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Inez (80) is oldest woman to run Dam tot Damloop: "Overtaking people is the best part"

Eighty-year-old Inez de Rooij is preparing to participate in the Dam tot Damloop, aiming to set a new personal record for her age group. An avid athlete who trains four times a week, she expresses great enjoyment in competing alongside and overtaking younger runners during the race.

Eighty-year-old Inez de Rooij is set to become the oldest female participant in the upcoming Dam tot Damloop race. An experienced runner who has competed in major international events like the marathons in Rotterdam and London, she is currently training four times a week with a specific goal to beat her previous personal record of 2 hours, 13 minutes, and 45 seconds. She credits strength training and a disciplined lifestyle for maintaining her fitness levels at her age.

During her training sessions, De Rooij emphasizes that running is an essential part of her life and she expresses determination to push herself throughout the race. She keeps a close watch on her sports watch to ensure a steady pace, stating that one of her greatest motivations is overtaking younger competitors toward the end of the event. The Dam tot Damloop will be broadcast live on September 20, covering both professional racers and amateur participants throughout the day.

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