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What drives an extreme athlete? Find out from Ellyn Brown, a 54-year-old Alaskan who is the U.S. mountain running champ and one of the best snow shoe racers alive.
Ed Shadle is the ultimate do-it-yourselfer. Now nearly 70, he dreams of breaking the world land speed record, and to achieve his goal, he's built himself the ultimate racer -- a jet engine-powered racecar.
It's never too late to make a difference, learn to look your best or even break a few world records. See how you too can redefine your place in the world.
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee features 20 acres of motorcycles and memorabilia. It commemorates the history of the company and the people who have made Harley-Davidson one of the most recognized brands in the country.
Pets and Their People: Love at First Sight for Two Retired Runners Posted by Kris DiGiovanni Published: January 10, 2009 (First in a weekly series about interesting pets and the people they own) Today I’m interviewing a retired racing Greyhound, WJS Kittyhawk, who owns Sandy Scott, a retired cross-country racer and champion cyclist. Me: So, Kitty… May I call you Kitty?… I...
THE LONG SUCCESSFUL ROAD TO REDEMPTION In 2007, I was training quite vigorously with the goal of winning a national cycling time trial championship at the National Senior Games (aka Senior Olympics) in Louisville. I had only recently recovered from a broken neck suffered in a time trial event in late October of 2005 when an official stepped in my path as I raced towards the finish line....
I’m fascinated by anyone who outperforms those much younger. Out runs. Out paints. Out thinks. Out dances. Out swims. It never used to happen but it does now with growing frequency. It’s no longer uncommon to create your best work later in life. Sandy Scott is a good example. After whipping everybody in the State of Florida, the 70-year-old cycling superstar moved on the Alabama...
Our pal Sandy Scott is at it again. This week, he raced away from the competition at the National Senior Games in Texas. Find out how much fun the 71-year-old cyclist is having "beating up on the kids."