At the age of 56, Danny Mo­nistere may be in the best shape of his life.

The Wylie resident is pursu­ing an athletic career most peo­ple left behind in high school.

Six years ago, he discov­ered the USATF Masters track program. Itching to get back into the sport, Monistere be­gan training for an opportuni­ty to compete in outdoor track events. That training has paid off, with Monistere earning three trips to the Masters na­tionals.

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By Jackson King • [email protected]