Bonnie Frankel

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Why Bonnie ‘Rules!’

Bonnie Frankel, author of Bonnie’s Theory – Finding the Right Exercise, is long-time athlete and sports activist, and the oldest female to compete in a Division 1 collegiate sport (swimming) by changing an N.C.A.A. (National Collegiate Athletic Association) rule, in 1993. Now known as “The Bonnie Rule”, it made history. This applies to female student-athletes … Continued

ThriveGlobal.com/stories “Listen to Others” With Bonnie Frankel

Thrive Global: As part of my series about the leadership lessons of accomplished business leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bonnie Frankel. Bonnie Frankel is an author, athlete and inspirational exercise/sports training specialist. With her experience in instructing others, she has developed a unique plan utilizing the elements of Fire, Air, Earth and Water … Continued

Medium – Authority Magazine: Running and Fitness Expert Bonnie Frankel: 5 Ways To Develop Serenity During Anxious Times

Authority Magazine: As part of my series about the leadership lessons of accomplished business leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bonnie Frankel. Bonnie Frankel is an author, athlete and inspirational exercise/sports training specialist. With her experience in instructing others, she has developed a unique plan utilizing the elements of Fire, Air, Earth and Water … Continued

Super Senior Athlete Author and Activist Bonnie Frankel Helps Others During These Uncertain Times Being a Positive Role Model and a True Hero and Releases Her New Book

Press Release: What makes a hero? That is a very important question, with more than one answer. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” (Joseph Campbell) “A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown”. (Tom Hanks) “A hero is no braver than an ordinary … Continued

Should You Wear a Face Mask While Exercising?

Face masks have become an everyday part of our lives, but since they’re relatively new for most of us, many people still have questions about when and how you should wear them.

Rival – Teh Mainichi Newspapers

Now in my 40s, I am re-challenging myself at tennis.  In my twenties, I participated in the Pro Tour, but for a while, I have distanced myself. After being assigned to Los Angeles, I began to compete in amateur tournaments.  As there are regional representative tournaments, I began training off the court as well.  From … Continued

Olympic Spirit Drives This Pair of Athletes – The Los Angeles Times

On a man-made beach in Carson, a 42-year-old man follows a course that will take him to Athens one way or another, almost as if his momentum and the weight of his three gold medals won’t let him stop. On a track in Palm Springs, a 58-year-old woman takes her first steps on an improbable … Continued

Coach Runs to Tune of Different Drummer – LA Times

At 51, Frankel puts a positive spin on Loyola Marymount’s cross-country program. Bonnie Frankel is not your ordinary college coach, and she is proud of it. Just listen to runners she has coached at Loyola Marymount the last two seasons: “I was ready to quit running because I felt burned out when I first met … Continued

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