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What is it about a challenge that lures even the most sane of us to take on huge risks? Meet a woman who started swimming after her brother’s sudden death at 34. Now 60, she just swam her way across the English Channel and into the record books.
Joe Johnston may be one of the greatest masters pole vaulters of all-time and this may be one of the greatest masters track stories of all-time. Where else are you going to be amazed, have a laugh and learn the secret to life?
Who’s ready for a road trip? The world’s fittest truck driver checks in with us from the cab of his truck to tell us what kind of response he received from our first story and how he’s changing lives of truckers everywhere.
Judy Myers doesn’t look her age, and she doesn’t act it either. Find out how standing up on her two bare feet changed her body, opened her mind and put the spark back in her life.
Growing Bolder is all about pursuing passions. And sometimes that means quitting your job as a successful Washington attorney to do what you love best — running ultramarathons. Find out why Bryon Powell gave up a legal career to run.
Joe Cross had a great family and a successful career. But he was extremely overweight, sick and slowly dying. He explains what motivated him once and for all to change his life. He’s down more than 100 pounds and off his medication. Find out how.
With all due respect to the dozen former Olympians and more than 1,000 other competitors, the swimmer with the largest and loudest fan support at the U.S. Masters Swimming national championships was a 71-year-old woman from Minnesota named Ann.
Nolan Shaheed lives a double life. He’s one of the top jazz musicians in the world, performing with artists like Stevie Wonder and Duke Ellington, and he’s also a world-record-holding track and field superstar.
Three-time cancer survivor Susan Helmrich says she’s learned one thing from her health battles — every day is a gift and she intends to each it. Find out how she’s combining her passion for swimming and finding a cure.
Legendary health and fitness expert Kathy Smith explains exactly what you should be doing to age well. From the types of activities to the length of workouts, find out what you need to know to live a healthier, longer life.
Ed Whitlock is living proof of the possibilities of exceptionally successful aging. The 81-year-old recently smashed two world records in the mile and the marathon. He shares his secret to success, and it’s something anyone can do.
96-year-old Mary Anne Cooper is a masters swimmer who inspires others to look for life’s little miracles and embrace aging with a positive attitude.