Caroline Marler is a hero for her work with addicts.
The headline said:
Champion veteran athlete hangs up her gym shoes after 11 years helping recovering addicts. I said: Oh no! Who’s quitting the game? Turns out the
British news report was the exact opposite.
“Caroline Marler, 63, has managed the gym at The Bridge Project on Salem Street since 2003, helping hundreds of addicts with the physical side of their recovery,” we learn. “She is retiring on Friday to spend more time at home with her family, but will still find time to run for Great Britain in World Masters Athletics events. … Despite her retirement, Mrs Marler, of Otley, has no plans to end her International Masters career, in which she is currently World Champion at 800m for women aged 60 to 64, having won the title in Brazil last October. She is also European Champion at 400m and 800m, and plans to defend her World Outdoor and European Indoor titles in 2015.” She told the paper: “My competing in veteran athletics will still be ongoing, and barring any injuries, I’ll be taking part in all the major championships, including the World Championships in [France] next year.” Whew, that’s a relief! And with extra time to train, watch out!
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