Hershel McGriff is the coolest old dude alive. At 81 he is the worlds oldest competitive driver running against kids who are younger than his socks. How does he keep his razor-sharp mental acuity and coordination needed to compete at speed approaching 200 mph? How is he able to compete at that level that when a lot of his contemporaries are having trouble getting out of the parking lot? 
Well when he is not racing cars and managing a copper mine McGriff is enjoying the benefits of Pilates. E.D. Thornton, CEO of Mind2Motion Pilates, has been working with McGriff the last couple of years, and his exercise routine has enabled McGriff to get behind the wheel and run where brave men dare not go.
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of 
physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.” “With body, mind, and spirit functioning perfectly as a coordinated whole, what else could reasonably be expected other than an active, alert, disciplined person.” “You’re only as old as you feel.” Joseph H. Pilates
Hershel is a prime example of what this amazing mind body workout can do for you, your children and your parents. Everybody should have a grandpa that takes them out driving in the triple digits.
McGriff’s return to the racetrack has been diligently detailed on his blog, hershelmcgriff.wordpress.com. From his experiences at time trials to his interview with Speed TV to hanging out with Richard Petty, McGriff’s blog has it covered.
The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier.” – Joseph Hubertus Pilates, in 1965, age 86.
Start Pilates an ditch the walker today.
