At today's Nevada Senior Games 5K cycling time trial, I experienced my first ever "bike mechanical" -- when something goes haywire with one's bicycle. Luckily the issue wasn't a flat tire, but one that played havoc with my cadence and confidence about racing well. Last week, I checked out my older Trek FX 7.5, named Lil Raven, on the trainer (after inadvertently leaving my … [Read more...] about Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial
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Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games
Here is your handy resource page for links to my results posts of the women's race walk and power walk events at the 2019 National Senior Games. I hope you'll be inspired to get outside and start walking for fitness...and perhaps a bit of glory! Women's 1500 Meter Race Walk ResultsWomen's 5K Race Walk ResultsWomen's 1500 Meter Power Walk ResultsWomen's 5K Power Walk … [Read more...] about Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games
Women’s 5K Power Walk Race Results — 2019 National Senior Games
The top seven power walkers in the women's 75-79 age group at the 2019 National Senior Games. Photo by Bonnie Parrish-Kell. More than 100 women ages 50 through 89 challenged themselves and each other in the 5K power walk contests that took place at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, NM for the 2019 National Senior Games. The races started mid-morning under blue skies … [Read more...] about Women’s 5K Power Walk Race Results — 2019 National Senior Games
Women’s 1500m Power Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games
Seeking medals and personal bests, 34 women ages 75 to 100 competed in the 1500 meter power walk at the 2019 National Senior Games. Photo by Bonnie Parrish-Kell. Power walk debuted as an "open" sport at this year's National Senior Games. Unlike other events, participants did not have to first qualify at a state senior games or other recognized event. Turn out surpassed … [Read more...] about Women’s 1500m Power Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games
Women’s 5K Race Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games
Clark, Tonsits, and Herman kick into high gear in the women's 5K race walk at the 2019 National Senior Games. Photo by Bonnie Parrish-Kell. On Monday, June 17, 56 women competed for top honors and personal glory at the 2019 National Senior Games. The race took place at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico under cloud-streaked blue skies and warm temperatures. … [Read more...] about Women’s 5K Race Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games