COLUMBIA — After hurting her back 26 years ago, Martie Delon never saw herself racing competitively. But after her physical therapist told her about racewalking, Delon never looked back. Now, Martie Delon, 81, and her husband Floyd Delon, 80, are members of Heartland Racewalkers in Kansas City and participate in competitions frequently.
Racewalking brings couple to Show-Me State Games
Sunday, July 18, 2010 | 6:32 p.m. CDT;
updated 6:49 p.m. CDT, Sunday, July 18, 2010
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