RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

Oops did you say 34? But I'm 19!

Yesterday I did 10 miles in 60 minutes, a 1 mile improvement over time. My sister thinks I will outrun her during the upcoming race, I guess we'll see. Thanks sis for having that much confidence in me. Meanwhile, I keep staring at my running gear as if that will give it some kind of magical powers, but the real reason is because I am super excited, I want to amass as many medals as my younger sister :-)

Just last weekend she added yet another medal to her collection, this girl is unstoppable! Congratulations Alex's mama!

Georgette, after the race and showing off her medal.

Feel free to send me your pictures from a race you ran. Running is addictive isn't it? Here are a few benefits of running: 

• Helps grow new brain cells and boosts memory
• An outlet to assist in living a low stress life, improves attitude by releasing endorphins (natural high)
• Strengthens the heart 
• Calorie burner (duh! ) The best way to blast the most calories in a short amount of time.
• Great joints and knees. Contrary to what people say about running hurting your knees, obese men and women have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis than those who are leaner and fit (get great running shoes)
• Prevents muscle and bone loss
• Promotes Human Growth Hormone which some people pay for to look younger. It's flattering when people think I'm 23 (good genes and persistence when it comes to healthier choices)
• Help disease-proof your life. Reduces risk of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension and lowers blood pressure. Prevention is better than cure.
• Live longer (well, all other great factors being equal)

Below is a picture of Bob Davidson, 70 years young

Bod Davidson, 70 years young

Ed Whitlock, 73, below, Canadian Athlete: First person ever over the age of 70 to finish a marathon in less than 3 hours, whew!

Ed Whitlock, 73 years young

http://growingbolder.com/media/sports/running-marathons/ed-whitlock-840025.html

Mann Kaur, 96 years young and not stopping

Mann Kaur of India, 96 years young,  says "Have feet, will run, have will, will triumph!"

Ida Keeling, 95 years young runner sets a running record (Running 60 meters in 29.86 seconds). She started running at age 67(It's never too late. What an inspiration!)

Ida Keeling

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/95-year-woman-sets-running-record/story?id=12960251

Nicholas Toocheck, 9 years young runner will attempt a marathon in Antartica for charity

Nicholas Toocheck, 9 years young

Fauja Singh, 100 year young Marathoner is the oldest person to finish a full-distance marathon. He made it into the Guinness Book of Records

Fauja Singh, 100 years young

Makes you want to pick up your running shoes and RUN FOR YOUR LIFE (no pun intended) doesn't it? These are my training shoes, where are yours?

..................................................................................................................................................................

1000  SUNS FROM ALL OF US AT FYR

FILMMAKER and mother of two, Goretti, sending a SHOUT-OUT from London

REMEMBER TO EAT & DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!