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achieving one's dreams & goals

New Year’s Resolutions: Are They Really Worth It?

December 27, 2017 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

It's that time of year when we start writing our lists of New Year's resolutions designed to bring us good health, joy and happiness, break bad habits, and much more. When January 2 arrives, we start running and saving money, eating less and smiling more, arriving early and not late, and whatever else is on the 32-item list, right? But then on February 1 we're still stuffing … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions: Are They Really Worth It?

Age is Just a Number. It is for Sister Madonna, Can be for You, Too

August 15, 2016 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

No matter what your age is, you can start right now to moving towards participating in any athletic activity. Yes, you can. https://youtu.be/SEf7MoQYgzE Video credit: The Nike Channel on YouTube.com | Published Aug. 14, 2016 Sister Madonna began running at the age of 48 in 1978. After getting encouragement from friends, she competed in her first triathlon four years later … [Read more...] about Age is Just a Number. It is for Sister Madonna, Can be for You, Too

Motivational Monday: “Never Ever Give Up” Says Diana Nyad

April 27, 2015 By Bonnie Parrish-Kell

"Find a way." -- Diana Nyad I happened to spot - and watch - this TED Talk by endurance swimmer Diana Nyad, the first person to successfully swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage on Sept. 2, 2013. Her passion, dedication and perseverance to achieve a long-held dream should inspire and motivate us to do the same. But don't think your dream must be lofty, … [Read more...] about Motivational Monday: “Never Ever Give Up” Says Diana Nyad

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

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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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