London 4/7/2011 11:00:00 PM
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Woman, 92, runs marathon

A 92-year-old woman ran a marathon in Hawaii.

Gladys Burrill - nicknamed 'The Gladyator' - was named the oldest ever woman to tread 26 miles after she completed the Honolulu Marathon in nine hours and 53 minutes.

Running since the sprightly age of 86, the pensioner says "positive" thinking is what gets her past the finish line.

She said: "Just get out there and walk or run. It's so important to think positive. It makes such a difference in how you feel and your outlook on everything."