85 year old Ed Whitlock ran a marathon on October 16,2016. He crushed the world record for his age group, and beat his own record by 30 minutes. He was able to run this Toronto marathon because he realized that there's no need to do everything that most successful athletes do. Whitlock said that he "didn't follow what typical coaches say about serious runners..." This meant nothing like ice baths, massages, and heart rate monitors. Although he doesn't do most of these things, he is completely for them, and doesn't feel that they are necessary to him. Another coach/trainer Nathan Helming says that the most important thing to do is take care of your body, if you do that, you are almost guaranteed to be able to run as long as you want. Also it's very important to have good posture in everything you do because if you sit slouched down in chairs, it could transfer into your running. Fortunately for Whitlock, he has arthritis, but running is actually helping both his knees.
This is a great article to read because it shows that you could live a longer healthier life if you just keep your body healthy and exercise often. It's good to know that there are people that want to live a better life and live it as long as possible.
This 85-Year-Old Man Just Ran a Marathon In Under 4 Hours - Men’s Health https://apple.news/AqkLBdItLQSGWTtn0fWz0VQ
I love this. Every little thing we do in life now, has major effects on us later in life. This man is such a great example of what happens when you take care of your body. Everyone should take after this man, and become healthier.
ReplyDeleteIt's so inspiring to hear about people like Thi! As a human, I find myself wanting to better for my body but not having the motivation to do anything. Stories like this make it easier to get up and do what needs to be done
ReplyDeleteIt is inspiring to run and that it doesn't matter how old you are you could do anything .
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool and inspirational! If I was his age I would not be running any type of marathon or running in general!
ReplyDeleteIt really is inspirational and I wouldn't have run either until now!
DeleteI noticed a lot of people committed on this because it is so inspirational. This shows good genetics and hard work pays off. It's interesting how running his helping his knees, you would have never thought. Bravo Whitlock!
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DeleteCongrats to Ed Whitlock for breaking his own record and crushing the world record for his age group! This event can definitely inspire people. I think it is great how people can be a great role model or inspiration to younger people and make them a better version of themselves. I feel that this event proves that you can accomplish anything you want if you just believe in yourself. There is nothing holding you back.
ReplyDeleteHe is totally a great role model!
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