Long shot. A one-in-a-million chance. Dicey. We often use words like these to describe the seemingly unrealistic goals and impossible dreams people have. Living with a potentially debilitating disease adds more layers of imagined impossibility. In 2008 Eleanor Pendergraft’s life changed forever after being diagnosed with a dire neuromuscular disease. Instead of accepting the … [Read more...] about Eleanor Pendergraft: Living the Athletic Life by Not Giving In to Multiple Sclerosis
senior Olympics
NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Power Walk Results
More than 100 women age 50 or better raced in the 2022 National Senior Games 1500 meter power walk. The event took place on Tuesday, May 10 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida. Each competitor previously qualified for this race at a state qualifying event. Below are the finishing 1500 meter power walk results by five-year age groups. This report does not include … [Read more...] about NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Power Walk Results
NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Race Walk Results
Women age 50 and better lined up for the start of their 2022 National Senior Games 1500 meter race walk. The event took place on Tuesday, May 10 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida. Each competitor qualified for this race at a state qualifying event. Below are the finishing 1500 meter race walk results by five-year age groups, and does not include those who were … [Read more...] about NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Race Walk Results
Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages
MESQUITE, NEVADA -- The Mesquite Senior Games' “Back Together! Let’s Get Active Together!” virtual challenge encourages all generations to walk, run or bike during the month of June, and to share photos and stories of their adventures on Facebook or their favorite social channel. Walkers, runners, and cyclists can follow their favorite paths, trails or roads -- anywhere in … [Read more...] about Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages
2020 Senior Games & Senior Olympics in the U.S.
UPDATE MAY 24, 2020: Only a few state senior games remain hopeful in holding their multisport competitions this fall. Below is the most current information available. Each year thousands of athletes ages 50 and better challenge themselves to reach personal bests by competing in senior games that are multisport competitions comprised of individual and team sports. Many dream of … [Read more...] about 2020 Senior Games & Senior Olympics in the U.S.