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Let’s Get Moving 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge

August 31, 2020 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

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Get ready for the first in a series of fun, Slowpoke Diva-friendly challenges designed to help you get moving! It's completely free, and is done at your pace and schedule. How the 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge Works Our goal is to kick start the healthy habit of daily movement, and this challenge uses walking and bike riding to accomplish that. Every day we will … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Moving 30-Day Walk/Bike Challenge

Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages

June 10, 2020 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

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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

Want to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day…Starting Today? Slow Down!

May 25, 2020 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Articles touting the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day pop up on a regular basis in my various news and social media feeds. This one popped up today and I think it contains pretty good information in quick, easy-to-read format. Unlike most articles, the author's sources do recommend starting off easy (and to wear running shoes). That's one of my cardinal rules: If you … [Read more...] about Want to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day…Starting Today? Slow Down!

New Organization Seeks Power Walking Addition at National Senior Games

April 4, 2016 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Color photo of three female power walkers aged 50 and over at 2015 Huntsman World Senior Games

The United States Power Walking Association (USPWA), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has formed to promote the positive aspects of power walking as both a recreational and competitive sport. It is intended to complement, and be an alternative to, the sport of race walking. With the support of walkers from around the nation, the organization's goal is to see power walking become … [Read more...] about New Organization Seeks Power Walking Addition at National Senior Games

UPDATED! Sports Schedule Released by Americas Masters Games

March 17, 2016 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Full color screen shot of the final Americas Masters Games' event schedule

Updated: 05/11/2016 I discovered this afternoon schedule of sporting events for the inaugural Americas Masters Games is now final and posted on their website. Here is a screen shot of the schedule for your reference: Let me know if you're planning to participate by commenting below. Good luck!!   … [Read more...] about UPDATED! Sports Schedule Released by Americas Masters Games

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Bonnie Parrish-Kell Founder, publisher & "Chief Diva" of Slowpoke Divas & GoSpeedyDivas.com. 2021 Nevada Senior Games board member and triathlon coordinator. 2019 National Senior Games race walker & cyclist. Huntsman World Senior Games ambassador. Women's health & fitness advocate. Loves her Trek FX Sport 6 bike and especially her hubby.

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