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| Power Style Wellness Connections |
She,s Running Her Life
By Cheryl Stuck
Sally Moyer really wanted to be on the track team in high school, but
wasn’t allowed to because, “in those days, track was just for boys,” Sally said. Girls
were not allowed to participate in the sport in college either, even though she majored
in physical education at West Chester State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. Sally
forgot about running until age 38, when her husband, Charlie encouraged her to run
with him. “It was hard for me at first, because I was out of shape.” But the couple began
entering short road races, and eventually even ran in the 1992 Pittsburgh marathon
together. After that, Sally decided to stick to the half marathons because “they are
easier to train for, but it’s still a challenge to run 13.1 miles.”
Sally runs outdoors three days a week, “no matter what the weather.” She has a
schedule: Tuesday and Thursday she runs up to five miles, and on the weekend does
a slow run of about nine miles. “Sometimes it’s hard to make myself get out there,
especially if it’s really cold or miserable, or dark, but I’m always glad that I did. I feel
much better after being in the fresh air.” The other days, she uses an elliptical trainer
or goes for a long walk. Her method apparently works, since she came in first in both
the 2005 and the 2006 Triple Crown in her age group for all three races. In the 2005
event, she also came in first in the half-marathon and another first place in her age
group for the10K at the 2006 USA Master’s Track and Field Championships in
Charlotte, North Carolina. “Entering these races is just an excuse and incentive for me
to run a little harder than I would if I was running alone and had no goal.”
Listening to her body, Sally gives herself a couple of days of rest if she suspects an
injury coming on. “If necessary, I will see a doctor to correct a problem before it gets
serious,” she said.
Now, Sally is training for the Senior Olympics which will be held in Louisville June 22-
July 7. The national competition is expected to draw approximately 1,200 athletes over
age 50 to compete in 18 different sports. Sally, age 62, will run in the 10K road race. “I
appreciate the opportunity to participate in a sport that was never available to me when
I was young,” she said.
In addition to the physical side of running, Sally enjoys the camaraderie that comes
with participation in the races. “You meet the nicest people,” she said. To be a part of
an event as big as the Senior Olympics “will be a special treat for me. My goal is to run
hard and enjoy the race.” Volunteer at the Senior Olympics
If you want to get involved in the Senior Olympics that will be held in Louisville June 22-
July 7, you can volunteer to help out. Various positions are available for more than
4,000 volunteers of all ages. Some of the duties may include assisting with athlete
services, like registration or assembling and distributing goodie bags. Others may help
with giving athletes water along the course or managing volunteer check-in. There are
over 150 volunteer activities to choose from. All volunteers will receive special edition
T-shirts and other incentives based on the number of shifts they staff. For more
information:www.2007seniorgames.com (click on “Volunteers”) or call (502) 893-1940.
By Cheryl Stuck
Sally Moyer really wanted to be on the track team in high school, but
wasn’t allowed to because, “in those days, track was just for boys,” Sally said. Girls
were not allowed to participate in the sport in college either, even though she majored
in physical education at West Chester State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. Sally
forgot about running until age 38, when her husband, Charlie encouraged her to run
with him. “It was hard for me at first, because I was out of shape.” But the couple began
entering short road races, and eventually even ran in the 1992 Pittsburgh marathon
together. After that, Sally decided to stick to the half marathons because “they are
easier to train for, but it’s still a challenge to run 13.1 miles.”
Sally runs outdoors three days a week, “no matter what the weather.” She has a
schedule: Tuesday and Thursday she runs up to five miles, and on the weekend does
a slow run of about nine miles. “Sometimes it’s hard to make myself get out there,
especially if it’s really cold or miserable, or dark, but I’m always glad that I did. I feel
much better after being in the fresh air.” The other days, she uses an elliptical trainer
or goes for a long walk. Her method apparently works, since she came in first in both
the 2005 and the 2006 Triple Crown in her age group for all three races. In the 2005
event, she also came in first in the half-marathon and another first place in her age
group for the10K at the 2006 USA Master’s Track and Field Championships in
Charlotte, North Carolina. “Entering these races is just an excuse and incentive for me
to run a little harder than I would if I was running alone and had no goal.”
Listening to her body, Sally gives herself a couple of days of rest if she suspects an
injury coming on. “If necessary, I will see a doctor to correct a problem before it gets
serious,” she said.
Now, Sally is training for the Senior Olympics which will be held in Louisville June 22-
July 7. The national competition is expected to draw approximately 1,200 athletes over
age 50 to compete in 18 different sports. Sally, age 62, will run in the 10K road race. “I
appreciate the opportunity to participate in a sport that was never available to me when
I was young,” she said.
In addition to the physical side of running, Sally enjoys the camaraderie that comes
with participation in the races. “You meet the nicest people,” she said. To be a part of
an event as big as the Senior Olympics “will be a special treat for me. My goal is to run
hard and enjoy the race.” Volunteer at the Senior Olympics
If you want to get involved in the Senior Olympics that will be held in Louisville June 22-
July 7, you can volunteer to help out. Various positions are available for more than
4,000 volunteers of all ages. Some of the duties may include assisting with athlete
services, like registration or assembling and distributing goodie bags. Others may help
with giving athletes water along the course or managing volunteer check-in. There are
over 150 volunteer activities to choose from. All volunteers will receive special edition
T-shirts and other incentives based on the number of shifts they staff. For more
information:www.2007seniorgames.com (click on “Volunteers”) or call (502) 893-1940.