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Confidence

Inspirational Minute #1

October 10, 2013 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

"When you put yourself on the line in a race and expose yourself to the unknown, you learn things about yourself that are very exciting." --  Doris Brown Heritage … [Read more...] about Inspirational Minute #1

Bellingham Bay Half Marathon: Blustery Weather, Inner Grit Rule the Day

October 5, 2013 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Drizzling rain, gusty breezes, longer-than-expected distance, and cool temperatures made race day one to remember...and savor the sweetness of achieving a goal. It's funny how the prospect of acquiring yet another finisher medal will keep me going despite fatigue, increasing aches in hip and feet, and the whining and whimpering of my Inner Quitter. I also let the scenery … [Read more...] about Bellingham Bay Half Marathon: Blustery Weather, Inner Grit Rule the Day

Dreams Come True: Nyad Successfully Completes Cuba-Florida Swim

September 2, 2013 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Photo of endurance swimmer Diana Nyad reaching shores after successfully swimming from Cuba to Florida without using a shark cage. Photo credit:: Reuters

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad became the first person to successfully swim from Cuba to Key West in Florida without the use of a shark cage. This was her fifth attempt in 35 years to swim the 110-mile Florida Straits. Her time was 52 hours, 54 minutes and 18 seconds. She was quoted by the New York Times as saying, "“I have three messages. One is we should never, ever give … [Read more...] about Dreams Come True: Nyad Successfully Completes Cuba-Florida Swim

Accept Your Weaknesses, Increase Your Strength

August 12, 2013 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Smaller version of the "A Life Without Limits: A World Champions' Journey" by Chrissie Wellington book cover

 EXCERPT FROM: "A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey" by Chrissie Wellington "...But one of my resolutions going into 2000 was to be less hard on myself. Eating meat again was a step forward in that respect. Yes, there is an element of hypocrisy and therefore, to me, a loss of self-control, a weakness. But we all have weaknesses. Accepting that reality has … [Read more...] about Accept Your Weaknesses, Increase Your Strength

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Hi, I’m Bonnie Parrish-Kell.

Bonnie Parrish-Kell Founder of Slowpoke Divas, advocating for maturing women's health, fitness, and participation in sport. Also 2022 Nevada Senior Games board member, marketing director & triathlon coordinator. Loves her herd of bikes, sushi, and especially her hubby.

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