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 voted to cancel the 2020 State Summer Games for safety reasons related to COVID-19. The Board made this decision out of an … [Read more...] about Ohio Senior Games Cancels 2020 Competition
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Washington State Senior Games to Decide 2020 Fate on May 15
In an email received this morning from Jack Kiley, president of the Washington State Senior Games board of directors, the organization will decide whether or not to cancel this year's multisport competition for athletes ages 50 or better. The Games, currently scheduled for July 7 through August 3, is the state's qualifying event for the 2021 National Senior Games, and is held … [Read more...] about Washington State Senior Games to Decide 2020 Fate on May 15
New Host City for 2020 Oregon Senior Games
In its December newsletter, the National Senior Games reported Corvallis will be the new host city for the 2020 Oregon Senior Games. Registration will open early in the year with competition dates expected in August. Visit Corvallis, the tourism bureau for the city, is the key partner in assembling the new host organization. “Visit Corvallis is excited to contribute to the … [Read more...] about New Host City for 2020 Oregon Senior Games
Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial
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
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