Grandmother of 12 holds plank for 5 hours in record-breaking feat

A 61-year-old Canadian grandmother broke the female abdominal plank world record after holding the position for five hours.

DonnaJean Wilde accomplished the feat at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah on Oct. 4, breaking her own record by nearly 30 minutes, Storyful reported.

Wilde’s plank began at 3:03 p.m. and ended at 8:03 p.m., with several judges rotating in and out of shifts during that period, a spokesperson for the World Senior Games told Storyful.

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Her previous record of 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds was set on March 21, 2004, at the Canadian high school where she once served as vice principal, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

"To successfully achieve the record, the challenger’s forearms and toes must touch the ground at all times," Guinness states. 

The feat occurred at the Huntsman World Senior Games Oct. 4 in Utah, where DonnaJean Wilde broke her own record by nearly 30 minutes, according to Storyful. (WorldSeniorGames via Storyful)

"The remainder of the body must be lifted off the ground and be kept straight throughout," it also says.

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"My elbows hurt pretty bad," Wilde said after completing the previous record. 

"I was so worried about losing my form, and I think that’s why my quads hurt because I was just really tense."

A woman in her early 60s has broken her own planking record by nearly 30 minutes. (iStock)

She shared with Guinness that the first two hours "went by quickly," but the next two hours were much more difficult.

"The last hour was the most challenging, just to stay focused and keep my form," she said.

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During the last 30 minutes, she said she focused on "breathing, staying calm and not shaking."

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Wilde first added planking to her daily routine years ago after breaking her wrist because she could perform the exercise while wearing a cast.

"I realized that I could read and do things when I was planking and fell in love with it," she said, according to the report.

Wilde shared some advice for others aiming to hold extended planks.

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"Keep trying and keep practicing. When you have to read or work on your computer, just get on the floor and do it on the floor."

Wilde has 12 grandchildren, according to Guinness.

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Her new record is pending review and approval by Guinness.

Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.