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  There’s a myth that athletic ambition fades with age. That competition is for the young. That after 60, it’s time to slow down, sit back, and spectate. But the truth? Many people discover their athletic fire after 60—and they’re not just training. They’re competing. From pickleball tournaments to powerlifting meets, from masters swim relays to senior track events, older adults are showing up, suiting up, and proving that age is not a barrier—it’s a badge of resilience. 🏅 Why It Works Age Brackets Level the Field : Events like the National Senior Games and Masters divisions offer age-based categories (60–64, 65–69, etc.), so competitors face peers—not prodigies. Health Benefits Are Real : Training improves heart health, bone density, balance, and mental clarity. It’s not just about medals—it’s about mobility and longevity. Community Is Stronger Than Ever : Senior leagues and clubs offer camaraderie, mentorship, and shared purpose. The social glue is often stronger than the s...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #41 on Amazon in  hot new releases/running and jogging, #83 in midlife self-help, and #130 in travel biographies and memoirs. Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, runnin...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #41 on Amazon in  hot new releases/running and jogging, #83 in midlife self-help, and #130 in travel biographies and memoirs. Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, runnin...

  US Review of Books has just recommended  Racing Against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss. " Weiss has a knack for humanizing the process in a way that compels audiences to believe they, too, can experience a modicum of that success and transformation." To read the full review, click HERE , Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get ther...