{"id":55592,"date":"2023-03-19T21:21:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T18:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=55592"},"modified":"2023-03-19T21:21:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T18:21:24","slug":"this-98-year-old-woman-took-part-in-a-marathon-and-overcame-it-in-a-time-that-left-other-young-participants-in-awe-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=55592","title":{"rendered":"This 98-year-old woman took part in a marathon and overcame it in a time that left other young participants in awe. Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the Publix Atlanta 5K event in February 2023, 98-year-old Betty Lindberg of Atlanta set a new world record by <\/p>\n

finishing in 59 minutes and 6 seconds. The elderly woman holds the five-kilometer race’s world record for the 95 to 99 age bracket. <\/p>\n

According to the Marathon Handbook, an intermediate female runner between the ages of 60 and 70 may complete a five-kilometer race in an average of 35 minutes, <\/p>\n

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but an intermediate female runner between the ages of 80 and 90 can accomplish the same distance in an average of 50:25 minutes. <\/p>\n

For runners older than 90 years old, there is no approximation of a time record, nevertheless. <\/p>\n

As Lindberg began running marathons at the age of 63 and has never given up in the face of difficulty or hip replacement surgery, <\/p>\n

she is not a beginner. As she was caring for her husband, who had Parkinson’s illness in 2005, she only missed one race. The year after that, he passed away.<\/p>\n

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In order to keep up with the pace when running moved online due to lockdowns in 2020, Lindberg and her 69-year-old daughter Kerry\u2014the family’s first marathon runner\u2014entered these races online as well. <\/p>\n

The 98-year-old runner had to learn how to use an iPhone and an Apple Watch in order to keep track of events and <\/p>\n

send the USA Track & Field her completion times and scores (USATF). Lindberg completed seven virtual racing courses of differing lengths throughout this time. <\/p>\n

As a participant in the Atlanta Track Club, the grandma has a well-established training regimen. Although she works out six days a week, she takes the Saturday she spends at the salon off.<\/p>\n

When Lindberg crossed the finish line of the 2023 Publix Atlanta 5K event, she appeared to be a complete professional. <\/p>\n

She instantly came to a stop to see her time on the watch, smiled at the people cheering the runners, and then continued. <\/p>\n

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She did not actually run at her record pace; rather, she walked quickly. Her record pace per kilometer was 11 minutes. <\/p>\n

In 2020, Lindberg stated Getting Bolder, \u2018I employ the race-walking strategy, which works fantastic for me. \u2018Everyone benefits much from walking. I implore everyone to only begin moving.<\/p>\n

The outstanding woman doesn’t understand the fanfare surrounding her jogging or why complete strangers approach her, <\/p>\n

compliment her accomplishments, or cheer for her on the streets. Lindberg is completely aware that, despite the fact that these competitors are half her age, <\/p>\n

she is nowhere close to their fastest times. Then again, she doesn’t think that age is a factor in running. <\/p>\n

She said to Atlanta News First, \u2018I am delighted that people are inspired by me, but it is not my intention to go <\/p>\n

out there and do that. \u2018I move as quickly as I can. Even though it takes me a while to complete a race, I do it.<\/p>\n

In addition, Lindberg acknowledged that each race and training session leave her with physical aches and pains. <\/p>\n

She used to promise her kids and grandkids she wouldn’t sign up for another race, but every year she starts her training earlier than she had planned. <\/p>\n

She confessed to 11 Alive, \u2018I guess I just don’t know any better,\u2019 in 2022. All the aches and pains magically vanish as soon as I cross the finish line.<\/p>\n