Month: August 2025

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Abbott World Marathon Majors 6 City Challenge 2020

I lost some of my best marathoning during the covid lockdowns. My last Marathon was the Marine Corps Marathon, October 27, 2019. I was 68 years old.

I had completed 2 stars for the AWMM, including Boston and New York City, and was enrolled in the Chicago Marathon when the lockdowns hit. I donated my entry fee to charity, Paws for Chicago, and said “good bye” to ever achieving the AWMM 6 stars.

During the lockdowns, I was able to achieve the virtual Abbott World Marathon Majors 6 City Challenge 2020. This is my award for running on my treadmill during those dark days.

Thank you, AWMM for hosting the many virtual runs that kept me going. I am happy to have achieved this award.

Journey On! Keep Questing!

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Every Woman’s Marathon Training! Long Run Week 6 of 15

Assignment: 14 miles. Completed: 3:49:36, 15:36 pace.

New strategy: Run 13 minutes, walk 17 minutes. Seemed easier than walking the entire 12 miles last week.

First half marathon completed since my 60s, pre-covid lockdowns. The last was the Humana Rock ’n Roll Half Marathon, Las Vegas, November 17, 2019, 2:44:39, 12:34 pace.

Ten women who are older than me finished last year’s Every Woman’s Marathon.

Next week: 15 miles.

Journey On! Keep Questing!

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Saturday Mornings with 261 Fearless Club Los Angeles!

Hi Dear Family, Friends and Neighbors!

261 Fearless Club Los Angeles in motion!

Enjoying the sights and sweet smells of the South Arroyo. Chatting and logging another 5k+. Building strength, endurance and heat tolerance. Strengthening friendships. Welcoming new member, Sue.

If this sounds good to you, please come on out and spend an hour with us!

261 Fearless Club Los Angeles meets on Saturdays at 9:00 am at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103.

We are here for you,

261 Fearless Certified Coach Pat

https://www.261fearless.org/clubs/261-club-los-angeles/

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A Walk in the Park with the Paramount Road Runners Senior Walking Club

Hi Dear Family, Friends and Neighbors!

Would you like to:

  • get outside
  • breathe some some fresh air
  • enjoy a relaxing walk in a beautiful park
  • in the company of others?

The Paramount Road Runners Senior Walking Club is here for you!

The Paramount Road Runners Senior Walking Club meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am at Paramount Park, 14400 Paramount Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723, https://www.paramountcity.gov/recreation/paramount-park/. We would love to have you join us. Just look for our blue shirts!

A warm welcome to our newest members, Maria and Jose! We are looking forward to many happy times together.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Ken and Pat, RRCA Certified Coaches

PatQuests.com @WeAreParamount @paramountchamber @paramount_posts

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Another Long Run Sunday!

Continuing on my quest to complete another full marathon, the Every Woman’s Marathon, I was blessed to be able to complete today’s assigned 12-mile long run. Training at 80 degrees and 80% humidity was quite a challenge. I power-walked the entire distance, testing my ability to stay ahead of the cut-off time of 17:45 min/mile

Next Sunday – 14 miles! Uh oh!

Thank you so much for all the prayers and good thoughts you can send my way!

Journey On! Keep on Questing!

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SO BOSS! We are the COLTS! Celebrating Our Class of 1969 Carson High School 55th Reunion!

We are still together after all these years! We found each other and stay together on social media, FB and IG. Colts and Friends Forever!

We got together to laugh and dance to our ‘60s tunes on October 5, 2024. We are already looking forward to our 60th Class Reunion in 2029!

“Be there or Be Square!”

Grooving,

Pat Buss Winiecki, CHS Class of 1969

I am in the front row, 4th from the right in a black dress.

Journey On! Keep Questing!

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Call to Congress! Daughters of the American Revolution 134th Continental Congress, June 25 – June 29, 2025, Constitution Hall, Washington, DC

Hi Dear Questers!

I was deeply honored to join the Daughters of the American Revolution, Western Shores Chapter, on August 5, 2018. I served as Chapter Regent, 2022-2024, and am currently serving as Co-Chaplain, 2024-2026. It is truly a high honor and a privilege to serve.

I had a memorable time attending the 134th Continental Congress! NSDAR Continental Congress is always an ideal destination business/vacation that I greatly look forward to.

I am deeply pleased to have served as a voting delegate and a Hospitality Committee volunteer member of Tiers – Sections K-M. A must-attend for me are the Business sessions, and I am grateful to have had the privilege of attending them.

I also carved out time to walk to the iconic and inspiring monuments of Washington, D.C., including the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall, the Lincoln Memorial, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Arlington National Cemetery and the Military Women’s Memorial. A truly well-rounded trip.

Thank you, Dear NSDAR for putting me in touch with the Patriots and Spirits of Time.

Pat Winiecki

District XIII Assistant Director / America 250! Chair

CSSDAR

Western Shores Chapter

Journey On! Keep Questing!

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Ladies Auxiliary of the California Sons of the American Revolution: Harbor Chapter

Hi Dear Questers!

Reunion time at the Sons of the American Revolution Harbor Chapter! We reunited after summer recess, dining at our usual hangout, Raffaello Ristorante, West 7th Street, San Pedro, CA.

In February 2024, I was honored and pleased to join the Ladies Auxiliary of the California Sons of the American Revolution https://www.californiasar.org/ladies-auxilliary/. I have received the Bronze and Silver America 250! Medals and greatly treasure them. I am journeying on to the Gold!

Pat Winiecki

District XIII Assistant Director / America 250! Chair

CSSDAR

Western Shores Chapter

Journey On! Keep Questing!

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Great Fun at the Annual Commissioner’s BBQ!

It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve our City of Paramount as a Senior Services Commissioner https://www.paramountcity.gov/government/commissions/senior-services-commission/. I was appointed on April 21, 2020, and have served as Chair, Vice Chair and Board Member.

Every year, our City Council celebrates our Commissioner’s services by hosting a BBQ, always including great company, delicious food and a fun-filled activity. This year, it was painting! YAY!

Thank you, Dear City of Paramount, for an inspiring, memorable evening, filled with laughter, bonding and camaraderie.

Here’s to another sparkling year!

Commissioner Patricia Winiecki

Journey On! Keep Questing!

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A Beautiful Tuesday Morning with the Paramount Road Runners Walking Club

Hi Dear Family, Friends and Neighbors!

Treat yourself! Come on out and enjoy our Beautiful people and the outstanding weather! 

The Paramount Road Runners Senior Walking Club warmly invites you, your friends and family to join us in taking a heartwarming and inspiring walk around Paramount Park, 14400 Paramount Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723, https://www.paramountcity.gov/recreation/paramount-park/, on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am. Just look for the blue shirts!

See you out there,

Ken and Pat, RRCA Certified Coaches

PatQuests.com @WeAreParamount @paramount_posts @paramountchamber

Journey On! Keep on Questing

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