100NO 688: From Retirement to 100 Marathons with Chris Hobson

Today we meet a woman who completely rewrote the script on ageing.   After retiring from her career as a school headteacher at age 60, Chris Hobson didn’t slow down — she sped up. What began as a commitment to get healthier in retirement turned into a decade-long adventure that saw her complete more than 100 marathons across all seven continents.   And at 69 years old, Chris achieved something extraordinary: completing the Antarctic Ice Marathon in temperatures colder than most freezers, becoming the oldest woman to finish the event.   But this conversation isn’t just about endurance, medals or marathon times. It’s about identity after retirement, challenging society’s expectations of older women, and proving that our later decades can become some of the boldest, most adventurous and purpose-filled years of our lives.   For more on Chris see her on Instagram   For more on our Blue Zone Longevity Experiences, click here for Sardinia and here for Ikaria. Email [email protected] to find out more about Okinawa.    00:40 Discovering the 100 marathons club 04:03 Joining the running club 11:21 Becoming marathon tourists 15:39 Discussing nutrition and longevity 19:29 Running progress over a week 23:48 Starting on TikTok with granddaughter 27:19 Age diversity in audience interest