Man, 87, Finishes Steep Uphill Race

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Man, 87, Finishes Steep Uphill Race

AP

Posted: 2007-06-27 18:01:43

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - George Etzweiler never ran a full mile until he was nearly 50. But he's been making up lost time ever since. The 87-year-old State College man completed a 7.6 mile, uphill run in New Hampshire this month called the Mount Washington Road Race. The course features a daunting 11.6 percent grade.

 

"Good grief, you just wear out by the time you get to the top," said Etzweiler, the only runner in his over-85 age category to start this year.

 

He recommends the race to older runners because the uphill run is less damaging on aging joints.

 

Etzweiler finished the June 16 race with a time of 2:40:57, above the age-group record of 2:33:20, which he set in 2005.

 

Because of the steep incline, he goes faster by walking for most of the race, not running.

 

"When you're doing it, you wonder, 'Why in the world are you doing such a stupid thing?"' he said.

 

Information from: Centre Daily Times, http://www.centredaily.com

I believe this man is ready for the beer marathon!... :biggrin:

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In my present condition, he could be me easily and I could even get a head start and still get beaten badly.