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Eleanor Pendergraft: Living the Athletic Life by Not Giving In to Multiple Sclerosis

June 19, 2023 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

Eleanor Pendergraft, wearing her medals from 2022 National Senior Games, says "Never Give Up! There's always something you can do!"

Long shot. A one-in-a-million chance. Dicey. We often use words like these to describe the seemingly unrealistic goals and impossible dreams people have. Living with a potentially debilitating disease adds more layers of imagined impossibility. In 2008 Eleanor Pendergraft’s life changed forever after being diagnosed with a dire neuromuscular disease. Instead of accepting the … [Read more...] about Eleanor Pendergraft: Living the Athletic Life by Not Giving In to Multiple Sclerosis

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

Steppin’ It Up in January: A Mind & Power Walking Challenge

January 3, 2022 by Bonnie Parrish-Kell

With the holidays behind us, we can all now take a deep breath and take a moment to accept the dreams, goals, and possibilities we see for ourselves in the year ahead. To help us get started on that journey is the following challenge, using gentleness and enjoyment to get OUR MINDS back into wanting daily physical movement, and setting a daily routine. Have FUN, and ignore … [Read more...] about Steppin’ It Up in January: A Mind & Power Walking Challenge

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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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