The Joy Of Age
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The Joy Of Age
Fresh Copper River Salmon on the grill for dinner! Mouth waters while cooking and, unlike Atlantic fish, is full of flavor!
Us old guys don't burn calories the way we used to. So we have to get maximum nutritional mileage out of every single one. Tastes good and good for you.
After my free weight session at the gym it was a treat. Today is aerobic day. Looking forward to a great ride.
Us old guys don't burn calories the way we used to. So we have to get maximum nutritional mileage out of every single one. Tastes good and good for you.
After my free weight session at the gym it was a treat. Today is aerobic day. Looking forward to a great ride.
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From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
Fresh Copper River Salmon on the grill for dinner! Mouth waters while cooking and, unlike Atlantic fish, is full of flavor!
Us old guys don't burn calories the way we used to. So we have to get maximum nutritional mileage out of every single one. Tastes good and good for you.
After my free weight session at the gym it was a treat. Today is aerobic day. Looking forward to a great ride.
Us old guys don't burn calories the way we used to. So we have to get maximum nutritional mileage out of every single one. Tastes good and good for you.
After my free weight session at the gym it was a treat. Today is aerobic day. Looking forward to a great ride.
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Yeah, about the time I hit 52 I wanted that, 'balance' for my body.
I Have it now, Took hard work, lots. I am now, 4 years into a body I like, that works and Is medication free. I am currently working on pedaling technique and upper body flexibility.
OP, you nailed it with the thread title.. I feel 30 again, I am there
I Have it now, Took hard work, lots. I am now, 4 years into a body I like, that works and Is medication free. I am currently working on pedaling technique and upper body flexibility.
OP, you nailed it with the thread title.. I feel 30 again, I am there
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From: northern michigan
Bikes: '77 Colnago Super, '76 Fuji The Finest, '88 Cannondale Criterium, '86 Trek 760, '87 Miyata 712
I wail the snot out of this 57yr old body. Did it again today. It's been that way for 40some years.
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Last night I grilled salmon from lord-knows-where that came home frozen from the store and it was pretty good but I'm certain yours was much, much, much better.
Glad I can still get out of bed, get dressed, go to the bathroom, etc.................all by myself!
Oh, yeah, and ride the bike and toss bags of mulch around the yard like I did today to help my gardener/wife.
Glad I can still get out of bed, get dressed, go to the bathroom, etc.................all by myself!
Oh, yeah, and ride the bike and toss bags of mulch around the yard like I did today to help my gardener/wife.
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From: North Carolina
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
Hammered with the Licensed Riders last night for 2 hours then followed that up with a fine Italian meal and some Italian wines. Of course I knew to avoid the front and just use their wheels as much as possible. The Joys and "Wisdom" of age!!!
And still playing golf regularly.........can't hit it nearly as far but I'm much more accurate and have improved the short game. Life is grand.
And still playing golf regularly.........can't hit it nearly as far but I'm much more accurate and have improved the short game. Life is grand.
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After my spine trauma and two surgeries, the second of which was a bit over three years ago and gave me a 9 hour drug induced nap while the doc played, I have to acknowledge my body is as good as it is going to get. A few dents in the legs, some droopy toes, one leg a third smaller than the other, and so forth tell me the machine just isn't what it used to be. So, from a guy who was living off the road system in Alaska in his 50's and 60's to a city dweller who is very appreciative of a neighbor who helps with the heavy stuff I am sailing on the river of life.
A bit of humor: You ought to see the look on people's faces when I ride up on my bike, struggle to get off due to weakness in my toes and the balls of my feet, grab my cane and head off. Not as much fun as it used to be when I fell off.
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From: northern michigan
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AT 78 1/2 (halves count at both ends of the lifeline) I am thankful I developed first a tolerance for physical and mental activity and then an absolute like for it. It built a structure I am taking full advantage of now. Nevertheless, I am having to adjust to the Go Slow part of life.
After my spine trauma and two surgeries, the second of which was a bit over three years ago and gave me a 9 hour drug induced nap while the doc played, I have to acknowledge my body is as good as it is going to get. A few dents in the legs, some droopy toes, one leg a third smaller than the other, and so forth tell me the machine just isn't what it used to be. So, from a guy who was living off the road system in Alaska in his 50's and 60's to a city dweller who is very appreciative of a neighbor who helps with the heavy stuff I am sailing on the river of life.
A bit of humor: You ought to see the look on people's faces when I ride up on my bike, struggle to get off due to weakness in my toes and the balls of my feet, grab my cane and head off. Not as much fun as it used to be when I fell off.
After my spine trauma and two surgeries, the second of which was a bit over three years ago and gave me a 9 hour drug induced nap while the doc played, I have to acknowledge my body is as good as it is going to get. A few dents in the legs, some droopy toes, one leg a third smaller than the other, and so forth tell me the machine just isn't what it used to be. So, from a guy who was living off the road system in Alaska in his 50's and 60's to a city dweller who is very appreciative of a neighbor who helps with the heavy stuff I am sailing on the river of life.
A bit of humor: You ought to see the look on people's faces when I ride up on my bike, struggle to get off due to weakness in my toes and the balls of my feet, grab my cane and head off. Not as much fun as it used to be when I fell off.
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Got challenged to a race, on my local cycleway, by a young fella with a bunch of mates. I was on me shopper bike cw man basket. We both went for it; he was up on the pedals, I flipped down a couple of gears to avoid getting off my arse. I edged ahead nicely, wringing the old birds neck, when I heard this abuse coming from behind.
Guess I won. . . !
Guess I won. . . !
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