Cover image via telegraph.co.ukLet's be honest here, how many of us can actually FINISH a marathon? If you can, good for you. If you can't, then consider this a wake up call.
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Enter Harriette Thompson, a 92-year old lady from Charlotte, North Carolina. But Harriette isn't just any ordinary lady, she's also a cancer survivor.
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Being the fighter that she is, Harriette decided to take up marathon as a challenge
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Last year, Thompson ran the fastest marathon ever by a woman aged 90 or older, finishing in 7 hours and 7 minutes. She beat the old record of 9 hours, 53 minutes. It was a 26.2 (42km) marathon.
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Now, at the tender age of 92, she has made her way into the book of records yet again for being the oldest lady to finish a marathon by conquering another 42km!
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A classically trained pianist, she took up running in her 70s. It's never too late to start guys…
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As a cancer survivor, she has raised substantial amounts of money for various organisations through running
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Will Harriette be back next year to conquer another marathon?
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We'd love to see Harriette back on the tracks again! A virtual salute to her for being such an inspiring and positive individual!
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