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300th parkrun at the age of 92

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bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-m...

A 92-year-old man, who has completed his 300th parkrun, has said "running is just a part of my life".

Arthur Walsham, who has run 51 marathons, was described as "phenomenal" by fellow participants.

He was given a guard of honour at Longford Park in Stretford, near Manchester.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate2 years ago

Oh my, well done him

AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate102 years ago

Congratulations to Arthur

Hedgehogs123Graduate102 years ago

just 'oh wow' !

Liono2 years ago

Wow! What an inspiration!

Scruff5560minGraduate2 years ago

Wow wow wow. Not sure I’ll be around aged 92 🤔🤔

Pinkpig20Graduate102 years ago

Amazing! 🤩

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