Ellen Jaffe Jones aims for the podium at this year’s senior games!
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Ellen Jaffe Jones, 70, is competing in the National Senior Games in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, from May 14-24, participating in seven events for her age group. The Senior Games have been a part of Ellen’s life since she first took her kids to see the inaugural event in St. Louis during the 1980s. Originally there to support her cousin, Ellen now returns as a competitor.
GetSetUp in the Race
“Racing is all about showing up!”
And that’s what Ellen plans to do at the Senior Games. Her goal is to participate in all seven events, including the final 1500-meter race, as long as she stays healthy and uninjured. Ellen’s favorite events are those with the least competition, but she also enjoys the relays. This year, she’s going to the games with sponsorship from GetSetUp.
GetSetUp, dedicated to empowering older adults to learn, share, and explore throughout all stages of their lives, seemed like the perfect sponsor fit for Ellen’s goals.
“People need a sense of community, and GetSetUp makes it so easy. The process of aging together can make us all feel so connected!”
Ellen will not only be sharing her accomplishments with the GetSetUp community but also highlighting her knowledge of fitness and healthy eating by appearing in classes and as a guest speaker on the GetSetUp platform.
Be the Change You Want to See
“I wanted to be available on a different level for my daughters. I grew up around a lot of secondhand smoke and people who aged before they needed to. You don't have to sit back in the easy chair and let life float by.”
At her 50th high school reunion, Ellen noticed how opportunities for women have changed. When she was in school, extracurricular options were limited, but now, women have many more opportunities to explore and excel. “The opportunities for girls and women are much greater. Now women can and should go out and take advantage of them.”
One way Ellen explores and learns new things is by jumping in and listening to a GetSetUp class.
“GetSetUp is the best from what I can see to jump in and listen to a class. On some other sites, you have to go through a super maze to watch a class, but with GetSetUp it’s almost instant gratification.”
Her Motivation to Keep Running
Ellen learned what not to do from poor examples in her family regarding health and wellness as they aged. She watched her older relatives get sick due to neglecting their health, so she focused on doing the opposite. After a long career in TV news and media consulting, Ellen started running toward health at 28 and hasn’t stopped since. She’s competed in 252 events in her age group on a vegan diet and believes this lifestyle has helped her avoid the breast cancer that has affected other women in her family.
“I’m not competitive. That’s not why I run. I run because my parents were so sick and diseased they couldn't lift my kids, let alone babysit. Entire generations miss each other without even knowing it. I want to be there for my grandchildren if I have some.”
Ellen finds motivation in a desire to be around for future grandchildren and follows a lifestyle similar to those in the Blue Zones, known for longevity. She firmly believes in staying motivated to live your best life by eating organically, exercising, engaging in intergenerational communities, and exploring things that interest you. “Some people think that when you retire it’s a time when people sort of give up and think life is over. I want to show it can be the beginning of a time for lots of interesting things!”
For those interested in getting started with running, Ellen recommends finding a local running club.
“Don’t be intimidated by these clubs, there’s almost always someone there to run with slower or walking paces.”
She believes starting with a sport is a great way to find community.
“People ask why I am doing this. I feel I’m working for elder people to be respected and remind them that they are relevant and can stay relevant. It’s all about choices.”
