This season was marked with several disappointments. The swims in the Clear Lake and the National Senior Game’s Triathlon were both cancelled and replaced by a 1-mile run. The was first due to chilly water and air temperatures and the second due to high E-Coli levels. Although, the biggest disappointment of the season was the…
I began doing triathlons in 2020, but it was not until 2021 when I became aware of the USA Triathlon Sprint National Championships. It was at that time that I made it my goal to qualify and compete in this event. Every year thousands of the nation’s fastest amateurs are projected to compete at USA…
My wife and I recently went on a 32 day South American Cruise. For shorter cruises, i.e. a 5-7 days you have a little more flexibility. For example, you can just take time off from training or do limited work outs as desired. During our cruise it was my intent to continue my triathlon training…
The plan! I needed a plan! My plan would be simple although maybe a bit naïve. I would first look for a triathlon early in the summer that would meet the minimum NSG requirements. Next, I would search the internet for a free training plan for beginners. My intent would be to just complete the…
Becoming a triathlete in my 50s! How it all started In the summer of 2019 while attending a photo club meeting at Fort Snelling State Park, I was talking to Patsy, a member of the club. She mentioned she had just returned from competing in a triathlon at the National Senior Games (NSG) in Albuquerque,…
History of the National Senior Games Association In 1985 in St. Louis, MO, a group of seven men and women formed the original leadership for what was initially known as the National Senior Olympics Organization (NSOO). The vision: to promote healthy lifestyles for adults through education, fitness and sport. In the fall of 1985, they…