August, with its aggressive sun and too-long days, makes me completely worthless, scrolling other people’s vacation Instagrams in my underwear for far longer than I should and telling myself I’m going
to get up and go outside in five more minutes on a loop until September finally comes to rescue me. Diane Hoffman, a 91-year-old runner, does not have this problem as she is a lightning-fast, world-record-breaking badass and perhaps my inspiration for leaving the couch sometime soon.
Last week at the U.S. Track and Field New England Open & Masters Championship in Worcester, Massachusetts, Hoffmana new world record in her age group for the 400-meter sprint, running it in 2:44:25, which bested the previous record of 2:46.56. She also set new U.S. records for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints.
Hoffman, a tennis player, began competing in track events after her son noticed she was fast as hell: “‘I don’t know! My son wanted to me to run...I don’t run, I am tennis player!’” Hoffman said after hearing of her wins, according to USATF. “‘I guess tennis helped. I always played at the net, going like this, and this...That way no balls could get past me!’” she added, mimicking tennis racket swings.”Right on, Diane, you are a marvel to those of us sitting in front of their window units struggling to find the energy to put on pants.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rick Famuyiwa to Direct 'Uptown Saturday Night' Remake (Exclusive)Kevin Hart will star in the film, which was written and produced by 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris.
Read more »
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protests again roil the cityHong Kongers kicked off the weekend with another anti-government mass rally amid accusations of excessive force by police. More here:
Read more »
Nigeria Buries Soldiers at Night in Secret CemeterySecret military graveyards in Nigeria’s northeast hold the bodies of more than 1,000 soldiers killed in attacks by Islamist groups, a picture at odds with a war Nigeria’s president says his army has won.
Read more »
'I Wasn't Bluffing': M. Night Shyamalan Recalls 'Sixth Sense' Pitch and Frenzy That FollowedTwenty years after the psychological horror film became a blockbuster, the director, Haley Joel Osment and those close to the making of the project reflect on its legacy: 'We went from 'Hey, this is a fun movie' to 'people are really taking this seriously.''
Read more »
Late Night Lately: Jeff Goldblum Raps, Debates Round Two, Kimmel Picks 'Bachelorette' WinnerThe Hollywood Reporter's Late Night Lately rounds up the best sketches and guests with a look at what's to come next week.
Read more »