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2021 new year's resolution

Time for a New Kind of New Year’s Resolution

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
January 1, 2021

How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions that turned out to be “pie-in-the-sky” expectations? Let’s try a completely different approach (one that has worked well for me)…

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Bicycling, Walking & Triathlon

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Mesquite Senior Games’ Virtual Fitness Event Open to All Ages

June 10, 2020

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…

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

May 25, 2020

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…

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2021 new year's resolution

Time for a New Kind of New Year’s Resolution

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
January 1, 2021

How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions that turned out to be “pie-in-the-sky” expectations? Let’s try a completely different approach (one that has worked well for me)…

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VIDEO: What’s Inside My Hot Chocolate Virtual 5K Swag Bag?

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
December 19, 2020

Let me show you what’s inside my 2020 Allstate Hot Chocolate Virtual 5K swag bag via my video on Slowpoke Divas TV channel on YouTube. SPOILER ALERT: Yep, I earned the cool finisher medal! For me, finisher medals are tangible…

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Women Only Events, Senior Games & Races

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OPINION: NSGA Makes Best of a Mess Caused by Coronavirus

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
May 15, 2020

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.…

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How Athletes will Qualify for 2021 National Senior Games During COVID-19 Pandemic

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
May 14, 2020

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…

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2020 Senior Games & Senior Olympics in the U.S.

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
May 3, 2020

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…

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Ohio Senior Games Cancels 2020 Competition

Bonnie Parrish-Kell
April 29, 2020

In a newsletter dated April 28, 2020, Deanna Clifford, president of the Ohio Senior Games board of directors, announced the cancellation of the 2020 event for safety reasons related to COVID-19. “The Ohio Senior Olympics (OSO) Board of Trustees has…

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Hi, I’m Bonnie Parrish-Kell.

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

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