7 Super Fit Women (Ages 66 to 97) Who Will Inspire You To Get Off Your Butt Now

These amazing ladies — ranging from 66 to 97 years old — have hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, completed the Western States Endurance Run (100.2 miles) and swam from Cuba to Florida. Prepare to be inspired (or feel lazy), as you read about how they find their motivation to stay active at an age when it's easy to give up.

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Picking up a new sport is daunting at any age, but being motivated enough to try CrossFit at age 80? That was a feat unheard of until the world met Constance Tillit. This badass octogenarian was filmed doing a CrossFit workout, complete with sandbags, ring rows, and deadlifts, at 80 years young. She lost 50 pounds through CrossFit and had motivating words for the 8 million people who watched her workout video: “Get up and do it. Stop with the whining.” Remember Tillit's words the next time you think about hitting snooze and bailing on your workout.

In June 2015, Swanson (pictured above, in the distance) became the oldest woman to complete the Western States Endurance Run, 100.2 miles, in 29 hours, 59 minutes, and 54 seconds. She crossed the finish line with her son and grandson to resounding cheers. How did it feel? “That was unbelievable,” she told reporters.

In August 2015, this great-grandmother scaled Mount Kilimanjaro — crossing the daunting feat off her bucket list. Lorimore fell ill with the flu on day four of the eight-day journey but kept trucking along and got to the top without assistance.

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In January 2015, this Michigan woman completed her 1,000th workout at the Curves gym in her area. Okay, so she might not be hiking Kilimanjaro or running an ultra-marathon, but making the time to fit in a 30-minute workout three times a week at age 93 certainly earns her some street credit.