This week, we talk to our oldest Seasoned Athlete to date: 73-year old Cherie Gruenfeld. Cherie is one of the most decorated Masters Triathletes in the world, having won the Ironman World Championships title in her age group thirteen times earning the F70-74 course record. In this episode, Cherie talks about how she had to create opportunities to play sports at a time when they weren't available to girls and women, how her unstoppable spirit helped her have one of the greatest races of her life, and how her greatest passion may be the work she does helping low-income kids achieve their own bold goals through her Exceeding Expectations Foundation.
SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHERIE GRUENFELD
Age: 73
Sport: Triathlon
Quote: "I can do anything if I can just get in the game."
Website: http://eefoundation.org
Email: cherie@cheriegruenfeld.com
EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - CHRSTINA WILLIS
Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature triathlete Christina Willis.
EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CHRISTINA WILLIS
Age: 42
Sport: Triathlon
Quote: "Thirty percent of triathlons are physical - the other seventy is mental."
Instagram: @willis0624
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