Inspiring Seniors

Radio New Zealand's Nine-to-Noon presents a series of interviews with people enjoying active ageing.

1. Colin Thorne
Colin Thorne's an 86 year old who still competes in marathons. He took up running when he was 64.
    Get the audio from Fri, 29 Jan 2010: >GET MP3
2. Lyndsay Nichols
Lyndsay is 90 years old and has practised yoga since she found a book about it as a 20 year old. She currently teaches 2 classes a week.
    Get the audio from Thu, 28 Jan 2010: >GET MP3
3. Doreen Dickey
Doreen is 76 and runs marathons and jumps out of aeroplanes.
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4. Robin Smith
Robin is 86 and swims 1km every morning, as well as participating in Tai Chi and leading an exercise group for Age Concern. He grows veges, attends university lectures and is learning Te Reo Maori.
    Get the audio from Tue, 26 Jan 2010: >GET MP3
5. Barry Everitt
Barry is 72 years old and is still heavily involved in athletics as president of the Wellington Harriers Athletics Club, although arthritis means he can no longer run. He says running changed the course of his life and kept him away from a life on the streets.
    Get the audio from Mon, 25 Jan 2010 : >GET MP3