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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Hannah Al-Othman

‘Every week I look forward to it’: Belfast woman, 97, completes 250 parkruns

Chambers smiling for a photo on a bench
Chambers with the leader of the SDLP, Claire Hanna. The 97-year-old is now targeting 300 parkruns. Photograph: Ormeau parkrun

When Grace Chambers ran her first parkrun, it was the result of a dare. Now, nine years later, and at 97 years old, she has reached the sought-after milestone of 250 runs. Chambers first took part after her daughter Michele registered her for the free, weekly timed events that take place in parks and public spaces in many countries around the globe.

Chambers was previously a keen climber but after having surgery on her leg in 2016 doctors signed her off from climbing that summer.

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