Video: How to train for a marathon at age 101
posted at 7:40 pm on April 14, 2008 by Allahpundit
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It’s all about the regimen. I’ve already mastered half of it; the other half, working up a pack-a-day smoking habit, should be a snap. Anyone want to recommend any brands? I’m willing to sacrifice flavor for longevity.
Update: Scandal.
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I thought that was Castro! Or one of Tim Burton’s apes.
CrimsonFisted on April 14, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Yeah, good call. I meant to mention the Castro similarity, but he’s got the Cornelius vibe working too, doesn’t he?
Allahpundit on April 14, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Probably the original member of the Hash House Harriers.
Over30 on April 14, 2008 at 7:50 PM
There’s some evidence that he maybe ‘only’ 94. But who’s counting?
Light ‘em if ya got ‘em!
locomotivebreath1901 on April 14, 2008 at 7:52 PM
dare I…?
“run Forrest, run!”
TheCulturalist on April 14, 2008 at 7:52 PM
God Bless him.
Zorro on April 14, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Separated at birth.
Cicero43 on April 14, 2008 at 7:55 PM
My grandfather smoked for 30 years. He also grew his own vegetables every year. He lived to a frisky 94.
deesine on April 14, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Haha, good for Fidel.
My grandfather always says that smoking his entire life has killed all the diseases in him and has allowed him to be healthy as a ox at 90 years old. Now he sees no reason to quit.
Vigilante on April 14, 2008 at 7:58 PM
He’s 94 and still has a job???? Holy CRAP! Retire already!
robblefarian on April 14, 2008 at 8:03 PM
A 101.That is inspirational.
To quote,Charlton Heston,He’s got Moxy”!
And only in Britian eh,such a bloody pity!
canopfor on April 14, 2008 at 8:05 PM
What a terrific story. I hope I’m that healthy at 50.5.
Rosmerta on April 14, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Well, okay … 47.
Rosmerta on April 14, 2008 at 8:08 PM
With that scandel, he is now qualified to have a future in politics.
oakpack on April 14, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Are you sure this isn’t an Onion video? The smoking 101 year old marathoner…wild.
acleaver on April 14, 2008 at 8:12 PM
At 94 you’re allowed to pretend you’re 101, because everyone who would know the diff is already long dead.
Genetics plus good ale equals a nimble, wry old puffing coot.
Maybe Obama should keep smoking.
profitsbeard on April 14, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Coming from MisNews, you would think it to be accurate. I mean, they check and recheck their sources…….don’t they?
oakpack on April 14, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Forrest McCain
SouthernGent on April 14, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Come on, that’s obviously Will Farrell in a Castro beard. How’d he think he was going to get away with it?
brainy435 on April 14, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Jackie Broyles long lost brother!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 14, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Get offa my back Ma! Ahm traynin!
ronsfi on April 14, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Correction. Heartrate is 101. Age is 36. ; P
gozips on April 14, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Run, Forest! Run!
oops. Wrong guy. Could’ve sworn it was him with the beard and cap, and a windbreaker suit.
Kokonut on April 14, 2008 at 8:34 PM
How do we know that he is really 101?
Do we just take his word?
MB4 on April 14, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Haha. On on!
Tanya on April 14, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Damn. I am young, run a lot and don’t smoke and still probably couldnt finish a marathon.
ikez78 on April 14, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Nice going MSNBC, lol. Hey if he is 94 or 101 when you’re running at that age and still going strong, that’s an accomplishment in of itself. I like the old man. Think of the history this man has seen. Amazing!
TimboJackson on April 14, 2008 at 8:57 PM
There was a guy over there in England that made a career of trying to sneak into the British Open by falsifying his credentials. He was about a 32 handicap golfer, but he did play at least one round before they caught on to him. From that point on, the officials were on the look out for him, and his subsequent tries weren’t successful.
Not quite the same as this story as the golfer was falsifying his ability while the runner is falsifying his age.
Mallard T. Drake on April 14, 2008 at 8:58 PM
When 101 years old you reach, look as good you will not!
Sekhmet on April 14, 2008 at 9:27 PM
101, 94, whatever… If I can still breathe at age 90 I’ll be happy. Even if he’s a mere 94, I’m 57yrs his junior and you won’t ever see my overly-large bum running 26 miles.
Looks my 3-4 pint a day habit just ain’t cutting it. I vow from this day forward to down at least a 6-pack a day! I’m not an alcoholic, I’m an athlete!
CarpeCanis on April 14, 2008 at 9:45 PM
More proof it’s 99% genes, 1% lifestyle.
exlibris on April 14, 2008 at 10:20 PM
It’s really Roddy McDowell reliving his Planet of the Apes days…
CynicalOptimist on April 14, 2008 at 10:40 PM
At least he’s not still wearing that back brace he wore in Christine.
BuzzCrutcher on April 14, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Love how they felt the need for subtitles.
Reaps on April 15, 2008 at 1:28 AM
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