Did you know that Divas and Goddesses are sisters of mythical mah-velousness, cosmic charisma, and fabulous fitness? Yep, it’s true! In June, Canadian-based Goddess Run will celebrate its tenth anniversary with its signature event, the Goddess Run, and I'd love to have you Divas join me. Choose your distance – 5K, 10K or half marathon – or do all three for only one price! … [Read more...] about Join Team Slowpoke Divas for the 2021 Goddess Run VR Series
Races & Events
I Wanted to Ride Mesquite Madness, Happy I Didn’t!
Last Monday, I came oh-so-close to signing up for the Mesquite Madness bicycle road ride set for today. My finger hovered over the "Register" button as a wild array of thoughts whirled around in my brain. Among them: "Oh man, you're not ready to ride 20 miles, much less this 35-mile citizen ride." "No problem! I'll skip the part of the course north of … [Read more...] about I Wanted to Ride Mesquite Madness, Happy I Didn’t!
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
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