
Ed Shadle
Ed Shadle is the ultimate do-it-yourselfer. Now nearly 70, he dreams of breaking the world land speed record, and to achieve his goal, he’s built himself the ultimate racer — a jet engine-powered racecar.
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Ed Shadle is the ultimate do-it-yourselfer. Now nearly 70, he dreams of breaking the world land speed record, and to achieve his goal, he’s built himself the ultimate racer — a jet engine-powered racecar.

Pat Williams is a member of the Growing Bolder TV Show on-air team and one of the top executives in professional sports. He’s run 58 marathons, written more than 70 books and is one of America’s top motivational speakers. And he has incurable cancer.

Like many who suddenly find themselves without a job, pro cyclist Marty Jemison wondered where his life would take him. He finally decided to listen to his gut and follow his passion. Now he’s bringing everyone along for the ride.

What would you do if you were told you had three years to live? When Tina Stull received that terrifying diagnosis in 2002, she got busy living. Find out how she beat cancer and launched a new career on the racetrack.

It’s one of the most difficult feats in golf — shooting your age. Leo Luken has done it 815 times (and that number goes up all the time!), starting from the ripe old age of 71. Now 92, Luken says he’s driven from within.

Veteran television reporter Sally Kidd is also a triathlete who is about to combine her passions for fitness, travel and adventure into a trek to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. And she’s doing it for a great cause.

Olga Kotelko is considered one of the greatest athletes in the world. She holds 23 world records, including 17 in her current age category. And she’s a spry 91 years young!

When he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1994, Wally Hild vowed that not only would he live but he’d also live to compete in an Ironman triathlon. He did both. Find out how he went from dying to thriving.

Dermatologist, masters swimmer, author, Guinness World record-holder, Special Olympics coach — there are few people as passionate about life and committed to making a difference as Dr.Lucky Meisenheimer.

Looking for a fun way to get fitter faster? Hop on a bike! Fitness expert Selene Yeager has tips for picking out a bike and helping you get on the road to riding your way lean.

What would you do if you had all the money in the world and a lifetime to spend it? Kermit Weeks realized early on that for him, the sky’s the limit. He owns an airplane museum but only recently discovered his true life’s purpose.

Art lovers may know Rob Elowitch as the head of an upscale New England gallery but wrestling fans around the country know him as Robbie Ellis, the sexiest sexagenarian super-stud in wrestling.