Magnum P.I. wrote:
If you asked me 25 years ago which '80's elite athlete would still be a world-class masters in 2015, Joanie would be among the last I would have guessed. She had a messed up leg (ski accident) even before her racing career, and always ran with a hobble. Throw in a major knee surgery in 1984 and her longevity was in serious question. I never would have guessed her body would hold up to her iron will, but she clearly is in awesome shape (maybe sub-2:50 in good conditions).
Amazing.
I agree. Her form has never been perfect and some coaches might of tried to tinker with it, but so what. Now, there's a lotta miles on her odometer.