This made my heart melt. The oldest female competitor to participate in the New York City Marathon died a day after completing the race.
Joy Johnson who was 86, fell at the 20 mile mark, yet did't want to visit the hospital. She fell asleep that night and never woke up. She had run in the event 25 consecutive times, and she often said she wanted to die running.
50,000 runners participated in the marathon. However, of that number 31 were over 70 years old.
I wish my legs are still as strong when I hit the 86 mark, if i do.
May your soul rest in peace.. Joy Johnson.
Joy Johnson who was 86, fell at the 20 mile mark, yet did't want to visit the hospital. She fell asleep that night and never woke up. She had run in the event 25 consecutive times, and she often said she wanted to die running.
50,000 runners participated in the marathon. However, of that number 31 were over 70 years old.
I wish my legs are still as strong when I hit the 86 mark, if i do.
May your soul rest in peace.. Joy Johnson.
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