Courtesy of Every Woman’s Marathon
- A woman who’s been running for 50 years said it helps her stay healthy as she gets older.
- Despite a recent hip replacement, she completed her ninth marathon.
- She said a careful training plan, enough rest, and taking time to pet dogs is key to avoiding injury.
When Joice Barnard had a hip replacement just over a year ago, she couldn’t imagine running again without pain, but she was determined to try.
Barnard, 67, has been running for 50 years, longer than some of her fellow marathoners have been alive.
She says a few simple rules have kept her injury-free and in above-average health for her age for decades.
And those same workout tips helped her bounce back from surgery. Earlier this month, Barnard finished her ninth marathon, the Every Woman’s Marathon organized by Team Milk in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia.