Last fall, I launched a trial project called Go Speedy Divas. The website highlights the achievements of female pro athletes, elite amateurs, and everyday recreationists in cycling, power walking, race walking, and triathlon. Schedules of women's races and events, and race results are also listed. Why would I create Go Speedy Divas when I often include that type of content … [Read more...] about Go Speedy Divas Spotlights Female Athletes, Races & Results
News & Opinion
OPINION: NSGA Makes Best of a Mess Caused by Coronavirus
For the past couple of weeks, I've been wondering about how I could possibly qualify for the 2021 National Senior Games if organizers for the Nevada Senior Games and Huntsman World Senior Games were to cancel their events this fall. In the scope of a world impacted by COVID-19 and my first-hand, deadly family experience with the damn coronavirus, my concern may seem frivolous. … [Read more...] about OPINION: NSGA Makes Best of a Mess Caused by Coronavirus
How Athletes will Qualify for 2021 National Senior Games During COVID-19 Pandemic
Senior staff explained to athletes ages 50 or better how they can qualify for the 2021 National Senior Games despite cancellations of state senior games across the country caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In part the email reads as follows: "Together we are in the midst of unchartered territory as the pandemic has affected all of us in a variety of ways. Every … [Read more...] about How Athletes will Qualify for 2021 National Senior Games During COVID-19 Pandemic
Ohio Senior Games Cancels 2020 Competition
In a newsletter dated April 28, 2020, Deanna Clifford, president of the Ohio Senior Games board of directors, announced the cancellation of the 2020 event for safety reasons related to COVID-19. "The Ohio Senior Olympics (OSO) Board of Trustees has voted to cancel the 2020 State Summer Games for safety reasons related to COVID-19. The Board made this decision out of an … [Read more...] about Ohio Senior Games Cancels 2020 Competition
Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games
Here is your handy resource page for links to my results posts of the women's race walk and power walk events at the 2019 National Senior Games. I hope you'll be inspired to get outside and start walking for fitness...and perhaps a bit of glory! Women's 1500 Meter Race Walk ResultsWomen's 5K Race Walk ResultsWomen's 1500 Meter Power Walk ResultsWomen's 5K Power Walk … [Read more...] about Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games