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Dr. Dot Richardson: Paying it Forward

When she won two Olympic medals in the sport of softball, Dr. Dot Richardson vowed to take one of them around so that every child could wear it for a moment. All of the kids loved the opportunity, but for Richardson, one particular child stood out.

Growing Bolder Radio Show: July 14, 2012

It’s never too. Need proof? One of the greatest sportswriters of all time explains how he almost didn’t have a career because editors thought he “wasn’t too bright.” Plus, meet a man who flew around the world at 76 and the oldest female NCAA athlete.

Diana Furey

This 52-year-old grandmother of two is now the oldest female to ever compete in NCAA athletics. And just started running six years ago. Find out why she not only returned to college, but tried out for — and made — the track team!

Gretchen Reynolds

If you think you have to run or exercise vigorously to reap the benefits of fitness, think again. One of the nation’s top health reporters says a growing field of science shows doing small activities can lead to big health rewards. Find out more.

William Randolph

Two years after battling throat cancer, William Randolph decided to finally fulfill his lifelong dream of flying solo around the world. At the age of 76, he took off in a homemade single-engine plane and had the adventure of a lifetime.

Frank Deford

In his 50 years in the business, sportswriter Frank Deford evolved from the “not very bright” kid to one of the most gifted, respected and versatile writers of our time. Deford died in 2017 at the age of 78. In this 2012 conversation with Growing Bolder, he revealed the two athletes he thought were the most compelling of all time.

Barbara Hannah Grufferman: Beautiful at Every Age

Turning 50 is not just about moving up in age — it’s a chance to change the way we look at aging on the whole! Barbara Hannah Grufferman says we need to worry less about what others think about us and start feeling great about ourselves.

Gary McKechnie: See the Sights

Do you put life on hold — sabotaging your plans before you can ever really start to make them? Travel expert Gary McKechnie says nothing, not a small budget or time crunch, should stop you from seeing the sights.

Gary McKechnie: Go After Your Goals

He had dreams but no plans to achieve them — until a friend pressed him to make a change. So Gary McKechnie focused on what mattered and became a huge success.

Roger McGuinn: Never Stop What You Love

He’s been performing for decades, but Roger McGuinn says he’ll never stop! As long as he loves singing and songwriting, he’ll keep it up, and he has some pretty good role models.