List of Inspiring Women over 40

Today while I walking I thought about the women I see at the swimming pool. Since I often go swimming later in the morning most of the women are "older". At first I felt very self-conscience about showering and undressing in the locker room. I started to notice that most of the women don't give a darn. They are very comfortable with their aging bodies...and why not, short of massive amounts of surgery, we can do little about it.

I decided to start a list of admirable women over 40 that I could find on the internet. Here's the beginning of the list.

Athletes

Lynn Hill

Article from Hawaii about older women athletes

Women Runners over 40

Dara Torres Olympic Swimmer

Here's some inspiring women I've always liked

Jane Goodall

Meryl Streep

Geena Davis

Susan Saradon

Candace B. Pert

Christie Brinkley

Maybe the women aren't over 40, but I thought Dove did a nice thing when they made their ads using real women.

I think I need to work on my list a little more.