Podcasts about national senior games

This week host Elizabeth Emery is talking to Karen Heintz, a starting point guard, with the Houston Angels of the Women's Basketball League (WBL), which was founded in 1978. In that inaugural year of the league, the Angels won the Championship over the Iowa Cornets.  Before playing with the Angels, Karen walked onto Texas A&M in 1974, then transferred to Baylor as a sophomore. She is still in the record books at both schools in rebounding and scoring. Karen is also one of the early female athletes to receive an athletic college scholarship.  In the episode, Karen tells all those stories and we'll hear what it was like to play in the WBL, Karen's memories from those days, what she was paid, plus her thoughts on the current momentum in women's sports. We also talk about coaching because Karen has been teaching and coaching for 47 years. She was a head coach for 34 years, winning 797 games, multiple Regional Finals, and District Championships.  Karen still plays basketball competitively with the Connecticut Classics, an exceptional 50+ team. They regularly win National Senior Games championships.  Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/givetoHHSpodcast Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/ Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletterFollow National Senior Games at https://www.instagram.com/seniorgames1/p/DGVyITkifn0/?locale=id&img_index=1Hear Karen Heintz and Coach Knodal on KHOU television at https://www.khou.com/article/sports/houston-angels-womens-basketball-championship/285-d7d338d2-6532-41d7-9f0f-5b7cbd1cc0f4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textRosemary “Rosy” Spraker is an accomplished marathoner, advocate, and mentor who found her passion for running in 2005 while raising funds for cancer research in honor of her late father. Growing up running in the Colorado mountains with six sisters and three brothers, she developed a love for endurance and competition. Inspired by Kathrine Switzer, Rosy is determined to complete 25 consecutive Boston Marathons and is one of only 88 people worldwide to have finished all seven World Marathon Majors. She recently set a new personal record with a blazing time of 3:31:21 at the inaugural Every Woman's Marathon at age 60 and won first place female in the Antarctica Marathon at the age of 61.A decorated senior athlete, she earned gold medals in the Virginia and Maryland Senior Games and four golds and two silvers in the National Senior Games for 5K and 10K road races. A retired IT Management Consultant and Electrical Engineer, she now dedicates her time to inspiring others. As a certified 261 Fearless Coach, she launched a local chapter in the Washington, DC area, empowering women through running. She continues to serve as the Board President of 261 Fearless Club DC Metro, even while she now lives in Newbury, Ohio, with her husband, Lesley.You can learn more about 261 Fearless at 261fearless.org.

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 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.

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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.

Michael S. Chen graduated with a degree in investment banking. He worked at Hambrecht Quest, a smaller investment bank focusing on high tech and healthcare companies in New York City. After two years in investment banking, he decided to pursue medicine, inspired by his father's career as a cardiologist. He then went on to study internal medicine at UCSF, Cleveland Clinic, and then joined cardiac associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He has been with the practice for 18 years and is now the Chair of Cardiology at  Shady Grove Medical Center, and Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at White Oak Medical Center. Challenges Faced by Cardiac Catheterization Labs Michael discusses the challenges faced by cardiac catheterization labs in meeting performance measures and ensuring proper procedures. He highlights the need to balance equipment requests with limited budgets and prioritize patient care. He talks about the importance of cardiologist performance in heart attack patients, focusing on door to balloon time and other metrics like aspirin and blood thinners. He mentions the importance of assessing the overall performance of the hospital as a whole, focusing on reducing time spent on administrative tasks and ensuring patients are on the right medications.The conversation turns to steps patients can take to ensure they are prescribed the right medication. Interventional Cardiology Explained Michael goes on to explain what interventional cardiology is, what the new trends are, and he addresses common misconceptions. He discusses the learning process for new techniques and tools, such as fellowships and medical device reps. Michael notes that fellowships are the most effective method for learning new techniques, but it's important to stay updated and stay updated with medical device reps. Other methods include working with other doctors, attending training sessions, or learning online through YouTube videos. There are various ways to learn and improve in this field. Physicians and The Business of Healthcare Michael discusses the business of healthcare and the factors driving physicians to work with larger healthcare companies. He explains that larger practices have more bargaining power and can offer lower rates and financial security. However, there are drawbacks, such as the need to balance autonomy with financial security. Michael talks about the increasing trend of private equity investing in physician groups, such as anesthesia and cardiology. Private equity is seen as a way to ensure return on investment, which can sometimes be more expensive than providing the best care possible. Stressors for cardiologists include cash flow, meeting payroll, and meeting electronic medical records and government regulations. However, overall, the fit has been good and cardiologists have been happy with the situation.  Participating in the National Senior Games The conversation turns to fitness and sports. Michael keeps active in terms of exercise, running and working out. He recalls running a 5k five years ago and receiving a gift certificate from Panera for winning first place in his age division. He then qualified for the National Senior Games, (open to anybody 50 years and older) which features various events such as a 5k 10k, pickle ball, tennis, track and field, ping pong, basketball, and softball. Michael has competed in the National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale and Pittsburgh. His mom competed in the 5K powerwalk and Michael competed in the 5K and 10 K road race. Michael came in 2nd in the 10K (and won a silver medal!) and 4th in the 5K in Pittsburgh in 2023, His mother placed 8th in the 5K Power walk in Fort Lauderdale in 2022. Michale mentions that he has a 5k coming up on Labor Day week, with his son running it with friends, and the National Senior Games.   Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Michael mentions Richard Taylor and TA Tom Roberts, and studying bipeds and quadruped to compare the energetics and mechanics. Part of the study included placing turkeys and chickens on a treadmill. They found that turkeys were quite stubborn and not smart, as they were not smart enough to run on a treadmill. They learned that turkeys were efficient at running and that their locomotion mechanics were efficient. They were fortunate to receive a Hoops Prize for their work, which ends up in the Lamont library. This experience was memorable, as the researchers' thesis is on display at the library.  Timestamps: 02:13: Transition to Medicine and Leadership Roles  07:56: Administrative Responsibilities and Performance Metrics  13:08 Advancements in Interventional Cardiology  20:56: Running a Medical Practice and Personal Interests  36:27: Connecting with Harvard Alumni and Future Plans  Links: Email: mchen2@adventisthealthcare.com Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode is Cave Canem, recommended by Eisa Davis who reports: “Hi. I'm Eisa Davis, class of 1992 the featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is Cave Canem. Cave Canem is an organization committed to the artistic and professional growth of black poets. And I have been a fellow and active member of the organization since 1999 Cave Canem is still going strong and has truly created the landscape in which poetry lives in the United States. 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On this Living to 100 Club program, our guest is Joe Simonetta, a multi-dimensional humanist and widely respected author and speaker. He has written ten books, many about the mix of crises our world faces today and about solutions that implore us to understand and align with the reality in which we exist and its behavioral demands. Rather than always playing catch up with our health, finances, and education, Joe writes and speaks about the basic steps needed to be and remain healthy, be kind to one another, and respect the environment — the sum of our ecosystems — out of which we evolved and require for our existence. How to stay ahead of the 8-ball, so to speak. We also discuss his first-place, gold medal finish in the sprint triathlon in the 80-84 age division in the U.S. National Senior Games held in July 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. Because of the level of fitness he maintained through his life and continues to maintain, he was able to accomplish this — despite the fact that it was the first race in which he ever competed and that he used a rented bicycle. Tune in to this compelling and thought-provoking conversation. Mini Bio Joseph R. Simonetta holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School where he studied ethics, global environmental problems, world religions, cosmology, and evolutionary biology. He also studied at Yale Divinity School. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado. Joe also studied architecture at the University of Southern California. He holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State University. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he is the second of three sons of an immigrant blue-collar steelworker and his wife. He was raised in the shadows of the blast furnaces of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He has since lived for significant amounts of time in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Greece, New Zealand, and Ecuador. As a young man, disturbed at the extraordinary amount of unrelenting suffering in the world, he vowed to himself to do something to alleviate it. He went on to live a very unusual life. He has been an Army officer, professional athlete, entrepreneur and businessman, architectural designer, real estate developer, home builder, environmental activist, author, senior editor of the World Business Academy, and twice a nominee for the U.S. Congress. Intermittently, he wrote a mix of fiction and nonfiction books about humanity and the state of the world. He serves on the board of directors of The Secular Community. At the 2023 U.S. National Senior Games held in Pittsburgh, PA in July 2023, he won the gold medal in the Sprint Triathlon in his age division, 80-84. He is married to Susana Rojas Simonetta. They have a son, Russell, born April 22, 2013 (Earth Day) and a daughter, Fiorella, born October 12, 2015. For Our Listeners Our Guest's Website and Books: Joe Simonetta

On this Living to 100 Club program, our guest is Joe Simonetta, a multi-dimensional humanist and widely respected author and speaker. He has written ten books, many about the mix of crises our world faces today and about solutions that implore us to understand and align with the reality in which we exist and its behavioral demands. Rather than always playing catch up with our health, finances, and education, Joe writes and speaks about the basic steps needed to be and remain healthy, be kind to one another, and respect the environment — the sum of our ecosystems — out of which we evolved and require for our existence. How to stay ahead of the 8-ball, so to speak. We also discuss his first-place, gold medal finish in the sprint triathlon in the 80-84 age division in the U.S. National Senior Games held in July 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. Because of the level of fitness he maintained through his life and continues to maintain, he was able to accomplish this — despite the fact that it was the first race in which he ever competed and that he used a rented bicycle. Tune in to this compelling and thought-provoking conversation. Mini Bio Joseph R. Simonetta holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School where he studied ethics, global environmental problems, world religions, cosmology, and evolutionary biology. He also studied at Yale Divinity School. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado. Joe also studied architecture at the University of Southern California. He holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State University. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he is the second of three sons of an immigrant blue-collar steelworker and his wife. He was raised in the shadows of the blast furnaces of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He has since lived for significant amounts of time in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Greece, New Zealand, and Ecuador. As a young man, disturbed at the extraordinary amount of unrelenting suffering in the world, he vowed to himself to do something to alleviate it. He went on to live a very unusual life. He has been an Army officer, professional athlete, entrepreneur and businessman, architectural designer, real estate developer, home builder, environmental activist, author, senior editor of the World Business Academy, and twice a nominee for the U.S. Congress. Intermittently, he wrote a mix of fiction and nonfiction books about humanity and the state of the world. He serves on the board of directors of The Secular Community. At the 2023 U.S. National Senior Games held in Pittsburgh, PA in July 2023, he won the gold medal in the Sprint Triathlon in his age division, 80-84. He is married to Susana Rojas Simonetta. They have a son, Russell, born April 22, 2013 (Earth Day) and a daughter, Fiorella, born October 12, 2015. For Our Listeners Our Guest's Website and Books: Joe Simonetta

  It's easy to fall into a rut. What could taking up a new pursuit or a new challenge do for you? Today's guest, Joe Simonetta is living a diverse, interesting and fulfilling life. Last year he decided to take on a new challenge at 80. He decided to compete in a triathlon. Not only was it his first triathlon, it was his first race - of any kind. And he won the gold medal in his 80-84 age division at the U.S. National Senior Games. His story may inspire you to take on a new pursuit or challenge. Joe Simonetta joins us from Sarasota, Florida. ___________________ Bio Joseph R. Simonetta holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School where he studied ethics, global environmental problems, world religions, cosmology, and evolutionary biology. He also studied at Yale Divinity School. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado. He also studied architecture at the University of Southern California. He holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State University. As a young man, disturbed at the extraordinary amount of unrelenting suffering in the world, he vowed to himself to do something to alleviate it. He went on to live a very unusual life. He has been an Army officer, professional athlete, entrepreneur and businessman, architectural designer, real estate developer, home builder, environmental activist, author, TEDx speaker, senior editor of the World Business Academy, and twice a nominee for the U.S. Congress. Intermittently, he wrote a mix of fiction and nonfiction books about humanity and the state of the world. He is married to Susana Rojas Simonetta. They have a son, Russell, born on Earth Day, and a daughter, Fiorella. He enjoys spending time with his family and training for and competing in triathlons. In the 2023 U.S. National Senior Games triathlon in Pittsburgh, he won the gold medal in his 80-84 age division. __________________________ For More on Joseph R. Simonetta Website  Be Healthy. Be Kind. Respect the Environment.: What We Do to Others, We Do to Ourselves Gingerbread Horse Rocket and The Melon Ball Express: A Story About a Little Boy Who Changed the World Tedx Talk __________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller The Fourth Quarter – Allen Hunt Will You Flourish or Languish? – Corey Keyes The Mindful Body – Ellen Langer ___________________________ Wise Quotes On Seven Words to Live By "The three simple rules for living: be healthy, be kind, respect the environment. I have to put in context, and Arthur Schopenhauer observed that all truth passes through three levels. First, it's ridicule, second, it's violently opposed, third, it's accepted as being self -evident. Such a truth has emerged in our lifetime. It informs us that we exist as a tiny fragment of an immensely larger interlocking pole, which all the parts are interconnected and depend upon each other for survival. Simply put, everything's connected to everything else. We exist not separately, but in communion with all other living things. Life's an interrelated, interdependent phenomenon. Everything's in relationship. It's the nature of universe, it's the nature of the reality in which we exist. Like it or not, reality has behavioral demands. That is, if you want to stick around, if you want to live, if you want to continue on the journey, those behavioral demands can be summarized in seven words. Be healthy, be kind, respect the environment. Each one of us is like a cell in the body of humanity. The health of all of us taken together in terms of the health of humanity and the health of our civilization." On Updating Beliefs "The question is, how do we reduce ignorance and suffering, expand knowledge and justice? Einstein observed that we can't solve our problems from the same level of thinking which they originated.So it begs the question, what level of thinking are we at?

Two elite swimmers (Ann Smith, 82, and Madeline Murphy Rabb, 76) journey to the National Senior Games. TEAM DREAM--a serious contender in the run-up to awards season, this little star of a film flares with unexpected brilliance; capturing imaginations and challenging long-standing assumptions about Black people, swimming, history, current realities, the surprising facts of life (and death), and joy—“Black joy.” Guests: athletes Rabb and Smith, filmmaker Luchina Fisher, and historian Kevin Dawson. This documentary short, TEAM DREAM, was made possible by the Queen Collective—an initiative begun by executive producers Queen Latifah and Procter & Gamble. Their mission: to create opportunities for women filmmakers of color to tell their stories by providing access to mentorship, production support, and distribution. The film was featured at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.

Dive into the latest episode, as Andrea Motley Crabtree shares her groundbreaking journey from joining the Army in 1977 to becoming the first Black female deep-sea diver across all U.S. military branches and the U.S. Army's first female deep-sea diver.  Conquering intense training, her story of perseverance and the power of support will inspire you.  This is truly a story of courage and determination.    Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:  Bio:  Andrea Motley Crabtree, Ret. U.S. Army Master Sergeant enlisted in May 1977 and served through April 1998.  Her MOS were 35E series, Signal Corps/Ordnance and 00B Deep Sea Diver, Second Class, Engineer.  She entered the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) in February 1977 to May 1977 (PV1).  Then was shipped from Detroit MEPS to Basic Training at Ft McClellan, Alabama in May of 1977, and then graduated in July 1977 E 1st Battalion 1st Brigade (PV2).  Attended Advance Individual Training (AIT) Ft. Belvoir, Virginia 35E20 and 35E30 Senior Special Electrical and Electronic Device Repairman August 1977 to January 1978 (PFC).  Then participated in Hometown Recruiting Program USADRC January to February 1978.  Duty stations: 513th Maintenance Battalion 3rd ACR Ft Bliss, Texas February 1978 to May 1979 (SP4), 614th Maintenance Battalion Attachment 71st Maintenance Battalion Nuremberg, Germany July 1979 to May 1980 (SP5).  Reenlisted for Ft Ord California to get SCUBA certified.  Then stationed with Co A 707th Maintenance Battalion 7th Infantry Division Ft Ord California June 1980 to September 1981.  Fourth permanent duty station. 86th Diving Detachment 30th Engineer Battalion Ft Belvoir Virginia Oct 81 to Jan 83. Petroleum Distribution Systems Pohang Korea January 1983 to January 1984 (SSG).  511th Diving Detachment 30th Engineer Battalion Ft Belvoir, Virginia January 1984 to 1985 reclassified.  HHC USAG, 313 SIG CO, then to HHC USAG, G1, Ft Hood Texas 1985 to 1986.  DA selected for recruiting duty.  TDY To Ft. Benjamin Harris for recruiting school and graduated May 1987.  Recruiting duty. Newburgh Recruiting Battalion, Newburgh New York June 1987 to July 1988.  Ft. Gordon, GA for ANOC August 1988 to December 1988.  HQ&A 360th Signal Battalion, 15th Signal Brigade, Ft. Gordon GA. Assigned as instructor November 1988 to March 1990. Drill Sergeant School, Ft. Jackson, SC. January 1990 to March 1990.  Assigned as Drill Sergeant C Co. 360th Signal Battalion, 15th Signal Brigade, Ft. Gordon, GA March 1990 to March 1992.  HHC 17th Signal BN. APO, AE 09225 April 1992 to December 1993.  HHC USAG Ft. Carson, Colorado January 1994 to October 1995. Headquarters & Headquarters, 307th Signal BN. Camp Carroll Korea, APO Area Pacific 96260 February 1996 to September 1996. HHC DISCOM, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), Ft. Campbell, Kentucky 42223, FORSCOM September 1996 to April 1998.  Certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and the National Association of SCUBA Diving schools (NASDS).  But then turned down promotion to Staff Sergeant to be eligible for dive school.  Enroute to Ft Rucker Alabama, assigned there for UCMJ while TDY to United States Navy Diving & Salvage Training Center Panama City Beach, Florida. In October 1981 arrived at dive school, failed swim test.  She was given one week to practice, and retake swim test, but failed second swim test. She disenrolled herself and this allowed for the opportunity to come back to school later, as flunking out would not allow a return to the course. In October 1981 assigned to HHC 30th Engineer Battalion Ft. Belvoir Virginia home of the 511th Diving Detachment, and 86th Diving Detachment. She went swimming every day to improve her time.  In November 1981 TDY Ft Eustis, Virginia to attend two-week diver pre-screen course.  January 1982 went back to dive school and in April 1982 graduated. She has also participated and medaled in the National Senior Games in shot put, discus, javelin, and table tennis.  She loves Pickleball and tries to play five days a week. Her picture hangs at the U. S. Army Women's Museum at Fort Gregg Adam's, the painting of her by Henry Taylor hangs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Before We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room, Tavares Strachan did a piece titled: In Plain Sight, Distant Relatives a piece at displayed at the Marian Goodman Gallery. She was a consultant for the book Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. She is included in the book The Only Woman by Immy Humes, (A book that spotlights 100 historical photographs of lone woman hidden among groups of men). Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America. Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and her Website: www.reddiverdown.com. She owned and operated Crabtree & Sons Lawn Maintenance, Inc., substitute taught for two years, and studied computer science at Aiken Technical College.  She has three sons and a grandchild on the way.  Andrea is also a two-time cancer survivor.      

Grandpa Bill Preludes/overview my upcoming in studio guest Madonna Hanna. This will be her first visit this calendar year of 2024( the first of many), and she did come on my show last summer 2023. She will be in studio at taping on March 6th. Today Grandpa Bill is asking: "Since winning your gold medal at the National Senior Games, you've mentioned wanting to break more records. What specific goals have you set for yourself in the next year, both in running and in other aspects of your life?" This question goes beyond simply asking about her running journey and delves into her overall personal growth and future aspirations. It encourages her and yourselves to share specific details and ambitions, which can be engaging for our listeners. 2. "You've overcome challenges like losing your husband and a ruptured Achilles. What specific strategies do you use to stay motivated and overcome obstacles, especially those that might seem insurmountable at first?" Interact leave your replies at The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Voicemail Message Board-https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales Holistic Health Secrets and Life-Sales Strategies with Grandpa Bill Nourish Your Soul, Boost Your Business: The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Experience Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill Website:https://www.myctfo.com/index.html YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Retired holistic health enthusiast, Grandpa Bill, shares his wisdom and experiences in the realms of health, wealth, and well-being. Join Grandpa Bill on his journey of holistic health and personal growth. With over 45 years of experience in the industry, he has a wealth of knowledge to share on topics ranging from nutrition and supplements, to meditation and spirituality. In his retirement, Grandpa Bill is dedicated to sharing his insights and helping others to achieve their full potential. He is an intuitive thinker, humorist, star seed, poetry fan, with a passion for history and coins. Hosted by Grandpa Bill, 45 year career now retired Disclaimer:This podcast site content is provided for informational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AT 6 PM. EST. https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/ BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Virtual Mall Patriot Supply Link:  ⁠⁠https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5615494.137cb6⁠⁠ Health Ranger Link: ⁠⁠https://www.healthrangerstore.com/?⁠⁠rfsn=301296.96452b2&utm_source=HR_Affiliate&utm_campaign=14708&utm_affiliate=301296⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Healer.com⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.HealerCBD.com/?ref=11⁠ Here below is an anthology of sorts in tandem with materials from this show and the video display board at Blog Talk Radio/Kennel Kelp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5j2XT3h-zM&authuser=0 https://youtu.be/28oRRgomMsE Madonna Hanna : Honoring the Past, Sprinting Into the Future youtu.be My Y Story - Madonna Hanna | YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties youtube.com How My Story in 'The Ethel' Made Me Famous aarpethel.com magazine.internationalpain.org https://www.253lifestylemagazine.com/post/q-a-with-madonna-boclair-hanna Kennel Kelp Holistic Health Care Host 635 episodes 2018 - 2024 BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Host 1651 episodes 2019 - 2024 BH Sales Kennel Kelp CTFO Changing The Future Outcome Producer 296 episodes 2020 - 2023 Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. "ELEANOR ROOSEVELT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Brady, and Drake have all made sizable ownership investments in pickleball teams. One of them needs to get today's guest onto the roster. Owen Mitchell won first place in the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. He's also won the Florida state championship for his age group in four of the past five years. For him, winning is a goal, but not the goal. The sport has helped him find a purpose, and he thinks that's one of the keys to happiness in retirement. We also talked about his devotion to faith, his love for family, and the marriage seminars he and his wife lead throughout the year. Owen is a man of action. He's hiked the Inca Trail in Peru, gone to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back twice, hiked Mt. Whitney, and so much more. Owen Mitchell thinks about his life as a story; as you'll hear, he's writing a real page-turner. 00:00-Start 02:12-Owen's Love for Pickleball 05:12-The Villages: A Pickleball Haven 07:24-Medicare Benefits You Don't Know About 08:33-Owen's Approach to Fitness and Health 10:50-Family Dynamics and Proximity 13:02-Owen's Marriage Ministry with His Wife 19:58-Owen's Career 22:19-Financial Discipline 24:55-Extensive Travel and Adventure Hiking 28:15-Pickleball on a Cruise Ship 31:39-The Wave: A Unique Natural Formation 33:22-Goal Setting in Retirement 35:30-Defining Happiness in Retirement 39:28-A Perfect Day for Owen 40:34-Caring for Elderly In-Laws 42:23-Retirement Planning and Financial Decisions 48:27-Less Limitations in Retirement 52:25-Advice for Achieving Happiness in Retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Welcome Joe Simonetta the 2023 Gold medalist of the U.S.National Senior Games.  What does this 80 year old from Sarasota, FL do for fun as he ages…well how about run his first race EVER competing in the U.S. Senior National Games Triathlon.  He had never competed in a race of any kind prior to entering this National Senior Game, and ended up winning the Gold!   Listen as Joe shares his story of the history of his life and what brought him to where he is today, competing in triathlons at the age of 80.  His story of the race itself is so inspiring.   The sprint triathlon was held on July 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA, where Joe competed in his age division, 80-84.  The sprint triathlon consists of a quarter-mile swim, followed by a 12.4 mile bike race and finishes up with a  3.1 mile run.  Joe recently competed in another triathlon in his hometown of Sarasota, FL, winning 1st in his division and 56th overall. Interested in learning more about his race?  Click on the links below for more coverage of his amazing  story.  SENIOR TRIATHLETES: https://seniortriathletes.com/my-first-race-of-any-kind-triathlon-joe-simonetta-story/   YAHOO: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/80-old-visionary-author-humanist-011000168.html?guccounter=1#:~:text=Joe%20Simonetta%2C%20an%20author%2C%20speaker   SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE Having never entered a race, Sarasota's Joe Simonetta wins Senior Games gold in triathlon   USA TODAY: https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2023/08/24/7-words-that-eliminate-the-majority-of-our-worlds-problems-suffering-joe-simonetta/70670029007/  

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back with by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss Voyager Dog Food Co.  Dr. Pete brings his veterinary expertise to the dog food industry, and we cover a suite of questions about dog injuries, pet care, and food selection.We discuss Voyager Dog Food Company's approach to providing high quality dog food. And in true Corey & Kaj Podcast fashion we go down a rabbit hole into Dr. Pete's National Senior Games competition...  Molly VanVranken talks about the effort she's making to connect with pet owners by travelling the country sharing the word about Voyager, and how the branding vision came to be.Listen back to the Corey & Kaj Podcast episode #22 to get the groundwork on copper storage disease and Dr. Pete's journey to seeking a better dog food.Follow Voyager Dog Food Co. on Instagram (@voyagerdogfoodco)Visit their website at www.safedogfood.com or www.voyagerdogfoodco.comVisit the Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic website at www.dickmanroadvet.comLearn more about Copper Storage Diseasehttps://www.safedogfood.com/copper-storage-disease/Information on copper and liver disease in dogshttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/104063870001200201Questions or comments? Contact us at corey@cedarrundecoys.com or on Instagram @coreykajpodcast

Dr. Dustin Jones // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Modern Management of the Older Adult lead faculty Dustin Jones explores the concept of creating impactful memories for customers and how it can enhance business success through word-of-mouth marketing. He shares examples from the restaurant industry, illustrating how exceeding customer expectations can cultivate lifelong customers and improve business growth through positive word-of-mouth.  Dustin emphasizes the significance of creating "legends," which are memorable experiences that surprise and make customers feel special. These legends become synonymous with the business and leave a lasting impression on customers. When businesses go above and beyond to provide such memorable experiences, it not only fulfills the customers but also benefits the business owners. Dustin encourages listeners to consider what legends they can create in their own businesses. It could be as simple as acknowledging a customer's birthday with a card or text, or going the extra mile by taking a discharged patient to play pickleball or organizing a group trip. The possibilities are endless, and creating legends can have a positive impact on the business, the community, and the overall satisfaction of everyone involved. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION 00:00 INTRO What's up everybody? Welcome back to the PT on ICE Show. Before we jump into today's episode, let's chat about Jane, our show sponsor. Jane makes the Daily Show possible and is the practice management software that so many folks here at ICE utilize. The team at Jane knows how important it is for your patients to get the care they need. And with this in mind, they've made it really easy and convenient for patients to book online. One tip that has worked well for a lot of practices is to make the booking button on your website prominent so patients can't miss it. Once clicked, they get redirected to a beautifully branded online booking site. And from there, the entire booking process only takes around two minutes. After booking an appointment, patients get access to a secure portal where they can conveniently manage their appointments and payment details, add themselves to a waitlist, opt in to text and email reminders, and fill out their intake form. If you all are curious to learn more about online booking with Jane, head over to jane.app slash physical therapy. Book their one-on-one demo with a member of their team. And if you're ready to get started, make sure to use the code ICEPT1MO. When you sign up, that gives you a one-month grace period that gets applied to your new account. Thanks, everybody. Enjoy today's show. 01:43 DUSTIN JONES PT on ICE Daily Show. It's Dustin Jones here. It is Wednesday. We're going to be talking about making legends. What, how, and then the why behind this. Making legends is going to be about how to create memorable, impactful experiences for your patients and why it's good for them, it's good for you from your professional standpoint, and good for your business. All right. So what I want to talk about first before we get into this are the modern management of the older adult courses that are coming up. We are picking back up. We usually kind of take a little break during the summer, regroup, do our revamps, update all the literature and the slides, and we're hitting the ground running. So we're going to be in Boise, Idaho, in Watkinsville, Georgia at the end of July 29th and 30th, and August 5th we'll be in Frederick, Maryland. And then on August 12th, we will be in Lexington for the MMOA Summit where all the MMOA faculty are going to come together and deliver the brand new revamp of MMOA Live. We're super pumped about that. And then we have Essential Foundations, our online course starting August 9th. All right. Legends. Let's talk about this. I'm really excited about this topic. This has been something I've been thinking about since about February when I read the book Unreasonable Hospitality. So this is a book that you probably heard some of the ICE faculty talk about that Jeff Moore recommended. Anytime Jeff Moore recommends a book, you should probably check it out. The guy doesn't recommend a lot of books, but when he is very critical of a lot of books, so when he says, hey, this is worth reading, you probably should add that to your list. And this definitely proved to be true with this book. So Unreasonable Hospitality, I'll just give you the 30,000 foot view. Will Guderia is a restaurateur, very successful in that business or that industry. And he kind of talks about some of the principles that he used to create such impactful businesses, restaurants in particular, and how a lot of those principles that he used also translate over to business in general. And just so many different industries can benefit from kind of that hospitality mindset. And so he talks about a lot of different practical strategies that all of us can use in the rehab and the fitness profession. But he speaks to one particular of how we try to create legends. And when he says the word legends, what he's really talking about is creating impactful memories for folks where they are surprised, they feel special, and they will never forget. That moment and the business that is associated with that moment. He's got all kinds of crazy examples from the restaurant business, where he just went above and beyond what people were expecting and thus created customers for life. And that really improved his business, word of mouth marketing, and a lot of different things that made their job more fulfilling. And so he speaks about that concept of legends a lot in the book. And I walked away from that book just thinking about, man, we have such a huge opportunity to create legends in the rehab space, in the fitness space. And I'm going to talk through, you know, just through that of why we may want to do that, and then particularly the how and give you some examples. So in terms of the why, the first thing that I want to acknowledge is that when we go above and beyond and provide a memorable experience for folks and do it in the mirror, that they're kind of surprised and taken back. That is very fulfilling for us. I'll give you one example. Ellen Sefi. So she teaches with MOA. She has created lots of legends for a lot of her patients. She had one patient in particular that she was treating in a more acute setting. I forget the exact situation, but she this this patient had a long road to recovery. And Ellen ended up switching jobs into outpatient as that that patient was kind of leaving that acute setting and going into outpatient. So Ellen was able to treat her in that setting. This is a long road road to recovery for that individual. And Ellen worked with this person to help her get back to being able to hike. That was a big goal for this patient. And I think this is where a lot of us kind of stop, right, is we get people to the point where they can do the thing, right? Whatever that particular goal is for this patient, it was hiking. So she worked on her lower extremity strength. She worked on her dynamic balance. She worked on her endurance and she checked the box of all the kind of prereqs to be able to go on a hike in Colorado. And that's where we stop. And that's where we have such a huge opportunity to take a one step further and create a legend. And what Ellen did is she actually organized a hike and did a 14 or with this patient, right? She gave her the prerequisite skills and abilities required to achieve that goal. But then she facilitated that goal to actually happen. And she went on that journey with that patient that for Ellen, that's one of the most memorable professional moments for her. The fulfillment of being able to see of all your hard work and time that you have invested in this person, that they're able to do something epic like that. That is so fulfilling. So it's good for you. It's also good for your business because that happens. What do you think that patient is going to tell all their friends and their whole networks? Do you think she took a thousand selfies on the top of that summit and posted it all over social media? And guess how many patients Ellen probably had from that word of mouth, from impacting that patient on such a big level that it really sets you apart from a lot of your competition that aren't doing that. They're just checking the box. They're just improving strength, improving endurance. And you're actually facilitating your patients climbing 14 years, right? That has a compounding effect over time. It's going to be good for your business. All right. So that's the what of the legends. That's the why. It's good for you, for your fulfillment, for your career. It's also good for your clinic, your business as well. And so I want to get kind of dive into some practical examples of how we can create legends in the context of rehab and or fitness. I think we can do this in very simple manners and we can do this in kind of big, big, monumentous events as well. On the small side of things, just think about how you can surprise your patients, make them feel special. This is could be as simple as acknowledging someone's birthday. You have their date of birth that you send them a card, a gift card, whatever that just that simple act kind of puts you above them. Beyond most clinics and in gyms, for that matter, it could be that easy. It could be that simple. It could be more like what Ellen did, where she worked on building physical capacity with a patient, which is usually the case in our plans of care. Right. We're trying to get them stronger, improving their endurance, improving their balance, all that fun stuff that is tied to a patient centered goal. Right. We're already asking a lot of those things. What if you take it another step further to facilitate them being able to participate in whatever that activity is? Right. I'm not saying you got to climb a 14 or like Ellen did, but what if you proactively, you know, organize the hike that they could go on? What if you address the barriers that they may have on going on that hike, like going ahead and printing out directions of going ahead and planning out the day, recommending restaurants to hit up after the hike, just reducing barriers and facilitating that or even connecting them with a local hiking group that's going to increase their odds of actually doing the thing that you help them be able to do. Right. We could do it in that manner. Ellen took someone up a 14 or for me, especially in the context of home health, this happened a good bit where it was usually something a lot simpler than going to climb in a 14000 foot mountain. It was, you know, once that person was discharged from homebound status that we would go and do something in the community that they loved about. One in particular, I will never forget this. Me and my wife went on a double date on Valentine's Day at Waffle House with Walton Peony Smith in Columbus, Ohio, that I was discharged in Peony. She was no longer considered to be homebound. And it was right around Valentine's Day. And she had just regained the ability to navigate her community safely and efficiently. And so we crushed the All-Star Special. I still remember that meal. It was absolutely amazing. A double date on Valentine's Day at Waffle House. Something like that is just takes things to the whole another level that I will never forget. Very fulfilling from the professional standpoint. Peony will never forget. And then all of her friends, her family won't forget either. And when they want PT, guess who they're going to be calling. Right. We could take it up another notch. And this is something that we have been trying to do more at Stronger Life. We have a couple examples of this recently, which has really fueled me wanting to talk about this. One is that we had four individuals compete at the National Senior Games. These four women have basically never ran their life before, about 12 months ago. They qualified at the state games last year and then went to Pittsburgh last week to compete in the National Senior Games. And one of our athletes, Carolyn Holmes, 89 year old woman, got third in the 5K. And her whole family, three kids from all across the country, their kids, and then she had a couple of great grandkids were all there to witness this. And I will never forget this. Carolyn Holmes, 89 years old, running across the finish line with her eight year old great granddaughter. We got Carolyn stronger. We improved her endurance. We improved her balance. We checked all those boxes. But we created the opportunity for them to really flex their muscles and really pursue something that they had never even thought that they would be able to do. And then to do that in front of their community, in front of their family and then the whole Stronger Life community watching this from afar. Those are potent moments. Those are legends that I will never forget. Hands down, my most fulfilling professional moment. Carolyn will never forget that. And anybody watching that story will never forget what happened on that day. It's good for me. It's good for Stronger Life. This is good for our communities. It's a win win win for everybody involved. All right. We've got another one coming up this winter where we're taking 25 of our members to Costa Rica in an all inclusive adventure retreat where we work on their balance, their strength, all this stuff inside the gym. And then we create the opportunity for them to use those skills and do things that they never thought were possible. Right. These are legends. They're good for you. They're good for your business. They're good for your community. So I want you to think what legends can you create in the context of your own business? Some of you, it may be, all right, I need to acknowledge that someone had a birthday and just write a card and send it or send the text or whatever it may be. Some of you may think, oh, man, I may end up taking that patient that I just discharged actually to go to the pickleball court and play some pickleball with them or connect them with that pickleball group. And some of y'all may climb a 14 or some of y'all may organize a group trip to the Caribbean. I don't know. But there's so many opportunities for us to take things to that next level to create legends. I've really enjoyed this. I think you will as well. And I know your business will benefit, too. All right. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you have any legendary stories or any ideas, I would love to hear what you're going to do. We'll get lots of ideas in the comments, which will be very helpful to make this more practical. All right. You have a good rest of your Wednesday. I'll talk to you all soon. 13:24 OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice Daily Show. If you enjoyed this content, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram at the Institute of Clinical Excellence. If you're interested in getting plugged into more ice content on a weekly basis while earning CUs from home, check out our virtual ice online mentorship program at PT on Ice dot com. 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Scott Treser, Marty's brother-in-law, joins the guys to talk about winning gold in the National Senior Games!  He also talks about the impact that the games had on Pittsburgh. 

Hour 2 - Larry and Marty discuss what a former Pittsburgh Police Chief is doing now, the recent National Senior Games, and they find out what bariatric surgery is. 

You know Patrick Core as a trusted Meterologist in the Tennessee Valley for over 30 years. What you may not know about is his journey to compete in the National Senior Games in the 50 Meter Dash in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 7-18, 2023. Right after the competition he was involved in a missions trip with his church. All in all, it was a busy week for Moody Radio's Meterologist!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 12,000 amateur athletes over 50 years of age are competing in this year's National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. The Games have an enduring focus on Indigenous elder athletes. Another long-time annual tournament, the Native American Basketball Invitational, kicks off more than 400 games over five days in Phoenix. We'll find out who to watch at these notable summer competitions.

Scott Treser, who is participating, joins to talk about the National Senior Games. The guys ask him questions about the games, how to enter, and how prevalent injuries are. 

On today's episode of The Confluence: We speak with the owner of a local childcare center about how their facility operates as a public-private partnership and what gaps need to be addressed in childcare; Pittsburgh is hosting the 2023 National Senior Games, competitions start on Friday; and a look at how low-income residents displaced from their Downtown Pittsburgh apartments last December are faring six months later.

Joining Barry on this week's podcast is his good friend Lloyd Willis from Strasburg who leaves this week for the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh.  Lloyd will be participating in the triple jump and 3-on-3 basketball and shares some stories of aging athletes that inspired him.

Devoted to individuals over 50 years of age, the National Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics, is a multi-event sports competition for senior citizens held every 2 years in the United States.In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, and member of the GAPNA Communication Team, talks with Ms. Martha Kennedy, NP, an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and a board member for the Tennessee Senior Olympics. Ms. Kennedy discusses the history behind the Senior Olympics, her involvement with the games, and how the games can motivate older adults to learn more about healthy aging.Martha Kennedy, NP, is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, Tennessee, and a board member for the Tennessee Senior Olympics.Cassandra Vonnes, DNP, GNP-BC, APRN, AOCNP, CPHQ, FAHA, is the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Coordinator, Geriatric Oncology, at the Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Florida. She is a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Communication Team and is a host of the GAPNA Chat podcast series.Discover GAPNA: https://www.gapna.org/Production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.Opening Music by:Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com
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Maybe you played sports in middle school, or maybe it took another 20 years before you found something fitness-y you actually enjoy. For the more than 10,000 older athletes on their way to Pittsburgh for the 2023 National Senior Games next week, it's a mixed bag! Nancy Brown, coveted volleyball hitter and president of the Senior Olympics of Western PA, explains the community (diverse) and competition (fierce), plus what it takes to find and pursue a sport in your 50s, 60s, and beyond. Want to see the Senior Games, including basketball, archery, cornhole, and more — and root for the Western PA teams in person? Check them out for free July 7-18 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 23rd Friday Publish Date: June 22nd Thursday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Thursday June the 22nd and happy 66th birthday to musician/American Idol star Randy Jackson ***Jackson*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the top stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. Cobb sheriff reports second jail suicide in 3 days 2. Marietta council awards $1.1M in arts and tourism grants 3. And a Powder Springs resident to compete at National Senior Games   Plus, Leah McGrath joins to talk about picky eaters, then we have our weekly visit with a “not so” picky eater, The Marietta Food Guy…Matt DeBusschere Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1 suicide   A 17-year-old detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in Georgia died from an apparent suicide. This incident occurred just three days after another detainee's apparent suicide. The deceased, William Ramses Lopez, was found by jail staff and despite immediate medical assistance, he passed away shortly after. Lopez was facing charges related to an armed robbery and aggravated assault. It is believed that Lopez was from Mexico. This marks the eighth death in custody since Sheriff Craig Owens took office in 2021 and the third this year. Sheriff Owens expressed condolences and mentioned the implementation of 24/7 mental health support and medical monitoring wristbands for inmates. However, Lopez and the other detainee were not wearing wristbands as they were not in close observation quarters. The sheriff's office is seeking assistance from the state and community partners to address the mental health challenges and prevent future tragedies...……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: grants   The Marietta City Council has approved grants totaling $1.1 million for local arts, culture, and tourism organizations. These grants are funded by the city's hotel/motel tax and car rental tax. Approximately $750,000 from the auto rental tax was allocated to 18 organizations involved in events, shows, and art displays. Around $445,000 from the hotel/motel tax was distributed among the visitors bureau, Marietta Welcome Center lease, and city staff marketing allocation. The grant allocation process was more complex this year, with council members and the mayor providing their opinions, and an additional $5,000 each was allocated to them for discretionary awards. Some funds were left untouched for potential future use. The largest grants went to city staff services and the Marietta History Center, while other organizations received varying amounts based on their requests. Additional funding was allocated to Brumby Hall for capital improvements to enhance its event space.   Story 3: turner   Loretta Turner, a 68-year-old resident of Powder Springs, has already won a medal ahead of her participation in the 2023 National Senior Games. The Games will be held in Pittsburgh from July 7 to 18, and Turner will compete in the 50- and 100-meter sprints. She has also been recognized as a Humana Game Changer, which acknowledges her as an athlete who exemplifies healthy aging and inspires others to lead active lifestyles. Turner's lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics was put on hold when she became pregnant in 1972. Now, as a matriarch to a large family, she balances her athletic pursuits with managing Crohn's disease, using her experiences to motivate and inspire others, especially seniors, to stay active....….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco –CU of GA - Glover Park   STORY 4: wheeler   Luke Lee, a student at Wheeler High School, has been chosen for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program, allowing him to spend his tenth-grade year studying abroad in Germany. This prestigious scholarship is granted to only 50 students from the southeastern United States. The program aims to strengthen German-American ties through citizen diplomacy and is jointly funded by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag. Luke will live with a host family, attend a German high school, and immerse himself in German culture. The program is designed to broaden students' perspectives, foster global citizenship, and promote understanding between the two countries. Luke and his family are thrilled about this opportunity for personal and cultural growth.     STORY 5: Sandwiches   More than 90 mothers and daughters gathered at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to prepare 500 sandwiches for those in need. The event was organized by The National Charity League of East Cobb, a group dedicated to community service. The sandwiches were donated to The Sandwich Project, a nonprofit organization that provides fresh, homemade sandwiches to address food scarcity in the Atlanta area. The National Charity League of East Cobb aims to strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters through shared volunteer work, promoting both community service and nurturing relationships.……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 6: smyrna   The Smyrna City Council has allocated an additional $1.2 million for a planned splash pad project, raising the total budget to $2.58 million. The splash pad will be constructed at River Line Park near the Riverview Landing development. The project had to be redesigned, resulting in a change of location within the park and an expanded design. The council unanimously approved the additional funding from the city's general fund reserves. The original location was unsuitable due to geological issues, and the new location will require parking adjustments. The project will now proceed to the bidding process, and completion is expected sometime in 2024.   …………we're back, in a moment   Break Drake – Ingle's 4 - Elon   Story 7: eagle   Bald eagle surveys conducted in Georgia this year have shown healthy nesting and successful fledging rates, including in coastal areas that were affected by avian influenza last year. The surveys, led by Dr. Bob Sargent of the state Department of Natural Resources, revealed average to above-average nesting success in the surveyed areas. This is particularly significant considering the impact of avian influenza on bald eagles and other bird species nationwide. The recovery of bald eagles in Georgia is considered a conservation success story, but the species is still listed as threatened in the state. The survey recorded 198 nest territories, with 150 being successful and 232 eagles fledged. These findings indicate that Georgia has maintained over 200 nest territories annually since 2015, with an increasing number of eagles nesting. The surveys are conducted by helicopter twice a year in different sections of the state, with the coast being surveyed annually. The positive results provide reassurance, especially regarding the coast, which experienced a significant decline in nest success rates due to avian influenza.   Story 8: Hodges   Grayson Hodges, a linebacker from North Cobb High School, has committed to playing college football at the Air Force Academy. The 6-foot, 220-pound linebacker chose the Falcons, impressed by their 10-3 record from last season. Hodges expressed his excitement about the opportunity to play for a Division I university and described it as a dream come true. His decision was influenced by the family-oriented and authentic conversations he had with the Air Force coaches, particularly inside linebackers coach Ken Lamendola. Hodges believes he will fit well in the Falcons' defensive scheme, which allows linebackers to roam and make tackles in open space. He aims to continue improving and hopes to achieve postseason success with his high school team.   Story 9: golf   The Mount Paran Christian boys golf team dominated the 2023 season and secured the Class AA state championship. They shot a team total of 290, finishing 34 strokes ahead of the runner-up. Coach Scott Varner praised the team's preparation and mental understanding of the game. He emphasized the importance of managing the golf course, capitalizing on opportunities, and maintaining a team mindset. The victory marked the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance. Varner was recognized as the Cobb County Boys Golf Coach of the Year, but he humbly credited the success to his players and their dedication.   We'll have some final thoughts coming up after this     JRM Events - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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At 77, Simeon Gipson is preparing to embark on a bicycle journey of more than 1,000 miles from Tahlequah, Okla. to Pittsburgh, Pa. Once there, he plans to compete in the National Senior Games. The thousands of miles Gipson has covered over the years started when he was nearing 70 with a last-ditch attempt to improve his declining health. He's one of many Native elders and others that embark on epic journeys and inspire the rest of us along the way.

At age 61 John Hurd became a sprinter in the National Senior Games. Twenty years later he had won 60 championships in six states and at 81 won national titles in four events. Now at the age of 91, John still competes and keeps stacking up gold medals! On this episode John tells his story all the way from his childhood to today. What makes someone want to start competing at age 61? What's his thoughts on health and training? What has changed in society over his lifetime? All this and much more on todays episode! I'm honored to have had a conversation with such an amazing person in John. He sets a great example and is an inspiration for anyone at any age! I really hope you enjoy this episode with John Hurd! Find John here: https://jhurdsr.com - Make sure to follow us on instagram and subscribe on YouTube and Spotify to not miss any new episodes! https://www.instagram.com/paintmymindpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@paintmymindpodcast

During the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month. We reflect back on our ancestors and great legends of color which have paved the way,  left a bridge to help encourage and inspire us to want to do and be better. We would like to focus on those making a positive difference in the present. Today we are beyond blessed to have with us not one but two legends. Joining us are Ms. Madonna Hanna and her Track Coach Chambers.Ms. Madonna Hanna: In her first Washington State Senior Games in 2011, Hanna won gold in both the 50 meters and the 100 meters. In 2013, in her first National Senior Games, she came in 9th in the 100 meters and 11th in the 200 meters, and earned a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 relay. Madonna won gold medals in the 50 meter dash and 100 meter dash in 2021 and 2022 in the Washington State Senior Games.Marcus Chambers (2024 USA Track Olympian)https://www.marcuschambers.com/Chambers earned All-American honors as a track and field star at the University of Oregon, propelling the team to five NCAA national titles. Chambers himself, also a resident of Tacoma, is hoping for a gold medal. He's an Olympic-hopeful in the 400 meters and is training for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to subscribe, follow and visit our sites.  Website: https://www.thevoiceofmany.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevoiceofmany/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVoiceofMany3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Voice-of-Many LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/the-voice-of-many-podcast-1417a81b7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmouE4IqrsPG2gnaERlY-ABlack History Month with Madonna Hanna & Coach Marcus Chambers (YouTube link) https://youtu.be/qWrRYsWhixkSupport the show

This “Janus Adams Show” Special features TEAM DREAM—a documentary film short about two elite swimmers (Ann Smith, 82, and Madeline Murphy Rabb, 76) and their journey to the National Senior Games. A serious contender in the run-up to awards season, this little star of a film flares with unexpected brilliance—capturing imaginations and challenging long-standing assumptions about Black people, swimming, history, current realities, the surprising facts of life (and death), and joy—“Black joy.” Guests: athletes Rabb and Smith, filmmaker Luchina Fisher, and historian Kevin Dawson. The film TEAM DREAM was made possible by the Queen Collective—an initiative begun by executive producer Queen Latifah and Procter & Gamble—to create opportunities for women filmmakers of color to tell their stories by providing access to mentorship, production support, and distribution.

Today, Kyle does a show from Pittsburg Pennsylvania while attending a conference for the National Senior Games. He has a conversation with Del Moon, the Communication and Media Relations Director for the NSGA and they talk about some of the great stories that come out of the senior games movement.

Alice Tym played at Wimbledon 5 times--limo and strawberries included. She began her tennis career before Title IX was enacted, when women athletes were not supported by their universities and had to organize their matches and transportation on their own. At 79, Alice is a gold medal winning pickleball player who says pickleball is a way to keep active and avoid loneliness.To say she is sassy is like saying the sun is hot. Funny, baudy and a straight shooter, Alice says that at this age you can either talk about your bowels or hit a ball. I had the great privilege of joining her for dinner at the National Senior Games this past spring. Enjoy Alice's irreverent humor and zest for life. Find out more about the National Senior Games at: https://nsga.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. For those who are unfamiliar, TITLE IX is a Federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Previous to this law, universities had club sports for women, but they did not receive funding or support. Deborah Slaner Larkin is the former CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974. Their mission is to strengthen and expand participation and leadership opportunities through research, advocacy, community programming and a wide variety of collaborative partnerships. Deborah also served on the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports. During her tenure at the President's Council, she co-managed the critically acclaimed President's Council Report: Physical Activity & Sport in the Lives of Girls: Physical & Mental Health Dimensions from an Interdisciplinary approach. I met her at the National Senior Games last month, where she went on to win the Doubles championship. Find out more at: https://nwlc.org/demand-ix/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

On this West Virginia Morning, Jefferson County resident and avid 5K runner Keryl Rustin recently won a gold medal at the West Virginia Senior Sports Classic. She also qualified for the National Senior Games after competing in the Maryland Senior Olympics. What makes her stand out, though, is that she's successful despite having lost her ability to see.

Everybody feels like an imposter at first until we decide to push through in order to get to the next side. It's really hard to grow if we're always comfortable but we need to get out of our comfort zone to improve. Consistency wins the game for everything and I talk about that in today's episode of The Launch Your Life Podcast with Madonna Hanna who is a competitive sprinter in the 50 meter and 100 meter dash, motivational speaker, freelance writer, and actress. Tune in today and get motivation to get started on whatever your dream is. When I got back into exercise in 2014 I had to fight with myself to do it because I had this mindset that exercise was punishment. I don't know where that came from. But I had to change my mindset and it became something more along the lines of “What can I do with this body?” I had to get really curious about it in order to make myself do things. It's really hard to grow if we're always comfortable. But we need to get out of our comfort zone to improve. I always like to tell people that the best exercise is one you'll do with consistency.  Because consistency wins the game for everything. In today's episode of The Launch Your Life Podcast, I'm with Madonna Hanna who is a competitive sprinter in the 50 meter and 100 meter dash, motivational speaker, freelance writer, and actress. During the podcast, we talk about what it's like to be an athlete in midlife and how to get started PLUS: How a download from the universe can change the trajectory of your life How coaching in anything closes the gap Tune in today and get motivation to get started on whatever your dream is. What's Discussed in This Episode: 00:00 Intro 03:36 How Madonna started as an athlete 07:20 Madonna's story of winning her team a bronze medal 12:54 Madonna's mindset shift that led her to become a world-class athlete 19:45 How coaching closes the gap 22:45 The biggest challenge for women 33:40 Becoming a midlife athlete 36:24 The best exercise to do 40:02 How to get out of burnout 41:45 Madonna's record 46:47 Moving forward with excellence Resources: Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/podcast) Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) Check out my LinkedIn posts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellegordon) Madonna's website: https://dropkickthedrama.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: A Beautiful Work In Progress by Mirna Valerio Amazon pays me a small fee when you buy using these links. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Launch Your Life Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! About the Guest: Madonna Hanna had a successful career in the fashion industry at the corporate level. She retired as an award winning fashion marketing educator. Presently, she is a motivational speaker, freelance writer,  actress, amateur competitive athlete, and she writes a monthly article for the Senior Scene publication chronicling her journey to the 2022 National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Madonna was selected as the January 2020 National Senior Games Association Athlete of the Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marianne Hamilton is a native of Sacramento, California. She attended St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, where she was among the first class of women admitted in 1970, then lived in the Bay Area until she and her husband moved to St. George, Utah in 2014. She is a lifelong journalist whose work has appeared in national and regional publications, covering the entertainment, food & wine, and high-tech industries, and more recently, arts/culture and active aging. She is also a fitness instructor and athlete who has earned more than 40 gold medals in race-walking competitions across the US. Marianne is the race director for the race walks and power walks at the National Senior Games, and at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George. Following a 25-year stint as an artist's model, Marianne now devotes much of her time to volunteer work, serving as Past Chair and Board Member of the Art Around the Corner Foundation, former member of the St. George Arts Commission, co-founder and co-director of the United States Power Walking Association, co-director of the Southern Utah Wine Guild, and special events manager of the DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival. In December of 2019 Marianne was crowned Ms. Senior Italy Universe, and in October of 2020 she received the title of Senior Games Ambassador. In January of 2022, Marianne was crowned Ms. Senior Universe. She is a three-time finalist in the Physical Fitness category at The Global Beauty Awards. Marianne is a breast cancer survivor, crediting her commitment to fitness as the key to her successful outcome. Contact Marianne Hamilton: MsSeniorUniverse.org SeniorGames.net Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimberleylinert/g Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeKimberley Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/incrediblelifecreator Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lifekimberley/_saved/

Joan Wayne is a force to be reckoned with. She has lost track of the number of first place finishes she's accumulated and it's not just because, lately, Joan is the only one competing in each of her events. It's because, even at 97 years young, she is constantly analyzing and improving her strokes well on her way to her goal of swimming in the oldest bracket of the National Senior Games. Get ready to be inspired!

This year's National Senior Games just wrapped up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The games have a sizeable turnout of Native elders that compete in over 20 different events ranging from shuffleboard to track and field. For nearly 35 years the games aim at promoting athletics as well as health and wellness for elders. We talk with some of those that were involved in the games and get a glimpse of what it was like on the scene.

Pickleball may have a silly sounding name, but it's one of the fastest growing sports in the United States.  There are more than 4.8 million players in the U.S., almost double the number from just five years ago, and more than 70 countries around the world playing pickleball. 81-year-old Dick Johnson won gold medals in mixed doubles at both the 2022 US Nationals and National Senior Games.  In this episode of FOY, the former tennis player tells Marc how Pickleball saved his health by helping him get off diabetes meds and back in shape, and what he enjoys about being part of Pickleball Nation.  Plus, USA Pickleball Director of Media Relations Laura Vossberg Gainor joins the pod to explain how and where you can learn more about the game. To learn more about pickleball, visit usapickleball.org/ To find a court near you, go to places2play.org/ GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with George Brunstad Never Too Late: Read our Rock Stars of Aging eBook. Follow Growing Bolder Follow National Senior Games Association For more information on Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga #mastersathlete  #seniorathlete #pickleball

Del Moon is with the National Senior Games, behind held this week in Fort Lauderdale *Follow them on Twitter: @SeniorGames1

Former Rock N Roll Publicist Carol Klenfner ( Rolling Stones, Elton John, The Who, and more) is a table tennis champion now rocking the table tennis circuit. She's got stories up the wazoo about all 50+ great rock n roll acts she traveled with and repped back when, but her own latest act is a pretty darn good story too.   Carol was a gritty NY gal who worked her way up through the Rock N Roll PR world and worked as a top executive for 4 decades at a prestigious firm in NYC. She married, had two daughters, and a solid career. But in 2009, when she was 64, her life started to fall apart. Right after recuperating from back surgery, Carol lost her husband. Then the recession hit and she was shockingly laid off from her job. At her age, she knew finding a comparable position would be difficult if not impossible. She had to move to find a more affordable place to live and admits it was a horrible time of grief and what felt like solitary confinement, while trying to launch her own PR business from her dining room table. She was struggling and knew she had to get out of the house and do something for her sanity. "Depression is not my thing, but I did feel terribly lonely and isolated. It was like solitary confinement. I wasn't sure what was ahead for me, but I knew I needed to get out of the house." Carol happened to catch a documentary on PBS that profiled seniors in a table tennis tournament, and it sparked old memories of having fun playing ping pong as a kid. She grabbed her friend Stephanie Palewski-Brumbach, who she grew up with and they went to check out Spin, the ping pong club and restaurant owned by Susan Sarandon.  They liked it, thought they were good enough to try out for the women's league and thrilled they were accepted. Carol who got tired of losing, hired a coach and worked her way up into league play and went on to compete and rock the national tournaments!  Del Moon Dir. of Communications & Media for The National Senior Games did a feature story on Carol. "She wonders if table tennis saved her life in a way, and she feels like a rock star among her age peers who marvel at her renewed passion for life and dedication to pursue a sport."    Carol is a great inspiration for staying in the game! Any game! At any age! She's passionate others should find their own way to “move a muscle, change a mood.”  Carol's really bummed she'll miss the National Championship of Table Tennis in Las Vegas and The National Senior Games this year because she hurt her hand, but she's learning how to play the game with her other hand.  Luckily she wasnt too bummed to come have some fun talking with me.  Carol found her Personal Best, and hopes she is an inspiration for others to pursue theirs. Go Carol!         

The Over 50 Crowd is bringing the ACTION to Ft. Lauderdale next week! 14,000 are set to compete in every sport you can imagine in the 2022 National Senior Games presented  by Humana. It's all happening May 10-23rd in and arounf Ft. Lauderdale Fla. Del Moon, The Director of Communications & Media for NSGA is excited the games are returning after 2 years off due to the pandemic. He's got a good story about how an 85 year old participant scared the heck out of him into participating himself. LOL. Check out some of the photos from prior years and you will see 'age has no limit' when it comes to staying in the game! Many who participate now in these games were never even athletes before getting involved. These games are motivating people to get involved and get into better physical condition. Plus everybody's who''s participating is having fun, traveling, meeting new people, and creating new passions. Check out whats happening with The National Senior Games and find out how you can get involved locally in your state at NSGA.org.   Makes me want to go try throwing a javelin!    

In 1967 Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially register and run in the Boston Marathon; but that was just the beginning.  By the end of the race, she had her life's mission:  to provide opportunities for women all over the world to experience the same empowerment she felt through running. Switzer founded a global running initiative that has created events in 27 countries with over 1 million female runners participating. She's a best-selling author, an Emmy Award-winning TV commentator, a member of the National Women's Hall of Fame and the National Distance Running Hall of Fame.  A true trailblazer in women's sports history, Kathrine joins Marc for episode 10 of FOY to discuss that first race in Boston, her 261 Fearless foundation and what running and the National Senior Games mean to her now at age 75. You can learn more about Kathrine at kathrineswitzer.com &  Follow her on Facebook , IG, & Twitter Follow Growing Bolder Follow National Senior Games Association For more information on Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga #mastersathletics #womensrunningcommunity #marathonwoman #mastersrunning

Can you succeed as an elite athlete without animal protein?  Masters runner Ellen Jaffe Jones has done the research and is living proof you can. The accomplished masters athlete, personal trainer, coach, speaker, and author of six books joins Marc Middleton in this episode of FOY.  They discuss the family medical history that impelled her to choose a plant-based diet, the difference it's made in her performance and recovery, the science of epigenetics and more. Plus, a GB Classic with Sean Swarner, the only person in history to climb the highest mountain on every continent, trek to the South & North Poles and complete the Hawaii Ironman – all with one lung. Follow Ellen Jaffe Jones on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Or Visit her website https://vegcoach.com/to buy her books and learn more. Marc's full interview with Sean Swarner is here:  https://growingbolder.com/radio-podcast/sean-swarner/ For more information on Growing Bolder & the National Senior Games, visit growingbolder.com/nsga #podcasts #podcast #sports #mastersathletes #masterssports#athletes #aging #fitness #nationalseniorgames #seniorgames #nsga #veganathlete

In Episode 2 of Fountain of Youth, Marc Middleton chats with Del Moon, the Communications and Media Director for the National Senior Games Association - also known as head storyteller.   Sure, some masters athletes are former college stars and past Olympians.  But as Del relates, many are ordinary folks who have overcome adversity to keep on competing, in their 60s, 80s and even past 100. To watch the video stories Marc & Del talk about in this week's episode visit: The Indomitable Dottie Gray Julia Hawkin Expands the Boundaries of Human Potential Vivian Stancil: Do Not Fear What Is In Your Heart For more information on Growing Bolder's coverage of the National Senior Games, visit growingbolder.com/nsga @growingbolder @seniorgames1 #fountainofyouth 

In our premiere episode of Fountain of Youth Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines gives host Marc Middleton a fascinating inside look behind the scenes of the Tokyo Olympics, explains how the US boycott of the 1980s Summer Games affected him, and why he has such a passion for masters sports and masters athletes. To watch the video stories Marc & Rowdy talk about go to: A Masterclass in Longevity and Making a Splash Follow Rowdy on: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn For more information on Growing Bolder's coverage of the National Senior Games, visit https://growingbolder.com/nsga/   #fountainofyouth #usmastersswimming

My guest today is Madonna Hanna a retired widow, who adds another dimension to the word retired. She continues to win awards as a senior athlete in track and field. She writes a monthly column at a local paper about her journey to the National Senior Games. She's also motivational speaker committed to preventing bullying in schools and promoting an active second act. In this episode we talked about: Having the right mindset no matter what life throws at you. Personal growth lessons learned after being bullied. Benefits of being a late in life athlete. Afraid of being too late in the game to start something new? Learn why there's no such thing! Being unapologetically an Alpha Female And more Let's continue the conversation! Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/ Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz For show notes visit http://conversations.mayilenz.com

Madonna Hanna is a retired fashion marketing educator and motivational speaker. At the age of 57, Madonna is currently a competitive sprinter competing in the National Senior Games. Marcus Chambers is an elite American sprinter, who runs for Team USA. A specialist in the 400m, he attended the University of Oregon, where he was a 10 time All American, 4 time PAC 12 Champion and 4 time NCAA Champion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shelor-select/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy