Nun, almost 84, becomes oldest woman to complete an Ironman

[UrbScotty]

Known as “the Iron Nun” for competing in the grueling Ironman competitions, Buder is a member of the noncanonical Sisters for Christian Community and a frequent conversationalist with God.

Last week she was inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame in Chicago, and at almost 84 years old (her birthday is July 24), she holds the world record for the oldest woman to ever finish an Ironman triathlon.

Buder first broke the record for the oldest woman to finish an Ironman at Ironman Canada in 2012. For two years, Buder had tried to open the 80-plus group for women. She had already opened several age groups for women in the Ironman distance and held other records before that, she said, but she wanted to take another shot at 80-plus.

“On the way up, I said, ‘Lord, either three times is the charm or three strikes and I’m out, no more of this Ironman business.’ So he made the most perfect weather I think we had ever had. No excuse not to finish. Nothing went wrong with the bike or in the water.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/04/iron-nun-triathlon_n_5558429.html?utm_hp_ref=religion

[FBaggins]

1. Her completion is still under review

They're still reviewing whether her first leg was permissible (walking on water instead of swimming).

[rug]

2. Geez, she shames me.

[47of74]

4. Me too.

I'm less than half her age.

[shenmue]

3. And I get winded

walking a mile or two, a few times a week.

[47of74]

5. Ya don't mess with the nuns.