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As a young girl in the 1950s, all Louise Miller wanted to do was compete, but in those days, there weren’t many sporting opportunities for girls to compete. Those days have changed and Louise is making up for lost time in a big and powerful way!
He’s one of the most influential people in NBA history, a prolific marathoner, the author of nearly 80 books, a motivational speaker and at age 72, he has an extreme dream. Pat Williams not only wants to beat cancer he wants to help find the cure.
The winner of this year’s Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic Growing Bolder Inspiration Award is a swimmer who epitomizes the GB ethos. He’s a physician, author, yo-yo expert and world record holder. But what really makes him special is his giving spirit.
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic presented by LIMU. Once again, Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton will compete in the meet as a member of Rowdy’s Team BluFrog. Last year, Team BluFrog had plenty of croak about.
At the age of 16, both of Michael Ives’ arms were crushed in a workplace accident. He narrowly escaped losing both arms but still faced a future of pain and lost opportunities. Against his doctors’ advice, he found a new life in the gym.
She’s the first woman in history to join a very exclusive group — the Seven Continents Club. She’s run more than 240 marathons, including one in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. And Virginia Farneman didn’t even start running until her 40s!
He’s one of the best barefoot water skiers in history, but Zenon Bilas wasn’t sure whether he could make a comeback after more than a dozen years off the water. Come along as Growing Bolder puts the 50-year-old to the test.
If you think high-endurance athletes can’t fuel their bodies on plant-based diets, wait until you meet Rich Roll, who initially tried to prove his wife wrong about a vegetarian diet. He’s now one of the world’s fittest men and a dedicated vegan.
If you think you have to run or exercise vigorously to reap the benefits of fitness, think again. One of the nation’s top health reporters says a growing field of science shows doing small activities can lead to big health rewards. Find out more.
What would possess a two-time cancer survivor to compete in a 50-mile endurance run at the age of 71? Because she can. Find out how running has given Judy Shipman a whole new lease on life.
Who has Tony Handler beat at every one of his 255 triathlons? Mr. Cancer. This eight-time survivor explains how he went from being given two years to live 29 years ago to an Ironman triathlete. Find out what amazing goal he’s working toward now.
Whoever said only wine gets better with age never met Cathi Watson. She is 78 years old, an exercise evangelist and a power stair climber who believes the best time in your life is right now.