Anyone who knows or knows of Vera Koo will admire her for her outstanding athleticism. Yet, she didn’t grow up as a fierce competitor, but trained herself. In this post, we can see what she has passed along to her daughters as competitors, and why her husband has been a life coach to encourage her to compete and not give up.

Professional shooter and author Vera Koo shows us the many ways she’s stepped out of her comfort zone, both personally and professionally.

Gone are the days of considering one’s senior years as a time spent sitting on the front porch in a rocking chair, watching the world go by – especially if you are Vera Koo. Find out why Vera competes in the Huntsman World Senior Games.

Vera Koo never slowed down after she retired. Find out what this amazing former pro-shooter is doing with life now.

Vera Koo, former professional action pistol shooter has another side, a facet to her life, which includes being a lover of the arts and theater. In this round-up post, Michelle Cerino reminds us of where Vera’s been – from Broadway to an art museum. Michelle takes away valuable advice from Vera, who is an icon and a sage.

Michelle Cerino rounds up several past posts by Vera Koo surrounding her openness to new experiences, including windsurfing and zombie hunting.

Vera Koo explains how she conquered the fear of public speaking while at SHOT Show this year.

Move over Chevy Chase. Vera Koo’s family vacations contain harrowing events, heart-warming times together and travel to exotic locations.

Michelle Cerino did a bit of digging and unearthed videos that follow and document Vera Koo’s successful shooting career.

Vera Koo’s second book, “Wisdom and Things,” is now available for sale in China and online.

Vera Koo has been a globe trotter for several years. Reading her accounts of travel is like having a friend describe a journey. You won’t want to miss this round-up of places Vera’s been.

Throughout the years, championship shooter Vera Koo has integrated her Chinese upbringing into her modern American lifestyle. Find out how she mingles four Chinese concepts into everyday living in this collection of stories.

Vera Koo explains why maintaining a strong mind and continually setting goals are important parts of her life. In this round-up of several of her posts at The WON, we may receive inspiration to do the same for ourselves.

Vera Koo is offering the audiobook version of her memoir, “The Most Unlikely Champion,” to accommodate her listeners who prefer to remain hands-free and informed.

Vera Koo, champion professional shooter, has faced physical challenges throughout her course of competitive years. Michelle Cerino delves into Vera’s past columns regarding how she healed from injuries and kept herself healthy.

Michelle Cerino gleans through Vera Koo’s past columns to find tips for competition. After all, as an eight-time Bianchi Cup champ, Vera Koo has the street cred for this type of advice.

At 77 years old, Vera Koo looks back on her life and describes how she came to realizing the importance of self-love and finding yourself.

Vera Koo shares with us her passion for sweet treats, especially cookies. She also gives us advice on how to shut off the desire for cookies and other sweets when you need to drop a few pounds!

Vera Koo inspires us yet again to keep pushing as we age, and to never give up on our dreams and talents.

Seventy-seven-year-old Vera Koo looks back at her life – all the trials and tribulations, combined with wonderful memories – with gratitude. Find out how she achieved a mindset that allows her to be happy.

Vera Koo reflects on the power of forgiveness, and how 30 years ago, she took this course in her life. Find out why she believes it was the right thing to do.

Vera Koo takes us with her on a journey to Spain, where she traveled extensively throughout the country and saw two performances by Flamenco dancers.

Vera Koo visits the Chelsea Garden Show in London. Along with learning more about this historical event, we also find out more about Vera’s philosophy of aging and traveling.

Vera Koo spent Valentine’s Day alone this year, but it didn’t make her sad one bit. Find out why.

Vera Koo is determined to forge ahead and keep honing her shotgun skills for the next Huntsman World Senior Games. Find out why.

Vera Koo offers wisdom about evolving into appreciating the simple and fine things you find in life and in people.

Vera Koo’s family decides to relive the past, on a houseboat adventure. Go with her to Lake Mead and experience the magic. It looks like you can go back in time.

Vera Koo’s daughter, Shane, describes what it’s like to return to the sport of climbing, and about how not only the technology has changed, but the entire social aspect of it.

Vera Koo writes, “Although I cannot expect to be on top of my game at this point in my sporting clay shooting journey, it feels good to be striving toward improvement. I don’t feel stale. I feel invigorated. At 75-years old, I have a reason to exercise. I have a carrot to chase, a challenge to drive me and help keep me focused.”

Vera Koo learns how to put on the brakes when training for competing, which can apply to so many other facets of life.

Vera Koo describes her summer vacation with family in tow, to search for the elusive geoduck clam on the shore of Washington state. Find out what she learned, and it has more to do with family than the clam.