105… And Still Running
November 2, 2021 5:11 amJulia Hawkins is a runner…. happens to be 105 years old and she wants to storm the world record!
Age is nothing more than just a number for Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins. She is now preparing for a record 100m race at the Senior Games on November 6 in Louisiana.
If all goes according to plan, Hawkins will become the first woman and first American to set a Masters Track & Field World Record in the 105+ category. Possibly because Julia simply has no competitors at this age.⠀
In 2017 Hawkins set a record in the 100-meter race, finishing in 40.12 seconds. In 2019, she became the oldest woman to walk the 50-meter track, and the next day she ran the 100-meter in 46.07 seconds. ⠀
At 105, she believes that the reason for her longevity is a healthy lifestyle: “I have always been active, kept my weight normal, tried to eat right, never smoked or liked alcohol. We rode a lot with the whole family, and when I was over 80, I decided to participate in the Olympic Games for Seniors. – says Julia, – And I really love to live. “
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This post was written by Dave Palmer