An Athlete ’til the End
In the world of sports, it’s nothing new when athletes retire at the ripe old age of 18. If they’re still playing when they hit the big 3-0? They’re ancient, a physical marvel for the world to admire. Three ground-breaking female athletes who continue to participate in sport—swimmer Shane Gould, 50; luger Anne Abernathy, 53; and sprinter Irene Obera, 73—gathered to discuss the impressive gains made in women’s sports, to tell stories of past triumphs and to emphasize the benefits of athletic participation at any age.
Woman of Strength
In 2004, Kara Mann became the National Strongwoman Champion, less than two years after first starting to compete in the sport. After winning that competition again as recently as 2006, she is now a two-time national champ. Where did she come from and how did she get there so fast?
Love Thy Sporting Self
Get the most out of your sporting experiences and appreciate the awesome body that lets you do it. Summon your senses, splurge on some gear, spread the love, take a risk, stroll down memory lane, be a rookie, reach those goals and conduct a muscle love fest.