Aging Athletes: Finding Your MotivationGuest(s) Lee Bergquist Topic Healthy Aging Topic Info Author, Lee Bergquist joins the show to provide an inspiring account of a growing subculture of Americans who are challenging the notion of what it means to grow old. These Baby Boomers can hardly be considered old, yet this huge group is rewriting the rules of aging. These stories of trials and perseverance will motivate you to achieve YOUR best. Guest Info Lee Bergquist started competing in age-group track meets in his forties. He trained to run as fast as he possibly could and got into the best shape of his life. As a journalist, it didn’t take long to see a story in the people around him. He traveled from Maryland to California to gather material for his book. Lee, an award winning journalist, has been a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for more than 25 years. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Now, at age 55, Lee no longer races, BUT, he does exercise every day! Website Book Title Second Wind: The Rise of the Ageless Athlete Host Barbra Alexander Show Date 7 / 14 / 2009 |



