Age is no finish line. What kind of old lady are you planning to be? Your answer will be a mix of your preferences and personalising around any injuries or illness. Use it or lose it.
Meet the three women who are quietly redefining both growing older and their athletic limits.
Grace Chambers 250 Park Runs at 97
Grace started Park Runs at 90 after a dare from her daughter, and just hasn’t stopped. Park Runs are free weekly events where you walk, run or jog 5k. They are known for their community and inclusiveness. 250 weekly parks run speaks of consistency and community. Showing up for yourself every week.
You can read an article about Grace
Ann Crile Esselstyn Dead-hang Record at 90
Ann held her suspended body weight in a dead-hang for almost 3 minutes, which was a Guinness Record The dead-hang has many benefits, from shoulder and back strength, to a meditative stillness. It also develops grip strength, which is a predicator of health.
You can read an article about Ann
Jane Asher Record Breaking Swimmer at 95
Jane differs from Grace and Ann as she has been swimming for decades and has over 100 records. What comes through on her interviews is how much she enjoys herself. The International Masters event give structure and a season to her years.
You can read an article about Jane
Top Takeaways
- Three women in their ninties, with very different exercise goals.
- What are your thoughts? Do it give you a dollop of inspiration or motivation for fitness goals
- Does it change your perspective on what future fitness goals may look like?
Samantha Valand is a Pilates teacher, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer turned online Coach. Who helps over fifties women fall in love with exercising again after the menopause. You can find some inspiration over on the blog. Over on my YouTube channel, you can find my Intuitive Exercise Energy Readings. A tool I created to help build intuition and the mind-body connection when you start to exercise again after the menopause. Sign up for my free monthly newsletter to help you live healthy ever after
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