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14 NZ GREYPOWER MAGAZINE » SEPTEMBER 2018 Proving age is no barrier Tom Cockerill may have ticked over 73 years on the clock, but he’s also clocked up far more mileage than most people his age. Based in Dunedin, Tom is a familiar face at walking and running events around the country and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. BY LISA POTTER Having recently competing at the South Island Half Marathon (Ashburton), despite a small calf muscle tear, Tom finished third fastest overall and was the second male to finish in the open aged event, competing against walkers less than half his age. Next up he’s pounding the pavements around his hometown of Dunedin in preparation for a half marathon there this month. This is followed by the South Island Masters Games and Tom then heads to Tasmania for the Burnie 10; Australia's premier 10km road race, followed by a 21k event in Melbourne a week later. His achievements are many, and he kicked off 2018 winning the 3000m track walk at the Oceania Masters Athletics Championships held in Dunedin. “This was a really special moment for me as it was such a closely fought battle, winning it out from under Geoff Iremonger from Wellington, as he soundly beat me in the previous events, as well as in the 5000m track walk and the 10k road event.” Another event with a close finish saw Tom haul in the leader with about 2km to go, but having made an earlier pact that he would hold back at the finishing line, the competitors crossed the line together.” This is typical of Tom’s personality. As much as he has a competitive streak, he’s involved in the events for the camaraderie and fun. Tom’s story is even more inspirational, give that he is competing and maintaining such a high level of fitness after some major health setbacks including needing spinal fusion in the 1980s and being affected by neurotoxicity in 2009. “That was by polyurethane floor coating and I cancelled out of driving for about six months as my eye muscles would not bring things into focus,” says Tom. “Life is all about balance.” “I was troubled with all sorts of eye related problems, and started walking to try and turn my health around, and to overcome stumbling and losing my balance. “On the advice of the Brain Injury Association Otago I did an intensive programme on brain gym exercises to improve the brain wiring and coordination between the brain and eyes. “There’s no doubt about it, that walking paved the way to a better and healthier lifestyle. My many obstacles became challenges, and I didn't give up, pushing the boundaries even at times when not feeling the best.” Tom also has background of dyslexia so takes extra special care when filling in entry forms. While he thrives on the many events he competes in around New Zealand, he says much of his focus is trying to stay injury Energy and Recovery 95% Oxygen Out of breath? Feeling tired? Feeling Anxious? Lost your get up and go? Purchase now at www.oxygenplease.co.nz or phone 021 334 401 Gold Card discount 15% Oxygen Plus (O+) products, which contain pure recreational oxygen, are intended for recreational, intermittent use only, not to be used as medical nor life-saving products. Z8659J The power of oxygen From elite athletes and adventure seekers to the senior market, Auckland's Leslie Crawford is in hot demand for her business of selling recreational oxygen. Having discovered and used it herself for energy boosts while skiing in the States, Leslie bought Oxygen Plus (95% oxygen in a can) to New Zealand last year. Under normal conditions, ambient air contains 21% oxygen. That’s without considering the presence of compromised or polluted air. Oxygen Plus products are enriched with a much higher concentration – 95% oxygen – more than four times the normal air we breathe. The other 5% in Oxygen Plus products is ambient everyday air. "Interestingly, one of my largest markets is people wanting to treat the frailties of ageing," says Leslie. "Oxygen Plus is proving useful for older people without respiratory disease who develop dementia and other debilitating conditions. Oxygen is thought to improve their quality of life in a dramatic manner. "Researchers have also found that oxygen is a way to restore neurological function in brain tissue damaged by stroke. "There have been recent articles published around the use of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for people who have suffered strokes. "The treatment involves patients lying inside a pressurised chamber and breathing pure oxygen to stimulate growth and healing." Leslie has many customers who share their stories with her. "Oxygen Plus is helping them get up in the morning, enabling them to mow the lawns without gasping, achieving 18 holes at the golf course and so much more." Leslie also has a personal connection using Oxygen Plus with her father’s ill health and her mother’s tiredness in caring for him. The calming effect that the oxygen has when her mother is having an anxious moment is very obvious.
NZ GREYPOWER MAGAZINE » SEPTEMBER 2018 15 free and fit and healthy. He reckons he’s done about 55 events in the past eight months. On top of that, he turns up to his local Taieri Harrier Club to do winter events with them regularly, as well as going to a gym class run by his local Age Concern and Parkrun events. “I often do the Saturday morning Parkrun and then go to the Harrier Club event the same afternoon, sometimes followed by a Sunday event.” A lifestyle quarterly and official publication of Grey Power www.greypower.co.nz New Zealand MASTERS GAMES PAGE 8 ISSUE 33 : MARCH 2018 Grey Power leadership change PAGE 4 President’s report PAGE 13 Letters PAGE 40 “The wilderness trail over there had a variety of challenges to contend with.I’d never run an event any greater than 5km and this was 14km trail event so that was a bit of a push. We had to carry a whistle and compression bandages because of the risk of snakes! Keeping active is clearly not an issue for this senior citizen and Grey Power member. Tom also goes to the gym every Friday for a session of quick moving exercises to tone up his small muscle groups. “My main focus however is track race walking and to compete in road and off road events.” Tom is no mere participant - his collection of gold medals is hugely impressive and he shows no signs of slowing down. One of his favourite events to date is competing at the Australian Masters Games in Tasmania last year. “It was also daunting needing to use ropes to help climb up and down some particularly steep spots. Transport you can trust Reliable, friendly transport with extra help if needed • Medical appointments • Social & business • Shopping • Sightseeing & outings • Airport transfers • Pets to the vet • One off or regular • Long trips and local • Adults & children Call now! 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That might have been my training ground for better things.” Having been self employed as a labourer in his latter years, Tom is a huge advocate of the importance of fitness, particularly as the body ages. “Exercising is good for your general health and wellbeing and a good way to keep your mind busy and active.” Tom continues to push himself, and has walked three ultra endurance events out to the 80km mark. (As a walker, he SUM1053 clicks over as fast as some joggers do). “I’m achieving the best I can and will focus to keep up that momentum of ticking over for as long as I can.” He fuels his body with as much healthy food as he can, enjoying cooking and relying on his organic garden for good quality ingredients. 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