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Step aside Scott Jurek - I have a new running hero (and he’s 95)

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For anyone needing a bit of runspiration, I did Seaton parkrun in Devon today as I’m visiting my dad and it’s his nearest. It was blooming hard work because part of the route is on the pebble beach - but that didn’t stop one amazing 95-year-young man from completing it in celebration of his birthday. He’s my new running hero and just the inspiration I needed as I struggle to return from injury, as well as further testament to the glorious inclusivity of parkrun 💕

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Oh wow.... :) Go him and go you too:)

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The smile on his face said it all. And he only looked about 65! *Note to self: must keep running...

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Definitely.. it keeps us young:) I have to keep reminding myself I am 68 :)

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And I’ll bet you don’t look a day over 30! You’re a spring chicken, Oldfloss (Youngfloss?)

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That’s brilliant love him 🎉 and well done to you too 😀

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Wow!!! Good on him!

Gosh I hope I can keep going that long 👍😁

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That is just unbelievable and so inspiritational.🌟💫💫

Yes go you also.🌟👏👏

Can you find out who supplies his water, or what are his secrets.🤔👏👏

I remember when they asked the oldest Italian lady recently, her secret, I think she said , 3 eggs a day , 2 raw and 1 boiled. 🤔

She did not do parkruns and was maybe 15 + years older.🤔

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