Betty Lindberg, Breaking Records at 96
As an avid masters runner, Betty Lindberg was disappointed when races were cancelled due to COVID-19. But she didn’t let that stop her. At 96, Lindberg found a new challenge: virtual racing.
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Neal Unger
Neal Unger is a stereotype-smashing 60-year-old who refuses to let anyone define him or his life. His passion in life is skateboarding, and he says it’s the best way he knows to quiet his mind. He shares his “dude logic.”
Ida the Incredible
She stands just 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs just 83 pounds, but Ida Keeling is a true heavyweight. Fresh off her world-record run at the Penn Relays, the 100-year-old runner talks to Growing Bolder about the power of attitude.
Mike Campbell
Have you ever felt like you are too old to do something? That will change when you meet a 90-year-old hockey player!
It’s Time to Get Moving
What makes people wake up before the sun to lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement? In a word: hope. See how people who meet at start lines all across the world have discovered a way to improve their bodies, minds and futures.
“You’ve Been Passed By An 86-Year-Old”
A record number of runners and walkers gathered for the historic 39th annual Winter Park Road Race, but there was one runner everyone wanted to meet — 86-year-old Ann Kahl. She gives you a pep talk for incorporating movement into your life.
Harriette Thompson
Meet the three-time cancer survivor who is also the oldest woman to ever run a marathon. We get an inspirational message of hope from 92-year-old Harriette Thompson about what’s possible in life.
Melvin Brown
Find out how a great laugh and a desire to make people smile can be all it takes to make the world a better place! Get your toes tapping with the one and only Movin’ Melvin Brown!
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Robert Drapkin, M.D.
Meet the highly respected cancer doctor who took up weightlifting in his 50s because he wanted to prove something life-changing and maybe even life-saving to us all. Now in his 70s, wait until you hear how he is smashing world records and changing the world’s perceptions on fitness for older adults.
Team Growing Bolder Podcast #3: Betsy Hughes, Charles Eugster
In this episode of the Team Growing Bolder Track Shack podcast, Track Shack co-owner Betsy Hughes explains why it’s never too late to transform your life. If you need more inspiration, listen to 96-year-old fitness superstar Charles Eugster shares his tips for getting started.
Charles Eugster
Charles Eugster is a 96-year-old superman who is the greatest athlete in the world over the age of 90. He says you can discover your own Fountain of Youth at any age. He didn’t find his until his mid-60s!
Celeste Callahan
Multisport athlete Celeste Callahan is 72 years old and nothing like the grandmothers of the past! Find out what drove this triathlete, marathoner and mountain climber to discover her passion for living life boldly.