I can’t guarantee I’ll still be squatting above 500 when I’m 100, but if I can manange anything like this, I’ll take it.
100-Year-Old Man Completes Marathon
The most impressive performance at a Toronto marathon Sunday was turned in by the man who came in last place - and is 100 years old.
Fauja Singh completed the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in approximately eight hours, making him the oldest person ever to finish one of the 26.2-mile races.
It was the eighth marathon for Singh, who was born India in 1911 and did not start running marathons until he was 89, after he moved to England following the death of his wife and son. He says not smoking or drinking alcohol throughout his life, combined with a vegetarian diet and up to 10 miles of walking or running per day are the secrets to his health.
By the way, vegetarian diets do not guarantee a long life. Just look at Steve Jobs.
Also, squatting 500lbs is not comparable to finishing a marathon in 8 hours; that’s more comparable to having the flexibility to squatting past parallel with any weight and still be dedicated enough to train multiple times per week.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
I can’t guarantee I’ll still be squatting above 500 when I’m 100, but if I can manange anything like this, I’ll take it.
100-Year-Old Man Completes Marathon
The most impressive performance at a Toronto marathon Sunday was turned in by the man who came in last place - and is 100 years old.
Fauja Singh completed the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon in approximately eight hours, making him the oldest person ever to finish one of the 26.2-mile races.
It was the eighth marathon for Singh, who was born India in 1911 and did not start running marathons until he was 89, after he moved to England following the death of his wife and son. He says not smoking or drinking alcohol throughout his life, combined with a vegetarian diet and up to 10 miles of walking or running per day are the secrets to his health.[/quote]
Impressive. I would imagine the highlight of most centenarians’ day is that first hour after the diaper change. So warm and dry, mmmmmmmmmm. Good stuff right there.
By the way, vegetarian diets do not guarantee a long life. Just look at Steve Jobs.
Also, squatting 500lbs is not comparable to finishing a marathon in 8 hours; that’s more comparable to having the flexibility to squatting past parallel with any weight and still be dedicated enough to train multiple times per week.
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By the way, vegetarian diets do not guarantee a long life. Just look at Steve Jobs.
Also, squatting 500lbs is not comparable to finishing a marathon in 8 hours; that’s more comparable to having the flexibility to squatting past parallel with any weight and still be dedicated enough to train multiple times per week.
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wtf?
Dude is 100 and just ran a marathon.
Respect, douchebag.[/quote]
I congratulate him on his achievement. I just don’t think that you can squat even 135 at 100 years old and I’m also fed up with the vegetarianism= longevity propaganda.
I saw this guy at the London Marathon a few years ago, absolutely incredible. Oh and as for dedication, he runs ten miles EVERY DAY, that’s impressive for anyone of any age.
Incredible guy, I don’t know how he managed to do it. Canadian news sources called him the The ‘Turbaned Tornado’. Funny how the US news sites omited that.
He’s awesome! My grandmother is 100 and let me tell you it’s no joke being that old.
The story I read about this guy was edited, the first draft they called him a “centurian” LOL
By the way, vegetarian diets do not guarantee a long life. Just look at Steve Jobs.
Also, squatting 500lbs is not comparable to finishing a marathon in 8 hours; that’s more comparable to having the flexibility to squatting past parallel with any weight and still be dedicated enough to train multiple times per week.
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wtf?
Dude is 100 and just ran a marathon.
Respect, douchebag.[/quote]
I congratulate him on his achievement. I just don’t think that you can squat even 135 at 100 years old and I’m also fed up with the vegetarianism= longevity propaganda.[/quote]
Lol bro you realise he was being humorous when he said he wanted to squat 500lbs at 100 right?
We don’t give a shit if you don’t like vegetarian diets bro. Way to change the subject bro.
I’m sure he was born in some backwater town in bumfuckedegypt, and when he emigrated, guessed at his b-date, or falsified it so he could get extra popcorn at the movies.
dude sure don’t look 100.
seems fishy to me.
that being said, I couldnt run no marathon, and I’m half of his stated age, so def props.
My wife told me that her grandmother got a letter of congratulations from the PM to celebrate her 100th birthday the other day. Her uncle called to let her know.
I asked my wife if she spoke to her grandmother when her uncle called and she said that she was out in her field picking vegetables. Don’t know many 100 year olds that can manage that.
Last time I saw her she told me that when she was a little girl, King George VI visited Japan (she comes from a small farming village in the middle of know where in Japan) and she had to learn the British national anthem and sing to him. Close to 90 years has passed and she can still remember it word for word.
[quote]Edgy wrote:
anyone sure that he’s really 100?
I’m sure he was born in some backwater town in bumfuckedegypt, and when he emigrated, guessed at his b-date, or falsified it so he could get extra popcorn at the movies.
dude sure don’t look 100.
seems fishy to me.
that being said, I couldnt run no marathon, and I’m half of his stated age, so def props.[/quote]
How much older and decrepit does he have to look in order to be 100?
Dude looks pretty old to me, you just can’t tell as much because of the huge ass beard.
That’s seriously impressive stuff!