Hey Senior Marathoners! Congrats on Winning Jevitty’s Contest in Canadian Running Magazine!
After a two-year hiatus thanks to the pandemic, the Vancouver Half Marathon was back for in-person racing! Here at Jevitty, we decided to partner with Canada Running Series to hold a contest just for seniors, a contest that was featured in Canadian Running Magazine!
We want to say congrats to Janet Pritchard of Burnaby (W65-69) and Rick Horita of White Rock, B.C., (M70-74) for winning the inaugural Jevitty Golden Shoe Award!
What was our contest all about?
Well, Jevitty founder and CEO Jerry Kroll is a marathon runner. He’s also 62, so it seemed fitting to offer a prize to the oldest female and male runners who finished the race in under two hours.
The award came with a $200 purse, as well as a prize pack.
Inspiring seniors to boost their longevity through healthy living
This contest wasn’t about the money. And it wasn’t about the prize. It was about inspiring seniors – a vulnerable population in our communities – to be aware of how they are aging. And to help them understand that they don’t need to fall into the trap of ‘getting older.’
At Jevitty, we really do believe that age is just a number.
“You are never too old or frail to chase your goals,” says Kroll. He wants seniors to understand the key factor that drives health at this age.
“An important thing all senior runners should understand is their bone density levels,” Jerry says. “Understanding body and muscle mass can give you an idea of how to live healthier and improve your performance while aging.”
“The easiest way to do that is to get a body composition scan. At Jevitty, we offer DXA machines, the gold standard in body composition scanners,” explains Jerry.
Seniors can now track their health to boost longevity
With the Jevitty app now live and ‘running’ (see what we did there?) athletic seniors (and anyone else) can track their training, diet, lifestyle changes, and other factors that play a role in someone’s health. DXA Jevitty Scan results can be uploaded onto the Jevitty app, giving you an accurate reading of your lifespan. You can easily check in every day, to see how your little lifestyle changes are improving your ‘Jevitty score’. Plus, the app will update with new content on how to improve that score. And offer users unique deals with our health partners. health
Are you a senior looking for motivation to increase your health and longevity? Jevitty has the tools to get you started, and keep you moving forwards. Get daily advice on how to improve your, and track your progress – all on your phone! Download the Jevitty app, and start boosting your longevity.
