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 May 16, 2025

The Long Run May 2023

The Long Run May 2023

by NSGA Admin / Monday, 15 May 2023 / Published in Newsletter

GAME ON!

Competition, Fun Highlight Softball Championship

The 2023 National Senior Games Softball Championship has been completed in Columbus and champions have been crowned. The weather started cold and wet but was followed by three great days of play. The Berliner Sports Complex did not disappoint the athletes, and the athlete celebration and Parade of Teams by state was spirited at the Columbus Clippers game. Watch the scoreboard video of the parade here!

We have also opened 2023 Softball Photo Gallery – check it out at this link.

Read about the event and find media coverage links and a list of the Gold Medal teams in our wrapup story on NSGA.com.

NSGA News and Events – Softball Championship


2023 Registration – Nearly 11,500!

We’re happy to report that nearly 11,500 athletes have registered to compete at the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana! We’ll have an exact number for you next month. This total includes the participants in the Softball Championship. On to Pittsburgh!

 


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Check out the remaining options and save. Also, remember that when you book online with Team Travel Source you are automatically entered into a drawing for a Mediterranean Cruise for Two!

Book Online and Save!

 

 


Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Gold Medal!

It’s always cool to see what the medals will look like for each National Senior Games. The logo and medal design for each Games is always different with elements that highlight the host city. Pittsburgh is the City of Bridges, so the bridge image was an easy choice.

Pittsburgh is also known as the City of Champions, and we are bringing thousands of champions devoted to successful aging to add to the legacy. There’s your Gold – Go get ‘em!

 

 


Flame Arrival Ceremony to Feature Rooftop Drone Show

The trend is growing to present beautiful drone flight light shows as an alternative to fireworks. The Flame Arrival Ceremony is set for Saturday, July 8th and will be held in a new rooftop terrace space at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The drone show provided by Sky Elements will be in a spectacular setting overlooking the Allegheny River and downtown.
The Torch Run will begin at the Willie Stargell statue by PNC Park and cross the Rachel Carson Bridge into the convention center and will arrive at a cauldron specifically homemade in the Steel City.

Also, save the date for the Celebration of Athletes on Friday, July 14th which will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Pirates at the iconic PNC Park, with on-field recognition and the Parade of Athletes happening prior to the game. Athletes will be admitted free with reserved lower level seats. Discounted friends and family tickets in our sections will be $15 per ticket (normally $40+) before fees. Registered athletes with a valid email address in our database will be sent an email in the next week or so to claim their free ticket and to purchase friends and family tickets.


The Andy Warhol Museum

Get Ready for a Sensational Summer in Pittsburgh

Plenty of exciting new experiences wait for you in Pittsburgh. From engaging cultural exhibits and friendly golf competitions to KidsBURGH celebrations and new craft food and beverage locations, your Pittsburgh itinerary is about to get a boost in fun!

Opening in May at The Andy Warhol Museum, The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions will allow visitors to experience audio and visual highlights of the band, including music from its early recordings in 1966, as well as unseen footage from the band’s live performances and Warhol’s screen tests. The exhibit will run from May 12 through Sept. 25, and more information can be found at warhol.org.

New upscale mini golf venues in the Strip District put a modern spin on this typical leisure activity. Exclusive to visitors 21 years and older, the recently opened Puttery offers a variety of cocktails and small plates paired with three themed, nine-hole course. Similarly, Puttshack, slated to open later this summer, will allow a family-friendly mini golf experience with modern technology, colorful lights and great food – until 8 p.m., when it also shifts to a 21+ model, adding a variety of crafted cocktails to the mix.

Recent enhancements made at PNC Park are sure to delight foodies and sports fanatics alike throughout the 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Eating at PNC Park is a culinary adventure, and now, guests will have access to several new beer markets and eateries as well as a walk-in, grab-and-go market with touchless self-checkout. Plus, the stadium also is utilizing Evolv technology to simplify and speed up the entry process at each gate.

Additionally, Pittsburgh’s food and craft beverage scene continues to grow throughout Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods. There are numerous new dining experiences that will excite the tastebuds of every foodie, including: Ritual House Downtown, Viet Nom Nom in Squirrel Hill, Sultry F&B and Piper’s Pub in South Side Flats – and, Fish Nor Fowl recently reopened! New additions in craft beverage include: Aslin Beer Co. in the Strip District, Big Sewickley Creek in Sewickley, Back Alley Brewing in Dormont and a new East End Brewing Company location in Mt. Lebanon.

Finally, this summer is a big milestone for two of Pittsburgh’s family-friendly attractions, as Kennywood and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium are celebrating 125 years with visitors. Kennywood boasts exciting additions this season, including a new, thrill-seeking ride, Spinvasion, the return of popular Raging Rapids and a variety of new food and beverage options.

Learn more about these new experiences, attractions and more at VisitPITTSBURGH.com.


MAY ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Keryl Rustin, 74
Kearneysville, West Virginia

Running Blind…with Faith, Motivation and Tenacity
By Del Moon

You won’t find a more determined person than Keryl (pronounced “Curl”) Rustin. She adapted to being born visually impaired, finished school, raised three children and had a satisfying working career at a VA hospital in West Virginia.

Then, at the age of 52 a rare neurological condition gradually took the rest of her sight. Now what?
“It was challenging for me to go through losing my sight before I began running,” she recalls. “I was fighting depression and wondering where my life journey would go. But I pulled myself back up and did not want to play the pity game any longer. Even though I was blind I am capable of doing things and I had the initiative and the motivation to learn and participate in society.”

Keryl started running in 2020, enjoyed the experience and has since completed 15 races, mostly 5Ks. She could not find a trainer who would work with her, but she found a powerful ally and spirit coach who helped her become a competitive runner – her granddaughter.

“It wasn’t pre-planned. During COVID my granddaughter Gabbi and I went out for regular walks, and one day I told her I wanted to run,” she shares. Gabbi said, ‘You can do it Grandma!’ and it started that way.

“I have never been tethered,” she continued. “Gabbi would just give me instructions like, ‘Grandma, go right’ or ‘Grandma there’s a car coming’ or ‘Grandma, there’s gravel on the road.’ Imagine that – a seven-year-old girl was giving me cues!”

For her races Keryl would find a guide to run alongside, which is permitted in the rules. In 2021 she became the first blind person to run the Maryland Senior Olympics 5K. Next was the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana, where she was unexpectedly faced with the ultimate challenge she could imagine.

“My friend Kat Hansen accompanied me to Florida. She’s not a runner but she found an app that I could use to direct me on the course. But the day of the race she couldn’t get it to work and told me there’s no way I could do the race. I replied, ‘I’m here and I’m going to do it even if I have to crawl.’”

Incredibly, Keryl said a prayer and ran the 5K along the beach in Fort Lauderdale unassisted and unnoticed.

Her plan was to listen and follow the footsteps of the other runners. “It was challenging for me to stay in the middle, and I wasn’t able to keep up at times,” she says. “I knocked down a few cones on the way when I got behind. But I’m so grateful to the other runners because they were yelling at me to go to the right or the left to get by. They didn’t even know I was blind, or how much they were helping me complete the race.”

Keryl had no words to describe the experience. “I cried like a baby after it all. The people I met didn’t question me about my abilities, they accepted and embraced me as an individual. The conversations were about camaraderie more than about my blindness.”

She now sees a bright future with running and can’t wait to run the 5K in Pittsburgh. “I am definitely hooked! There’s nothing like it,” she proclaims. “If I’m feeling sad or pessimistic I go out and run or do brisk walking and I feel so free. The ‘runner’s high’ people talk about definitely happens for me.”

What is her advice for others wanting to try something new? “They need to have faith in oneself, motivation, and tenacity. If they incorporate even one of those things they can overcome. But people are visual and just saying words to them doesn’t always have an impact. When I use myself as an example and share the challenges that I overcame, then they get it.”

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SENIOR HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Help The Games, Help Pittsburgh and Help Yourself to a Good Feeling!
By Andrew Walker, MPH; Director of Health & Well-Being

With 11,000+ athletes from all over the country competing in the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana, more than 3,000 volunteers will be needed to create a successful event in Pittsburgh, PA.

While the deadline to register for this year’s competitions has passed. Pittsburghers and others can still participate by registering to volunteer. Historically, we always see athletes who want to help when they are not in competition, and we are inspired by their spirit of serving their peers.

The benefits of volunteering are well documented. Health science research shows that volunteering improves lives. You will get a boost to your well-being in many ways, including:

  • contributing to mental well-being
  • providing long term health benefits
  • generating social capital
  • gaining new skills
  • increased social interaction
  • creating corporate and nonprofit visibility

In addition to boosting your well-being, your presence and assistance as a volunteer substantially contributes to one of the largest age friendly events in Pittsburgh since the Games were last hosted there in 2005. The Games will produce significant economic impact and generate social capital for the City of Champions.

The Western Pennsylvania region will witness the beauty of active aging, building on efforts of the Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh initiative. The Games can make a significant contribution to one the goals of the initiative, which is to change perceptions about older adults and combat ageism. More than 10,000 athletes over the age of 50 will show Pittsburgh and the world the joy of active aging, thus making a positive contribution to their campaign.

“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

Click Here for Volunteer Information and to pick your assignment. Boost your well-being and support Age Friendly Pittsburgh!


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