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LARGO, Fla. — Clearwater’s annual Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving morning with people of all ages taking part.
Among all the participants running the 5k tomorrow, at least one will be in their mid-90s.
That person is Ethel Lehmann.
The trot has become an annual tradition for Ethel and her family.
At 96 years old, she has always been an athlete.
Staying active is why Ethel says she can still take part in these kinds of events.
“I believe the exercise, doing it all that I do, definitely keeps me going at my age,” she said.
Twice a week, she visits John S. Taylor Park in Largo for a jog to stay in shape.
Ethel said she may not run as fast as she used to, but she doesn’t want to stop moving.
“It’s a good two or three miles,” Ethel said, describing her jog.
With her grandsons, son, and others taking part tomorrow as well, her goals are simple.
“This year, I hope I do well,” she said.
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Matt Lackritz
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