88-Year-Old Harry Newton: Marathon Master

0:00On April 25th, an 88-year-old retired grocer named Harry Newton is gearing up to be the oldest runner in this year's London Marathon. He didn't lace up his first pair of running shoes until he was 57, sparked by a chat with the fellow grocer at a conference. Harry's clocked 31 Marathon's total, including his personal best at age 73 hours, 53 minutes, and 30 seconds. Just a month later, he found a lump. God diagnosed with lymphoma, beat it with six months of chemo, and jumped right back into racing. He's raising cash this time for the British Heart Foundation, after previously supporting the hospital that treated his cancer. As the Mackle spilled Harry's club member, he jokes he's often first in his age group, usually the only one, or maybe against one other. Even COVID lockdown couldn't stop him. He knocked out two virtual marathons, with four of 61 laps each in his back garden. No more chasing records, but his mantra stays simple, keep moving whatever your age, or as he puts it, move it or lose it. Harry proves you're never

1:01too old to chase those miles, inspiring us all to stay active no matter what life throws your way.