Gran, 77, runs 100km marathons

A picture of an elderly woman. A 77-year-old grandmother runs 100km marathons to stay in shape. Photo/FILE

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  • "Some don't believe it when I say I am a granny. I think they expect me to sit at home and knit, or something."

A 77-year-old grandmother runs 100km marathons to stay in shape and hopes to keep going until she is 100.
Andjelina Andjelic decided to take up running 22 years ago in order to get fit, and while she admits she is a bit slower than the majority of the other marathon entrants, she much prefers running to knitting and hopes she can keep going until she is 100.
She said: "The most gruelling I recall was 111 kilometres, but it took me 24 hours.
"Some don't believe it when I say I am a granny. I think they expect me to sit at home and knit, or something.
"But there is nothing like the wind in your face and the adrenalin pumping through your body to make you feel good. I hope I will still be running at the age of 100!"