95-Year-Old Jack Eckenrode Breaks Record For Oldest Cyclist to Complete 20K at 2023 The National Senior Games
What do you hope to be doing at 95 years old? How about being the oldest person ever to cycle a 20K race at the National Senior Games?
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July 17, 2023 at the National Senior Games
In our latest wrap up from the National Senior Games, Pittsburgh natives are showing us what it means to keep Growing Bolder.
Father & Son Duo Taking Alzheimer’s One Mile at a Time
Travis and Mark Macy are a father and son who spent a lifetime together pushing their physical limits by participating…
Speeding Up Instead of Slowing Down
At 71 years old, John Komoroske is in the best shape of his life. The best part? He believes you can do it too.
Cycle of Life
When Mary Shanklin decided at age 60 to ride her bike across the country to raise money for the Adult Literacy League, it wasn’t a bump-free ride. In fact, she nearly quit on day two. Learn how she was able to shift her mindset and persevere to be an inspiration for all.
Stop Waiting, Start Living
Bill White used to count down the years until retirement. Then, when he turned 58, he quit his job and hit the road on his bicycle.
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson has an impressive way of celebrating his birthday each year — he rides his bike 100 miles. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, you’ll never guess his age: 94! We catch up with this longevity superstar.
The Ride of Their Lives
Parkinson’s disease robs people of their independence and strips away their ability to control their own bodies. So how could that be considered a blessing? Meet Larry Smith and John Alexander, who are using their disease to change lives.
Joe DeSena
Joe DeSena, creator of the Spartan Races, is an extreme athlete so extreme that other extreme athletes say, “You’ve got to be kidding me!” Find out how he’s trying to spread the word that we’re all far more powerful than we even realize.
Sean VanGerena
In 2008, Sean VanGerena survived a horrendous car wreck that left him with a TBI, a broken neck and he then suffered multiple strokes. Now, he’s on the U.S. paratriathlon team. His spirit, courage and attitude will inspire all of facing challenges.
Bob Lee
The book “Tuesdays With Morrie” deeply touches millions of people around the world, but when Bob Lee read it, it inspired him to embark on a mission to make a huge difference in the world. Find out why he now rides to save lives.
Cycling for a Cure
Ask Greg Crawford what he did on summer vacation and you’ll get a terrific story about a guy who knew he couldn’t help find a cure for a rare children’s disease in the lab so he created a way he could help — by putting in 8 hours a day on a bike.