Edgard -- age 80 -- is the cook at the Neighborhood Cafe and father of Leigh, Lynda and their sister. Edgard is a former physics, biology and physical education teacher and soccer coach who
has written a book about coaching soccer. He still consults to soccer coaches.
has written a book about coaching soccer. He still consults to soccer coaches.
In addition to the two runs across the USA described yesterday, Edgard was in the Guinness Book of World Records for running 101 marathons in one year. (That is a Guinness belt over his shoulder.)
When he was 61, Edgard went back to Ashland College in Ohio and made the football team.
He became the oldest man ever to play college football. That is his Ashland football helmet.
Gosh this is a high achieving family Jack.. love that they are working together now in a family business.
ReplyDeleteInspiring!
ReplyDeleteAmazing guy! No moss grows under his feet. I remember reading about his football milestone.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing man!! You do find the most fascinating, wonderful people to photograph and I'm SO glad you share them with us!! Inspiring indeed!! Hope your weekend is off to a great start!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteHe's very impressive, Jack! An example for us all to stay active!!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like quite a character, Jack!
ReplyDeleteHe is truly amazing. Why haven't I heard of him before? Thanks for the portrait and post.
ReplyDeleteTruly wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great portrait, Jack. An interesting character.
ReplyDeleteSock it to me! Amazing person. 101 marathons in a year...that's almost a marathon every three days! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Talk about fitness! I'm in awe.
ReplyDeleteA remarkable family and truly a remarkable man; guess you could label him "a high achiever!"
ReplyDeleteI keep wondering if these guys have never seen a couch: it is a quite interesting and really useful piece of furniture...
ReplyDeleteProof that 80 is not ALWAYS old!
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