Thompson rock ’n’ marathon at age 92By Don Norcross
utsandiego.com
11:59 A.M.MAY 30, 2015
With the Coronado Bridge as a backdrop, Harriette Thompson stepped outside of the Hilton Bayfront hotel Friday morning and began jogging along the bay. One woman stopped her in front of the million-dollar yachts for an autograph. Another wanted her to pose for a picture.
“It’s just because I’m so old,†joked Thompson.
One year ago this weekend, Thompson, then 91, completed the Suja Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon in 7 hours, 7 minutes, the fastest marathon ever by a woman 90 or older.
Minutes after the feat, sitting in the shade of a tent next to Petco Park, Thompson promised, “If I’m still (alive), I’ll be back next year.â€
True to her word, Thompson, now 92, has returned and is entered in Sunday’s 18th annual marathon. If she completes the 26.2-mile trek, Thompson will become the oldest woman ever to finish a marathon.
Her time this year was 7:24:36. I'm ~2/3 her age and have completed 17 half marathons (13.1 miles) in the past 2 1/2 years. I don't know that I could do a marathon, and if I did, whether I would have an equal or better time.
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Go, Granny, go Granny! Go, Granny, go!"
