 comments:

Kate said...

Amazing story about the marathon runner... kudos and hats off to him!

What a gorgeous building~

Catalyst said...

I LOVE that photo, Joan.

Charlestonjoan said...

kate - the more you read about him the more amazing he is. Love it!

Catalyst - It looks so beachy doesn't it? I think it is divided into condos now.

Lowandslow said...

What an amazing story! You sure he wasn't being chased by a 100-year-old wife swinging a rolling pin? ;)

S

Charlestonjoan said...

lowandslow - Ha! He started running after his wife and child passed away. Decided to start a new project I guess.