The Long Run – September 2013
Association News Sue Hlavacek Joins NSGA Staff We are pleased to announce that Susan A. Hlavacek has accepted the position of Director of Events and Programs for the NSGA beginning October 1st. Sue’s experience, professionalism, and personality is a great addition to the NSGA Team. Hlavacek most recently served as the Director of Sports for the
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“On a Wing and a Prayer” – September 2013 Athlete of the Month
On a Wing and a Prayer 55 year old Joe Garcia of Ferndale, Washington has a competitive spirit, but he had more on his mind than simply running a race when he qualified for the 2013 National Senior Games Presented by Humana. We couldn’t believe our eyes when we encountered Joe dressed in native garb
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The Long Run – August 2013
SPECIAL PHOTO EDITION A Look Back at the 2013 National Senior Games Presented by Humana There were many words used by our athletes to describe their visit to Cleveland: Surprised. Delighted. Entertained. Befriended. Excited. We could share a lot of words about the experience, but we would rather share a few of the images from
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“This One’s for Mom and Dad” – July 2013 Athlete of the Month
Linn Dunton, 56, Pine Valley, California In August of 2007, Linn Dunton of Pine Valley, California was enjoying a full life as a teacher, track coach, wife and mother of four. With one phone call she was thrown into a battle for her life with a diagnosis of breast cancer. She says she put it
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The Long Run – July 2013
Association News Personal Best Tour Rocks Chicago, Il and Canton, OH The hits just keep on coming. What better way to highlight the rock and roll theme of the 2013 National Senior Games Presented by Humana in Cleveland than to recruit a real rock and roll star to help get out our Personal Best message
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The Long Run – June 2013
Association News Personal Best Tour Visits Ft. Jackson, SC and Phoenix, AZ The variety of setting and athlete profiles continued to grow as our Personal Best Tour spotlighted an Army tennis player in South Carolina and a salon owner in Arizona. On Armed Forces Day we saluted Col. Jamie Houston, a 59 year old
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“Where in the world is Ron Snipe?” – June 2013 Athlete of the Month
Ron Snipe, 69, Port Angeles, Washington Senior athlete Ron Snipe loves geography. He made it his college major, studying in Mexico City and earning degrees at the University of Utah and Utah State, where he played on the varsity soccer team. A large portion of his career has been as a sales rep, consultant and
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The Long Run – May 2013
Association News A Memorable Presentation in DC The Personal Best Tour made a splash at the opening ceremony of the DC State Senior Games, held at the historic and recently renovated Howard Theater on May 6. Sprinter Oscar Peyton, who ran his first ever track meet at age 49 and ten years later is
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“Trying Something New” – May 2013 Athlete of the Month
Marie Neaves, Townsend, Delaware Marie Neaves of Townsend, Delaware may have a career working in a library, but she is no mere bookworm. Marie is not one to shirk a challenge, and she’s had her share. Trying something new got her involved in sports after she became a senior, and it’s been one thing after
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The Long Run – April 2013
Association News Personal Best Tour debuts in San Antonio The opening ceremony of the Texas State Senior Games on April 4 was the setting for NSGA’s inaugural Personal Best Tour event, and the presentation was well received. Marc T. Riker, NSGA CEO with assistance from three time Olympian Bob Nieman recognized Bill Altman of San Antonio
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