At 90, Margie Hennesy Is Training for Her First Hyrox Race

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  Margie Hennesy, who is 90, is training for her first Hyrox race, a fitness competition combining running and workout stations.

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  She and her daughter-in-law plan to compete as a relay team in Dallas in November.

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  Hennesy began taking on demanding household work at 83, after her husband of 62 years died.

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  She trains at the gym three days a week with her daughter-in-law, using strength exercises and cardio to prepare.

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  After about four months of training, she says she can push a 200-pound sled, up from 60 pounds.

Who

Margie Hennesy, 90, and her daughter-in-law, who is a serious athlete.

What

They are training to compete together as a relay team in Hennesy’s first Hyrox race.

When

The race is scheduled for November; Hennesy began training shortly after turning 90.

Where

The race is in Dallas. Hennesy trains at a gym.

Why

Hennesy accepted the challenge after her daughter-in-law suggested it; Hennesy says she has always been competitive.

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