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Send us a textSeventy-five-year old Robbie Stuart is a lifelong athlete whose journey began before women's sports were widely available. In high school, she jumped at any chance to play, joining the after-school Girls Athletic Association and diving into every sport offered through parks and recreation. With a mom who taught her tennis and a dad who taught her golf, Robbie built a love of movement that never faded. She played coed and adult women's volleyball, eventually competing nationally in AAA tournaments and with legends like Olympian Patti Bright. At Long Beach State, she made Final Four appearances in collegiate volleyball and also competed in archery and fencing. Though she studied PE with hopes of coaching, her career flourished in parks and recreation, where she coached, supervised, and mentored for over 40 years. Now retired, Robbie still thrives in competition, playing golf twice a week and representing her club in Ryder Cup-style match play. Her favorite tournament, however, is at the Huntsman World Senior Games!

Send us a textFrom as early as 6 years old, Paula Franetti had the dream to be in the Olympics to experience the thrill of being her very best. This far-reaching Olympic experience fostered an active childhood playing a variety of neighbor pick-up sports until women's basketball became available in high school 10th grade. Paula's life revolved around the pursuit of excelling at basketball both in high school and college. When competitive basketball ended after college, Paula sought to excel at running, competing regularly in road races including marathons and half-marathons.Paula first learned of the National Senior Games when Pittsburgh hosted the 2006 Games. Not old enough to compete, she volunteered, and her pursuit of being an Olympic basketball player was re-ignited. Five National Games and two Huntsman World Senior Games later, Paula's pursuit of being her very best came to a screeching halt when a speeding driver nearly killed her. Facing a projected 2-year recovery, Paula met her greatest challenge of finding a way to become her very best again by relying on her past to start over.To learn more about her story, you can visit https://reboundplanner.com/ or purchase her book on Amazon.com entitled "Driving Force: How One Woman Rebounded from Life-Altering Injuries and You Can Too."

Send us a textFormer Army Ranger and member of the Special Forces, Dr. Alec Eror, is a cardiothoracic surgeon in St. George, Utah who is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Utah, including Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital and Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and has more than 30 years of experience in the medical field, including expertise in heart valve surgery and heart bypass surgery. Dr. Eror currently serves as the medical director of cardiac rehab in the St. George Regional Hospital.As an ambassador for Red Rock Bicycle Company, Dr. Eror loves cycling and averages 10,000 miles a year. He especially enjoys gravel biking, and he has done gravel biking races throughout the world, often planning vacations around these races. He has competed in cycling at the Huntsman World Senior Games for 5 years.

Send us a textMort Friedman, 88, is a decorated senior athlete with an impressive career in bowling and softball. Over more than 30 years, he has earned 38 medals at the Michigan Senior Olympics, National Senior Games, and Huntsman World Senior Games. In 2023, he won three gold medals in bowling, setting a new state record in doubles. Despite his age, he competes at a high level, recently rolling a 227 game in league play. Mort's 549 total in singles at the Huntsman Games would have earned silver in the 55-59 age group—three decades younger than him.A former Professional Bowlers Association Senior Tour competitor, Mort bowled Michigan's first sanctioned 300 game by a Jewish bowler in 1957. He also helped the University of Michigan win the Big Ten Tournament in 1959. A longtime construction industry leader, Mort retired last year after 52 years as president of Mort Friedman Construction. With replaced knees and a healthy lifestyle, he continues to defy age, inspiring athletes of all generations.

Send us a textStan Swallow's first bike race was in 1999 when 59 years old. He has been a dedicated cyclist since then.  He established a cycling group named the Utah Velo Club in 2003 at the request of a bike shop in American Fork, Utah.  He rides about 10,000 miles a year alone and with the club.  Rides range from 35 to 100 miles and include riders of all abilities, from teens to seniors.  Stan will chat with the riders and make them feel like they are the only ones riding with him.  This former Best Overall Racer in the Nation for his age division continues to race annually in national championships and in the Huntsman World Senior Games.  On days that Stan doesn't ride, he organizes club events for winter hikes or snowshoe trips.Originally from Fillmore, Utah, Stan ran track and wrestled in high school, earned an engineering degree from UCLA, and worked 36 years for the Federal Aviation Administration.  Married to Sharon for 60 years, this former marathon runner enjoys hiking, cold showers, and sauna sessions when not cycling.  A keto diet enthusiast, Stan relies on ketones and an energy drink during rides, skipping traditional snacks.

Send us a textCarmen's 22-year journey in the Huntsman World Senior Games spans a wide variety of sports and teams, including softball, pickleball, bowling, and track and field. She has competed on multiple teams at the Games, and she has left a lasting impact on each one. Her track and field achievements include shot put, sprints, javelin, and standing long jump. A pivotal 2010 moment, hitting a walk-off grand slam, remains one of her most cherished memories. Now at the age of 85, her lifelong athleticism and positivity inspire all those around her as a passionate advocate for the Games. We were honored to induct her in the Huntsman World Senior Games Hall of Fame in 2023. Carmen is also a vital part of the Maryland Senior Olympics, the Golden Girls, and 80+ Colorado Peaches softball, and she serves as a senior sports association commissioner.

Send us a textResiding in Laguna Beach, California, Todd Miller works in Industrial Real Estate investing. A former USC volleyball setter in the early 1980s, Todd played in two NCAA Final Fours. His daughter also played for USC, competing in one Final Four. Since 2005, Todd has competed in USA Masters volleyball, earning four All-American honors and leading Western States Laguna to six National Championships. His team won the Huntsman World Senior Games 10 consecutive years in the 50-54 age group, and as Team USA captain, he secured gold at the 2017 World Masters Games.Retired in 2022, Todd overcame prostate cancer and now advocates for PSA testing. He co-founded Global Grins, distributing 1.5 million toothbrushes, and leads a Laguna Beach diving club removing ocean pollution. Todd is married with two adult children and one grandchild. 

Send us a textDaniela Barnea first joined a swim team at 13 through the YMCA, and she now teaches swimming to people aged 2-72! Daniela holds many Huntsman World Senior Games records since she began her journey with our Games 13 years ago, but her excellence extends to national and international stages as well, with numerous USMS national records and most recently setting 10 USA national records, 20 Pacific records, and 4 world records at the Pacific Championships. Daniela's love for swimming is complemented by her passion for water polo, basketball, and healthy competition. Staying active evolved from a health strategy into a joyful hobby. She also enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and exploring different cultures. With a degree in graphic design, Daniela spends her free time creating art and learning new skills. She is also a dedicated mother of three and grandmother of eight.

Send us a textAt age 14, humiliation from a PE teacher at Taipei First Girls' High School left a profound impact on May Chou, a young refugee from mainland China. Discouragement and self-doubt evolved to three decades of inactivity. At the age of 43, inspired by a colleague, she began jogging in her backyard and eventually on to joining a running group where she rediscovered her abilities and gained confidence after competing in her first race. This marked the start of an inspiring journey where May regularly participated in over 40 races annually, earning more than 1,000 awards over four decades. Not only did running restore her self-esteem related to activity, but in personal and professional milestones as well, and she went on to become a successful dentist in the United States. May credits her success to supportive friends, family, and a balanced lifestyle of healthy eating and activity. Approaching her 90th birthday, she competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games for the first time in 2024 and plans to compete in the World Masters Games, a triumphant return to Taipei, symbolizing resilience and the transformative power of sports.

Send us a textThis week's podcast features several guests from our Huntsman World Senior Games staff. Each was asked to share a story of someone who epitomizes active aging to them. Tune in to hear some inspiring and heart-warming stories!

Send us a textDori Tharp is a remarkable 73-year-old woman, originally from Salt Lake City and raised in Hollywood, CA. She lives a life rich in family, community, and service. Dori moved to St. George, where she and her husband raised eight children. She considers herself a professional volunteer, and just some of the organizations outside her church who benefit from her time are Historic St. George Live!, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). Additionally, Dori has volunteered at the Huntsman World Senior Games since its inception in 1987. She has served countless athletes and guests at the information desk throughout the years, and most recently, she has loved helping in the sports lounge. In addition to cherishing the opening ceremonies, the diversity of guests, and motivational athlete stories, she also greatly values our health screenings. According to Dori, “a positive attitude keeps you young at heart.”

Send us a textRaised in the rugged landscapes of New Mexico and inspired by a tradition of faith, family, and frontier values, Kevin Shelley is a true pioneer whose career bridges technology, health, and service. Kevin's journey began with a groundbreaking project in college, the "Virtual Human," which introduced medical simulations to education. His career then expanded to develop products like protein-rich chocolates for optimal nutrition, support microfinance and therapy for underserved communities worldwide, and now, a revolutionary robotic arm for the elderly and disabled. With his dedication to health and fitness, Kevin is also a multi-medal athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games, embodying his commitment to helping people of all ages and abilities to lead active, independent lives.

Lynette Gray of La Vernia, emceeing the Governor's Small Business Forum Oct. 16 in New Braunfels, is congratulated by Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott on her performance in the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah; Gray competed in several events Oct. 7-19, bringing home bronze (third) in standing long jump and 3000-meter race walk; silver (second) in javelin, 3000-meter power walk, and 1500-meter power walk; and fourth in 1500-meter race walk.Article Link

Send us a textDr. Herbert (Herb) Wilkinson, father of 5 and grandfather of 24, was born in December of 1923 and is 100 years old. Born and raised in Hurricane, Utah, where his father was the town's first family physician, Herb developed a strong competitive spirit and excelled as an oral surgeon. As a freshman at the University of Utah, he helped win the 1944 NCAA National Basketball Championship, scoring the game-winning basket in overtime. He then transferred to Iowa, winning three consecutive Big Ten titles and earning All-American honors each season. Herb was also an accomplished high jumper, placing fourth in the 1945 NCAA Track and Field Championships. Despite an offer to play basketball professionally with the Minneapolis Lakers, Herb declined due to a conflict with playing on Sundays, instead choosing to serve a mission in England for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In more recent years, he has excelled as a Masters athlete, earning numerous medals in high jump, long jump, and throwing events at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Last year alone, Herb competed and won 4 silver medals despite being the oldest in his age group, and this year, he was in a class all his own.

Send us a textBorn in Wyoming and raised in Iowa, Eva Sorensen will soon be 101 years old and has two children, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Throughout her life, she has lived in 21 states and Okinawa, Japan and currently lives in an independent living facility in Virginia. She corrected high school foreign language papers for a teacher as a job for The National Youth Administration (NYA), a New Deal agency that provided work and relief during the Great Depression.During high school she went to work for a newly opened ice cream parlor making ten cents an hour. She mentioned this to her principal and he black-balled the parlor and got her a job at a fence factory making out bills of lading for twenty-five cents an hour. She worked there eight hours a day and spent two hours at school.Eva pursued bowling as a teenager and later became deeply involved in the sport, joining multiple leagues, including military-base leagues. She participates in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, National Senior Games, and the Huntsman World Senior Games and has earned numerous medals, including seven in a single year. She continues to bowl, play board games, and knit while she watches football or baseball. Eva loves adventure. After her husband's retirement, they traveled across the U.S. in a converted school bus for four years before finally settling down in a house in Midwest City, Oklahoma where they lived for more than 25 years.

Send us a textKathleen Harper-Hall, 86, has participated in the Huntsman World Senior Games since 2004 and served as athlete and team manager since 2022. She has won 104 medals across multiple track and field events, including the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, long jump, standing broad jump, and discus. In addition to national honors from Barbados and multiple national lifetime awards, Kathy remains active on the Executive Committees of two national associations and two Caribbean Sports Associations. She is also being inducted into the Huntsman World Senior Games Hall of Fame this year.This mother of six, grandmother of nineteen, and great-grandmother of twelve enjoys dancing, running, and playing video games. She is dedicated to helping the less fortunate, working with children and at-risk youth, and volunteering as a sports administrator. 

Send us a textWe are almost halfway through this year's Huntsman World Senior Games. Kyle and Mindy give an update on some highlights from the first week of competition and festivities.

Send us a textJohn Disterdick plays to win in all areas of his life: while he primarily has experience in financial services and film production, he also has a law degree, an MBA, a master's degree in financial services, and an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. John has acting experience in over 30 commercials and film and is a national award winner in speed skiing, triathlons, swimming, rowing, and superkart racing. Other interests include motorcycling, boxing, horseback riding, and scuba diving. John is a veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, who began competing with the Huntsman World Senior Games in 2021. In that short time, he has amassed 45 medals (16 are gold) across 19 events. If that is not enough, John also creates videos for “RedefiningAging.us,” a non-profit organization whose goal is to motivate viewers toward higher levels of health and fitness.

Send us a textTravis Porter, hailing from Coalville, Utah, had a childhood deeply steeped in sports, influenced greatly by his grandfather, Francis Porter, a semi-professional baseball player. Although initially focused on baseball, Travis shifted gears after starting a family. His passion for sports persisted as he pursued spots on Olympic teams for shooting and bobsled, albeit without success. Currently residing in Brigham City, Utah, Travis serves as General Manager at Mineral Resources International, aligning with his mission to enhance people's lives through health solutions.In 2023, Travis briefly worked as a Director of Sports at the Huntsman World Senior Games, fostering a profound appreciation for the event's organizers and volunteers. His diverse career includes owning a restaurant, working with the Utah Jazz, and contributing to the United States Senate. Travis's involvement with MRI underscores his commitment to improving public health through mineral supplements. Throughout his varied career, Travis has always been dedicated to enhancing the lives of others.

Send us a Text Message.David Rosin is the Archery - 3D sports director here at the Huntsman World Senior Games. A former prison guard in California for 28 years and drummer throughout his life, David has always loved staying active. He grew up playing baseball and David's dad and brother got him into archery at the age of 13. In his late 20s, David decided to take up racquetball, which he continued for many years. However, when he moved to St. George in 2018, David acquired his current passion of pickleball, which he plays 5 days a week. Outside of sport, David has also been on the Washington County Search and Rescue ground team for the last 6 years. 

Send us a Text Message.Shalee Johansen is the Vice President of Sponsorship and Partner Relations here at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Shalee has over 25 years of extensive experience in tourism and real estate. She enjoys renovating old homes and buildings and even is an alpaca farmer! As a county director of tourism in Northern Utah, a board member of The Helper Project, and executive director of a trails committee, Shalee promoted her passion for all that Carbon County and the city of Helper have to offer.Den Dutson is a co-director of sports at the Huntsman World Senior Games. He is also a world champion in Olympic Taekwondo and the former owner of Denda Academy of Martial Arts. Den studied Korean studies at Seoul National University and majored in both Korean studies and business at Brigham Young University. Den has been involved in organizing international sports events and leading programs aimed at fostering leadership and personal growth among participants. At Denda Academy, the highest quality martial arts, self defense, bully prevention, and personal development were provided to students of all ages.Michael Hale is a co-director of sports at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Michael is a Washington state native who now loves living in beautiful St. George. As a fairly recent graduate of Brigham Young University - Idaho with a degree in recreation management, Michael enjoys working in parks and recreation. He has coordinated and created programs for thousands of youth, adults, and seniors and believes the hard work is worth it when he sees the joy in participants' faces.

Sanjoy Bhattacharya was born in India and grew up in the Chicago area, finishing all of his education there as an MBA, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). He retired at the age of 41 and moved to St. George 25 years ago. Sanjoy has not slowed down one bit since retiring: he has taken classes in 48 straight semesters at the Utah Tech ICL (Institute for Continued Learning); enjoys playing 4 sports each week: pickleball, racquetball, table tennis, and golf; volunteers at multiple venues weekly; and enjoys traveling with his wife (75+ countries so far). He is also a member of a couple of book clubs and several cards and board game groups. He is part of a team that plays pub trivia two evenings a week. Additionally, Sanjoy is a table tennis co-director for the Huntsman World Senior Games and was instrumental in bringing NeuroPong to our Games.If you have ever wondered how another paddle sport, pickleball, got started, you should listen to hear a brief summary of its history.

Dr. Gordon Larsen, M.D., FACEP is an emergency medicine specialist at St. George Regional Hospital and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah medical school in 1991 and completed his emergency medicine residency in Peoria, Illinois at St. France Medical Center. He also completed a wilderness medicine fellowship with the Wilderness Medical Society in Salt Lake City, UT and has been the medical advisor for the EMS and search and rescue programs for Zion National Park since 1996. Outside of work, Dr. Larsen enjoys rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, and snow sports. He has participated in the Huntsman World Senior Games for the past 13 years in mountain biking and triathlon, and he is very excited for climbing this year. Dr. Larsen and his wife Debra are the proud parents of 5 children and 15 grandchildren.

Sandra Checketts, widowed mother of 5 and grandmother of 10, has always enjoyed running, including as a cross country and track competitor at Utah State University. She is full or part owner in several health and wellness businesses and enjoys activities like snowmobiling, swimming, and hiking. Her purpose now for staying healthy is to be able to be active with her grandkids. When she first competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games, she entered 7 events and medaled in each! Sandra attributes a lot of her fitness to blood flow restriction bands and the assistance they provide for her. Visit sandrachecketts.com for more information.

Jason and Heather Ranoa are the Cycling and Triathlon directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games. We are fortunate enough to have had them for the past 3 years. Jason and Heather coach a non-profit Junior Developmental Cycling team based out of St. George. This team helps develop the future for American talent. Jason and Heather also time and run cycling races at the highest level throughout the West Coast. Both are Army Veterans and served with distinction in the mighty 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers. Jason and Heather have coached and mentored many top athletes to include national and world champions.

Nick Cipollino came from humble beginnings and knows the value of hard work. Nick took up sporting clay shooting in 1988 following a knee injury. He was introduced to the Huntsman World Senior Games in 2012, and at the age of 80, he secured gold in all seven shooting events at his first Games. Nick's Army service during the Korean War fueled his competitive spirit, and he has earned around 70 gold shooting medals since then. Nick is also an ardent snow skier who engages in annual helicopter skiing. His motto is “Don't let the old man in,” and he was inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2023.Kyle also discussed an article that discusses things that people over 60 might want to stop doing to encourage good health, happiness, and meaningful relationships. For more details, visit:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/23-things-people-over-age-60-should-stop-doing/ar-BB1j6aur?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e6765bf938c047159d03585243bc6210&ei=148

Ninety-nine-year-old Dutch-Canadian Betty Brussel is happiest when she is swimming. Setting world records, which she did as recently as a week ago, is just icing on the cake. Betty enjoyed swimming as a child when she wasn't busy helping raise her 10 younger siblings in the Netherlands. Later in life, after she raised her own children, she decided to resume swimming and even compete, beginning at age 68. Since then, she has earned hundreds of medals and set many world records. She is the only one in her 90s in her swim club who still competes and is an inspiration to many. We are excited to have her compete in our 100+ age group at the Huntsman World Senior Games this year.Kyle also discusses 4 proteins that you should be eating.

Pickleball pioneer Barbara Wintroub brought the sport to Santa Monica, CA fifteen years ago and Palm Desert, CA the next year. As one of the best senior players the sport has to offer, Barbara is nationally ranked in pickleball and a tournament tennis player for 63 years. Beyond coaching and teaching pickleball, she is an active aging expert with a degree in kinesiology who has written a book that encourages “Fighting Gravity.” This book can be purchased on Amazon. She also is a master trainer Pilates instructor, one of the first women certified as a USPTA tennis teacher, former competitive bowler as a child, an IRONMAN triathlete, and is one of the first 40 women worldwide to have run a marathon on all seven continents.Additionally, Kyle introduced one of the new sports for the Huntsman World Senior Games this year: Disc Golf. 

Eighty-year-old table tennis player Charlie Slater loves the fact that age isn't a major factor in who will win a match. As a senior player, he has been beaten by an 8-year-old when he was 72 and an 84-year-old when he was 62. Charlie currently resides in Decatur, Georgia, where he plays weekly, runs an annual table tennis camp for youth, and also runs a newsletter and website for the Decatur Table Tennis club. This year will be Charlie's 18th year playing the sport at the Huntsman World Senior Games.Living healthy includes several factors, and one of the most important is exercising the right way for our age. Take a look at this article by Matt Roberts on the "Dos and Don'ts of Exercising Over 50": https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/the-dos-and-don-ts-of-exercising-over-50/ar-AA1mFSQ3?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9a8d063004f34011b2563b00a9a61873&ei=9

Today's guest is Damien Leake, a master of the performing arts as an actor, singer, dancer, and more! Damien was born in the Bronx, New York and is a graduate of New York's High School of Performing Arts. He also is a world-class Masters track and field athlete who is a multi-national champion in the 50m, 60m, and long jump and has competed at the Huntsman World Senior Games multiple times. Most recently, Damien was named the USATF Male Overall Athlete of the Year for 2023 and Male Sprints Runner of the Year.

Dr. Barbara Nelson is a retired OB/Gyn and public health physician, and she also is a former exercise physiology professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Master's in public health. Her extensive athletic achievements include completing 31 full Ironman triathlons, 54 half Iron distance triathlons, marathons, half-marathons, trail runs, road cycling, gravel, and mountain biking. Barbara has participated in a variety of sports at the Huntsman World Senior Games, such as road cycling, mountain biking, running road races, swimming, track and field, and triathlon. Additionally, she is the proud mother of twins who faced the challenge of developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy. 

Today's guest is our resident volleyball expert, Sue Mailhot. Sue played high school volleyball up until 2010 when her knees told her she should stop. However, when she played college recreational co-ed volleyball, she got the opportunity to referee and a new love was born! She liked refereeing so much (and especially the fact that she could get paid doing it), that she began refereeing high school volleyball. Sue went on to referee, keep score, and be a commissioner at all levels, including NCAA, club volleyball, and Senior tournaments. She even was a scorekeeper at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics! We are proud to note that among all of her vast experience, she has also run volleyball at the Huntsman World Senior Games since 2004.

Willie Spruill, a 64-year-old Army veteran from St. Pauls, North Carolina, has overcome physical and mental challenges to become a celebrated athlete. After serving in the Gulf War and facing post-war struggles, including contemplation of suicide, Willie found solace on the track. Attending a track meet in Virginia, he was inspired to participate in the 2017 Lumber River Senior Games, winning multiple events within three weeks of preparation. Since then, Willie has excelled in over 100 meets, earning numerous medals and the title of Humana Game Changer at the National Senior Games. Willie also has excelled at the Huntsman World Senior Games as a sprinter and won several medals at our event. His journey, marked by resilience and determination, serves as an inspiration for others facing adversity.

Tig Cross has been working on the Electrom for almost 8 years. Now in limited production he hopes to one day make his dream of a 2 wheeled light electric recumbent come true. He believes this bike has advantages that will make it a true "car replacement" option in the future. Our own Larry Seidman participated in two senior games events last month. He was excited to see some other recumbent riders at the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah and the Nevada Senior Games as well. He tells us about the events, venues and the racers involved making it clear that more of us should join in the fun. Sports Director Denny Voorhees is back with a report on a couple of interesting endurance races including the Natchez Trace 444. Our pal Larry Oslund features prominently in this report along with a few other bent racers.00:00:00  Intro00:00:50  What's on Today's Show00:02:20  Panel Introduction00:04:00  Sponsor Introduction00:06:40  Recumbent News with Honza Galla00:12:20  Electrom Light Electric 2 Wheeled Vehicle with Founder Tig Cross01:23:00  Senior Games Report from Utah and Nevada with Larry Seidman01:32:40  Sports Report on Natchez Trace 444 with Denny Voorhees01:37:00  Sponsor Thanks01:39:38  Announcements01:42:00  Goodbye to panel and crewPlease subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so. Lot's more info and you can also buy a hat on our website: https://www.laidbackbikereport.com/.We would love to have you as a Patreon Patron where you can support all we do for as little as $1/month. Check out how it works and the benefits you can reap here: https://www.patreon.com/laidbackbikereport*Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible*TerraCycle  https://t-cycle.com/  800-371-5871 or  +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)Trailside Trikes  https://trailside.bike/  352-419-4809TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/  800-945-9910Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/   916-619-1003Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/  641-774-5557Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835AZUB https://azub.eu/  RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/  (503) 231-1000Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453*Honza's News Report Links*--Recumbent News  https://www.recumbent.news/*Guest Links*Electrom Light Electric Vehicle  https://www.electrom.ca/Huntsman World Senior Games  https://seniorgames.net/Nevada Senior Games  https://www.nevadaseniorgames.com/Natchez Trace 444  https://www.bikereg.com/57851Psycho 48  https://thepsycho48.com/Cycle-Con 2023  https://cycle-con.com/*LBR Review Team Links**LBR Crew Links*-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla  https://www.recumbent.news/-BentRider/Larry Varney  http://www.bentrideronline.com/-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution  https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/-Nina Paley's Links-Nina's blog  https://blog.ninapaley.com/-Nina's bike merchandise  http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet-Peter Stull  https://bicycleman.com/-Josef Janning  https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/-Tray Bourgoyne  Tray@netdoor.com**The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**  Find years of publisher Bob Bryant's hard work here:  https://rcnpdf.com/**Viewer Submissions or Questions**Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.comSupport the show

Bruce McBarnette is a man with a wide variety of talents. He has excelled in both sports and professional endeavors and enjoys being a philanthropist and coach. As a high jumper, he boasts an impressive record of 15 world championships and 43 USA national masters championships for his age group, along with numerous US and world records. His most recent achievement occurred this month as he broke our Huntsman World Senior Games meet record for the second consecutive time in 2 years! His athletic achievements have earned him a place in the USA Track and Field Masters Hall of Fame, and he has been consistently recognized as Masters Athlete of the Year for his age group by the organization. Beyond sports, Bruce is the president of Summit Connection LLC, a real estate investment firm, and he has held prominent roles in the legal field, including serving as legal counsel to the US Senate and working with Fannie Mae. You likely have seen Bruce on TV or on the big screen as well, as he has acted in numerous shows. He's a Princeton University graduate and NYU School of Law alumnus, known for teaching various classes from real estate investing to standardized exam preparation. His accomplishments also landed him in the pages of Sports Illustrated.

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Our guest today is 91 years young and a proud alumni of the Huntsman World Senior Games. Duane Brinton, aka “Dewey,” learned how to work hard through the Great Depression, living on a chicken farm. He graduated from American University and went on to a long career in banking, which took him and his family all over the country. He competed in several sports over his 21 years of participation in our Games including tennis, biking, and road races. Dewey has run plenty of marathons over the years and rode on his bicycle the number of miles equal to his age each year until the age of 81. He continues to play tennis with a group of friends he has had for years; each day, Dewey plays tennis or rides his elliptical. He and his wife Louise have been married 73 years and are the parents of 4 children.

Freeman Linde is a Certified Financial Planner with La Crosse Financial Planning, a Fee-Only Fiduciary serving clients nationwide. He specializes in helping folks over fifty create a plan to reduce taxes, invest wisely, and retire securely. Freeman is the author of the book “3D Retirement Income, Creating a Retirement Income that Outlive You, Outpaces Inflation, and Outperforms Others.” He also hosts RetireMentorship, a weekly podcast and quarterly magazine to mentor people to and through retirement. He is passionate about helping people retire successfully and stay successfully retired.Freeman discusses why the health of your body and the health of your finances go hand-in-hand. He talks about HSA accounts and also why you should consider investing in your health with prevention methods to potentially avoid spending money later on sick care. For a free resource from Freeman on investing in your health, go to https://RetireMentorship.com/active. No email address is required.Kyle and Lil also open the show discussing updates to this year's Opening Ceremonies at the Huntsman World Senior Games.

Our guest today is Jeff Tidwell, who played on the same All-Star baseball team as not 1, but 2 future Major League Baseball players in high school: George Brett and Scott McGregor. Jeff was not just along for the ride; he is quite an athlete in his own right! Growing up, sports were his life: football, basketball, baseball, and track. His baseball team won the 1969 Babe Ruth World Series, and Jeff went on to attend Brigham Young University on a baseball scholarship. After a long hiatus, he decided to return to athletic competition, starting in Track and Field events at our very own Huntsman World Senior Games the year he turned 50, and he now competes in pickleball and softball. His softball team is primarily comprised of former El Segundo high school teammates.

Today's guest is one of our younger competitors at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Susan Hill was introduced to our annual event as a volunteer keeping bowling scores when she was 48 years old. She knew then that she would compete as soon as she was eligible; it would just be a matter of deciding which events to compete in. From the first year earning several bowling gold medals to winning a gold and silver medal in her inaugural year for golf, Susan loves both competing against athletes from all over the world and being inspired by athletes of all ages over 50. She has been athletic since she was a child and has taught by example her 3 children to stay active as well.

Listen to this week's guests, Stan and Sherril Rasmussen, to hear why Sherril made her husband a shirt that stated, "I'm not 50, I'm only 49.95!" Stan and Sherril Rasmussen have been married 53 years and have 3 children and 12 grandchildren. Stan started competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games 25 years ago playing softball, and Sherril cheered him on each year. 10 years later, they decided to become bowling partners so they could compete together. Stan and Sherril are excited to get their 25-year and 15-year Endurance Awards this October! They also have played Social Golf at the Games, and this year will be their 6th year serving together at the check-in area at the Dixie Convention Center. When these two are not doing something with the World Senior Games, you may see them out jeeping, riding their Razor, or serving their church community.

Today's guest is Dr. James Parker, an Air Force veteran and the owner of Parker Muscle and Sports Clinic in Kaysville, UT. A couple of months back on episode #433, we had 2-time Paralympian David Blair on our show, and he mentioned how pivotal his coach, Dr. Parker, has been in his continued success. Not only has Dr. Parker been an Olympian himself in the 2004 Olympics for hammer throw, he was on the medical team for the most recent Olympics in Tokyo, he has been a Division 1 collegiate men's basketball consultant, and a track and field consultant for the USA team on multiple world championship medical teams. His journey as an elite athlete whose athletic career was cut short due to injury has motivated him to discover why so many suffer from chronic pain and injury and help them overcome their setbacks.Listen to Dr. Parker tell us what muscle inhibition is, how to avoid it, and how to solve it.Also, hear about our exciting 2-week contest where you have a chance to not only win a FREE REGISTRATION to this year's Huntsman World Senior Games, but more importantly, win a new friend!#worldseniorgamesfriends #worldseniorgames #activelife #activeaging

Olympic wrestling gold medalist shares some true behind-the-scenes memories of his gold medal run in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. But maybe more important, he also talks about his goal to make one more Olympic team at the age of 51! Check this one out! 

Today we visit with Dr Cynthia Green. Dr. Green is a leading brain health expert who is passionate about making the brain health science accessible, sustainable, and fun for all. A clinical psychologist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Green is the president of Total Brain Health, a leading provider of brain wellness training. She has authored 6 books on the topic, including Your Best Brain Ever, which was named a “2013 Top Guide to Life after 50” by the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Green is a regular media guest whose work has been featured on Good Morning America, 20/20, CNBC, Fox, The Martha Stewart Show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Good Housekeeping among others and she shares some great insights into this important topic.

Today's guest is Huntsman World Senior Games multi-sport athlete Larry Bergeson. An Idaho native, Larry played basketball for the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls and then Utah State University for 3 years, where he was named to the National Academic All-American Team. Larry is a lifelong educator of 41 years: he was a high school and middle school principal for 20 years and the Superintendent of Washington County School District for the past 10 years. He played softball and basketball in the Huntsman World Senior Games when he turned 50 and has won numerous gold medals in both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball. This year will be his 14th year! Larry is married to Terry Ann, and they have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. 

One of our amazing athletes, Vardell Curtis, has competed in softball at the Huntsman World Senior Games for 16 years (this year will be his 17th). He is a lifelong player and respecter of the game, and he enjoys passing on this love of the game to his family. If you don't see Vardell out on the softball field, you may see him out on his Harley or on his ATV.Kyle and Lil also share a few easy "swaps" to help us all eat a healthier diet.

Today Dr. Christian Millward talks about avoiding sports related injuries. Dr. Millward is the Medical Director for the Huntsman World Senior Games and has served in that capacity for over 10 years. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2004 from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed his medical residency and fellowship at Utah Valley Family Medicine in Provo, UT. He is currently the Director of Sports Medicine at Intermountain Health in St. George, UT and is the Head Team Physician at Utah Tech University. And lest you think he does not practice what he preaches, Dr. Millward has also competed several triathlons and IRONMAN races himself. 

Today we will be talking with Andrea Poulton. Andrea, is a certified health-coach in a variety of areas, but specifically with adults & seniors. She is also a runner, but a runner with a particularly difficult challenge. Andrea was diagnosed in 2007 with multiple sclerosis at the same time she found out she was pregnant with her third child. 

Today's guest, Dr. David Evans, got his PhD at Ohio State University in the area of Family Resource Management and fell in love with the field of financial planning while taking classes at the Fisher School of Business. He spent 12 years as a Purdue Faculty member where in his final four years he served as the director of the financial planning program. While there Dr. Evans became obsessed with the idea of becoming a practitioner in the field of financial planning. The more he convinced his students to join the profession, the more he convinced himself. So, in 2022, he made the leap and now enjoys helping people live their best life through financial planning.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we take a break from politics to put the spotlight on people who are working to make the world a better place. First, we are joined by Jacqueline Way, a world-renowned keynote speaker. Later in the program, Christena Durham of the Huntsman Foundation calls in to discuss their work to combat stigma around mental health challenges.-Jacqueline Way is a world-renowned keynote speaker with one of the most watched TEDx Talks “How to Be Happy Every Day – It Will Change the World.” She is a dedicated world changer serving humanity with love every day. Her soul purpose is to teach, inspire and empower the hearts and minds of people globally to create a happy, meaningful life and world together. She expresses her purpose through her global giving movement 365give. The charitable organization was created with her 3-year old son with a simple vision to “Change the World 1 give, 1 day at time.” She is committed to living the highest expression of who she is through her work, family and by touching the lives of others. -Christina Durham is the Vice Chairwoman of the Huntsman Foundation. Christena serves on the boards of several charitable organizations, including the Huntsman Foundation, The Road Home, the Huntsman World Senior Games, the Carmen Pingree School for Autism, and the Moran Eye Center, and is committed to serving others. Christena is the mother of seven children and grandmother to several grandchildren. -Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com