After injury and rehab, South Dakotan finds new stride in senior athletics
Former engineer-turned-race walker has earned national medals. Now, he's eyeing his first running event at the National Senior Games
SIOUX FALLS — Age can be an unforgiving reminder of the passage of time. But for Brett Hestdalen, it’s also a lens through which he’s sharpened his resilience.
In the late 2010s, Hestdalen was gearing up for the South Dakota Senior Games when he tore his hamstring while training. He decided to forgo the final two weeks of his training in order to compete at the state games, but following the competition, Hestdalen had pushed the injury well beyond its limit, suffering a complete tear of his hamstring.
In his late 50s at the time, Hestdalen’s road to a full recovery was shaping up to be long and winding. It was going to take years for the Abercrombie, North Dakota, native to get back to normal, but Hestdalen has never been one to shy away from a challenge. He was determined to overcome his setback.
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