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Secrets Of Success From A 102-Year-Old Runner
Article Source: NPR At 102, Man Kaur is still running — and winning gold medals. The phenomenon from India just nailed the gold medal in the 200-meter race for the 100-to-104 age group at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Malaga, Spain. She finished in 3 minutes and 14 seconds. Then again, she was the only competitor in that age bracket. She also picked up a gold medal in the javelin competition. Kaur has a message for younger folks: Keep away from junk food and stick to an exercise regimen! Her own routine is impressive for any age. She wakes up at 4 a.m., bathes, washes clothes, makes tea, recites prayers until about 7 a.m. Sometimes she goes to the Gurdwara, the place of worship for Sikhs, other times she prays at home. And then she goes to the track for