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Middle Aged Masochists

Series: NPR's Next Generation Radio
From: Next Generation Radio
Length: 00:03:04

A small but growing number of older rugby players are defying the odds and in many cases the advice of their doctors. Read the full description.

Bnewman_small A small but growing number of older rugby players are defying the odds and in many cases the advice of their doctors. Some of these athletes are senior rugby players. Ben Newman of NPR's Intern Edition investigates why someone would prefer cleats and a mouth guard to bingo cards.

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A small but growing number of older rugby players are defying the odds and in many cases the advice of their doctors. Some of these athletes are senior rugby players. Ben Newman of NPR's Intern Edition investigates why someone would prefer cleats and a mouth guard to bingo cards.

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Inspirational

If anything, all of that exercise is going to be what makes their lives, longer, healthier, and more fulfilling.

You got a lot of great audio from these guys, and you picked the perfect pieces to play. You really get caught up in their passion.

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