How old are you?
75 3/4
Where do you live?
Upper Peninsula Michigan
What is your history with sports and athletics?
At age 36, I heard a talk by Dr. Sheehan, an early disciple of running and fitness. I was in mid life crises, gaining weight, 4 kids and a stressful job. After hearing him talk, I went to a health gym at work and ran 20 minutes on the treadmill. Whoopi! Now 50,000 miles later, I’m still running. Along the way, someone dragged me into trying something called a triathlon. Loved it and have never stopped.
What do you enjoy most about being an athlete?
Being with other positive, happy, energetic, likeminded people.
Have you experienced any challenges or obstacles?
Getting old!!!
What is your “why?”
Why not? Why doesn’t everyone want to experience the success of accomplishing something physical?
What is your favorite gear or equipment?
None. Love to run and love my bike. Hate swimming so my triathlon wet suit is not on any favorite list.
What’s next?
I’ve had open heart surgery with a bypass, a new valve and a pacemaker in the summer of 2020 so had my race plans put on hold. I was hopping to finish my first Ironman as a 75 year old. Oh well, what’s one more year. I registered for Ironman Wisconsin in 2021.
Any fun facts about yourself?
I love the packers, enjoy a beer or two, shoveling snow and chopping my own firewood.
Do you have any advice for someone interested in getting started?
FIND A GROUP OF LIKE MINDED NUTS!!!
