That's exactly what Mary Hardison from Ogden, Utah did.
It was something Hardison had never done before; in fact, it is something most people don't have the guts to do. But Hardison has learned a thing or two in her 101 years, and that's to have the right attitude about trying new things in life.
Though she did the tandem flight in September 2011, this week she was officially recognized by Guinness World Record as the "Oldest Female to Paraglide Tandem."
She said she was inspired to try paragliding after her son did his first tandem flight...at the age of 75 !
"I don't want my son to do anything I can't do, so I decided to go have fun like he did," Hardison said.
I've dedicated a number of posts to old folks who are living inspiration to our younger generation. Those people, no matter how old they are, try to look for newness in life, learn new skills, visit different places, and are constantly expanding their horizons.
I'm sure that the story of Mary Hardison is not going to be the last one I hear about people doing amazing things ( bofore they die ). And that's why I'm starting a new sub-category that I call "Never Too Old".
I just hope that these great stories will inspire people to try out new things before they turn a century old.
The trick is growing up without growing old...
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