Originally Posted by
AlanK
1) Like someone such as Nolan Ryan, you are a genetic freak (in a good way
). There are some persons who age remarkably well and remain remarkably vital and healthy well later in life. If you are such a person, congrats.
2) You're highly delusional. No matter how well you take care of yourself, for most of us, physical ability declines steadily after our mid-30s. This isn't to say we can't remain healthy as we age, only that we can't do the same things in our 60s that we could in our 30s.
Hooray, I must be a freak! 15 years ago I weighed 50 pounds more than I do today. 15 years ago I managed a 12 mile bike ride by the end of the summer -- I've finished a couple of 200k brevets so far this year.
Physical ability declines with age, but for people who remain physically active, it doesn't decline very fast.