Does the illusion of wasting away in retirement scare you? Do you long to be active, travel, and make new friends? 

Then listen up!

In this episode of Courageous Retirement, Mike Weeks shares his transformative journey into the Senior Olympics. Discover how Mike rejuvenated his life post-retirement by diving into competitive swimming and other sports, leading to better health and new friendships. 

Mike and host, Vona Johnson, discuss: 

• the impact of having goals, 
• the variety of events in the Senior Olympics, and 
• how this vibrant community offers physical, social, and emotional benefits. 

If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on staying active and engaged during retirement, this conversation is a must-listen.

00:00  Introduction to an Inspiring Journey
01:05   Meet Michael Weeks: A Senior Olympian
01:59   Discovering the Senior Olympics
08:44  The Health Benefits of Staying Active
10:34   Encouragement for Future Senior Olympians
12:43   The Community and Camaraderie of Senior Games
21:52   The Growing Popularity of Pickleball
23:46  Final Thoughts and Encouragement
27:13   Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Quotes:
"I saw that 10 lane competition pool and I said, that's going to add five years to my life." Mike Weeks speaking of the new pool in his hometown.

"You don't know what the future holds. You don't know if there's an illness coming up. You don't know if you're going to have enough money to make it to the  line. There's a lot of anxiety involved with that [retirement]." Mike Weeks 

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