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59-Year-Old Runner Inspires Active Aging Through Sled Dog Care
7/15/2025
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- At 59, Denise Lawson from Springfield, Virginia, has transformed her life by returning to running after health challenges. Competing in the National Senior Games, she champions the powerful connection between physical activity and mental sharpness. Alongside her passion for running, she finds fulfillment in caring for retired sled dogs, inspiring others to embrace an active and engaged lifestyle as they age.
