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…