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NSGA Opens 2023 Games to All Athletes Age 50+

March 2, 2023 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

2023 National Senior Games info card for blog post

Were you hoping to qualify for this year's National Senior Games, but couldn't because your state senior games didn't offer your sport? Perhaps traveling to another state's competition wasn't feasible for you at the time. Good news!! You can sign up for the 2023 Games (and even those who are simply curious about this wonderful event)! The National Senior Games Association … [Read more...] about NSGA Opens 2023 Games to All Athletes Age 50+

Maryland Senior Olympics Schedule Adjusted Ahead of 2023 National Senior Games

February 5, 2023 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

8 women over the age of 50 who ran track events. Photo credit to the Maryland Senior Olympics.

Maryland Senior Olympics organizers announced today on Facebook they are adjusting their schedule ahead of the 2023 National Senior Games set for July 7-18 in Pittsburgh, PA. This gives participants in some sports a chance to compete before the national championship. These changes also avoid overlapping with NSGA's schedule. Here is the Maryland Senior Olympics schedule for … [Read more...] about Maryland Senior Olympics Schedule Adjusted Ahead of 2023 National Senior Games

Linda Ashmore Wins Women’s 75-79 Age Group at 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

November 6, 2022 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

graphic with text that reads results for women 75-79 at 2022 ironman 70.3 world championships w/ logo

Britain's Linda Ashmore won the women's 75-79 age group championship at the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. The eldest woman in the championship race finished with a time of 7 hours, 21 minutes, and 22 seconds! The race took place in St. George, Utah. Linda's morning began with a chilly 1.2-mile swim in the reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park in Hurricane. She then … [Read more...] about Linda Ashmore Wins Women’s 75-79 Age Group at 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

Growing Up on a Bicycle: What Kids are Missing Today

September 4, 2022 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Photo of children growing up on bicycles with text "We had no idea how good we had it and no clue that we were the last ones."

Growing up on a bicycle influenced the person I am today. Pedaling up and down the streets of my neighborhood, I'd waved at retirees tending their flowers. I saw many manicured lawns and occasional yards with well-loved weeds. I learned which neighbors had dogs (and the ones who let them run loose!). As I got older, I would venture further from home. That spurred my wanderlust. … [Read more...] about Growing Up on a Bicycle: What Kids are Missing Today

NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Power Walk Results

May 14, 2022 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

women power walkers at 2022 National Senior Games

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

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Hi, I’m Bonnie Parrish-Kell.

Bonnie Parrish-Kell Founder & Chief Diva of Slowpoke Divas, helping maturing women (re)discover the joys of a healthy, active lifestyle through #racewalk, #powerwalk, #cycling, #triathlon & #functionalfitness. National Senior Games qualifier in race walk & cycling. Nevada Senior Games triathlon coordinator. Huntsman World Senior Games ambassador. Loves her herd of pretty bicycles. Sushi snob. Powered by cold brew coffee and her hubby's love.

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