Originally Posted by
zonatandem
At age 81 am 5'7" tall and weigh 134 lbs.
Still cycle 100+ miles a week.
Spouse/tandem partner is 79, 4'10" and weighs 103 lbs.
People tell us how skinny/fit/energetic we are . . . those comments usually from obese folks who are stuffing their mouths constantly and 'can't exercise' because (fill in the ailment/excuse).
Yes, it takes work to stay fit!
I love this post. I'm a baby compared to you (I'm just 61) but this is becoming more and more my own experience. Peers and family members are accumulating health and mobility problems like it's going out of style. I just ride my bike - and they always wonder why there's such a difference.