92-year-old completes Honolulu Marathon
Gladys Burrill finished this year’s Honolulu Marathon in 9 hours, 53 minutes, and 16 seconds—not bad for a 92-year-old. “I think it is absolutely unbelievable,” said marathon President Dr. Jim Barahal. Burrill first ran the marathon when she was 86. She was unable to finish last year’s race because she suffered from stomach cramps—at the 25-mile mark. Determined to do better this year, Burrill ran 30 to 50 miles a week for almost a year. “I was more relaxed. I didn’t have the stress that I had before,” Burrill said. “This just felt so much better.”
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