68-year-old Tasmanian runner has his 100th marathon within reach

 Launceston marathon runner Michael Booth is showing no signs of slowing down as he chases an impressive feat.

The 68-year-old has moved another step closer to reaching his goal of running 100 marathons.

Booth recently ran his 93rd marathon, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

It's a long way from humble beginnings in 2002 when he was 48.

"Everything I did was for my wife, my children and our family and I got to 48 years of age and I thought I think it's about time I did something for myself," he said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-18/michael-booth-marathon-running-sport-fitness/101345882



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