Denise Lawson’s pre-run routine has changed a lot in the 40-plus years since she competed in track meets as a teenager. These days — in between rest periods — she stretches, bounds and hydrates. Then she rounds up her retired sled dogs and gets to work.
Ms. Lawson will hit the track in Des Moines, Iowa, next week for the National Senior Games. She’s already received one award as a Humana Game Changer, an honor from the event’s sponsor for her continued advocacy for healthy living.
The 59-year-old is looking to add more hardware in the 50-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter, 400-meter, 4×100-meter relay and the shotput…