Jim Axelrod
He was living a glamorous, exciting and successful life as a network news correspondent. So why was he so miserable? CBS News reporter Jim Axelrod explains how he found the keys to making a mid-life correction and got on the right path.
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Kate Walker
Five years ago, Kate Walker was dealing with the painful effects of osteoporosis and her doctors warned she may never walk again. Rather than accepting that, she decided to get stronger. Today, she’s a world champion weightlifter.
American Woman Conquers English Channel At 60
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.
Roy Rowan
Throughout his entire life, journalist and veteran Roy Rowan has been on the front lines of history. Now he’s trying to change the way history sees our aging population in his new book, “Never Too Late: A 90 -Year-Old’s Pursuit of a Whirlwind Life.”
Jumpin’ Joe and the Joe Dome
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?
Eric Gelber
Eric Gelber is on a one-man mission to eradicate an incurable cancer. He’s so committed to the cause that he just completed a 44-hour, 155-mile run! Find out how much he raised and why he pushes his body to such extreme limits.
Shannon Miller Uses Olympic Spirit to Battle Cancer
Shannon Miller is the most decorated American gymnast in history and arguably one of our nation’s top athletes. Her entire life is dedicated to health and wellness, but suddenly, her world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with cancer at 34.
On the Road with the World’s Fittest Trucker
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.
He Has No Legs But Still Stands Tall
Just a few years ago, Roderick Sewell was a homeless teenager with no legs who was failing school. Today, he’s a world-class athlete, attends college and he’s set his sights on a big goal — making the Paralympics team.
Big River Man
Slovenian Martin Strel is the most famous endurance swimmer in the world. Part Borat/part superhero, he conquered the entire length of the Amazon, swimming for 66 days and 3,278 miles through waters teeming with deadly creatures.
The Barefoot Competitor
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.
Bryon Powell
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.