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Old 06-04-15 | 10:51 AM
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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.
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Old 06-04-15 | 12:10 PM
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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.
I've said it before and once again, your workout schedule is remarkable. Kudos for staying the course and seemingly enjoying it as you do so.
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Old 06-04-15 | 03:30 PM
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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
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Old 06-04-15 | 05:04 PM
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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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Old 06-04-15 | 07:38 PM
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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.
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Old 06-05-15 | 08:07 AM
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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.
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Old 06-05-15 | 08:08 AM
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I've said it before and once again, your workout schedule is remarkable. Kudos for staying the course and seemingly enjoying it as you do so.
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.
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Old 06-05-15 | 10:49 AM
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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.
Last year as I was heading out of our small bike-friendly town there was a returning paceline. Pacelines ALWAYS grab my attention. This one deserved a video. I would have captioned it, "75+ers In Training". Sure enough, there were 6 riders in full kit, modern racing bikes and came in at a good clip. I was amazed. No pillow seats and stacks for this crowd. Half of those riders were female.
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Old 06-05-15 | 01:42 PM
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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. . . !
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Old 06-06-15 | 10:40 PM
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