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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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Oh my, well done him

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Congratulations to Arthur

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just 'oh wow' !

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Wow! What an inspiration!

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

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Amazing! 🤩

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