George Takei gives up running after foot surgery Star Trek veteran George Takei has admitted he's been forced to give up running at the age of 88 after having surgery on his foot. 27 February 2026 George Takei has been forced to give up running at the age of 88 after having surgery on his foot. George Takei used to be a keen marathon runner The Star Trek veteran is a keen long distance runner but gave up running marathons after completing a final race in London in 1991 and he's now admitted getting older has forced him to reevaluate his exercise regime as he's currently recovering from an oper...