My wife would disagree. She would contend that failure to read directions completely is a sign that the reader is male.

My father in law (87yrs) says you know you are old when; If it doesn't hurt, it doesn't work. He says I'll know all about it when it arrives. Something to look forward to? bk

I was getting old this year. (I'm 54, about to be 55 in a couple of weeks.) Parts were hurting, I was slowing down, it took too long to get off the couch or out of the bathtub. I had things to complain about from my head to my toes, literally. (Of course, no one would listen)

I bought a bike in June. Felt like a kid (with a sore butt, but hey) on my new bike. I've been getting stronger and younger ever since.

I still grin like an idiot when I top 20 mph; I still think of my bike just like I did when I was a kid -- a freedom machine.

Maybe I won't be as strong as I was in my twenties, but who knows? I could EASILY become as strong as I was twenty years ago, and then I can maintain that for a long time, God willing.

I'm not old. I'm getting younger every ride.

Perhaps we should all read Tennyson's poem "Ulysses", which concludes:

Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho'
We are not now that strength which in the old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are;
One equal-temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.



No denial of creeping mortality or diminishment of body-- humans don't ever "drop" mother nature. It is in the heroic heart that we FiftyPlussers all take rightful refuge.......any 62 year old out at dawn gathering miles at any speed has already morally and spiritually beaten the steel-thighed youth who blew by him. You're old when you no longer get out of bed in the morning and embrace life with your heart and mind. Will Dehne and the rest of you here are young; some 28 year old watching tv game shows seems older by far.
;)

I am always amazed when a thread that died 11/29/2004 somehow gets revived a year later.

Do folks go searching for old threads to revive?

Strange.

I look at getting old in 2 ways:
You are getting old when you are not as good as you used to be. (competive)
You are old when you quit. (quality of life)

I became aware that I am old when I realized I would rather go to dinner at this gal's house:

http://www.oxo.com/dynimages/recipe_...ianich_lrg.jpg

...than go on a hot date with this one:

http://britneyspears.ac/images/bs1.jpg

Of course "Old" can mean different things to different people. A person is mentally old when all the joy that might come from living no longer matters to them. A person is physically old when they are tottering around, unable to function normally. We do get physically old, but that old depends on how well we take care of ourselves, genes, and luck. Eventually, I probably will get physically old, though some folks can remain remarkably fit and able in their seventies. I have know a few spry folks in their eighties. Mental old is the thing to guard against. Life can be fulfilling and enjoyable for its entire duration if we can keep the right attitude. At 57, I am only old in terms of years lived-years left to live. Physically, I'm in good shape and I've been lucky. Mentally, I'm active, alert, and alive to the possibilities that my remaining life holds. All this does not mean that I see some grand purpose in life or that I am not saddened by the passing of time and my youth, but I try to make the best of things. I'm still alive, so I believe I ought to enjoy the experience as much as possible. By the way, I attribute much of my health and positive attitude to cycling. I've been doing it all my life in one form or another. A nice glass of red wine helps things a whole lot as well.

You guys are no fun.

I define middle-age as anyone who is at least ten years older than I. Without giving it a lot of thought-old would probably mean anyone who is burned, buried or disposed of in the manner of their choice! In other words: the day I stop moving is the day I become old.

I have to agree, it's like a SIN if you tell someone you feel "OLD"!! I've got Reiter's Syndrome, IBS, reacurring painful hemoraids and some days I just feel OLD!! Yes, the cycling has helped, I've lost 2 inches in my wasitline and dropped some pounds and I really enjoy riding my bicycle, I've even come appreciate "HILLS" for the workout but I can tell after 4 hrs. of labor at my job, the pain in my ankles and knees, ect. that I'm not getting any younger and I don't fool myself, your right there's a lot fewer years ahead of me than behind but I don't dwell on it for too long as I'm trying to get as many enjoyable moments and memories before the physcial won't let me do anything but recall the memories! :)

Cycling has to stay FUN, I don't train, do intervals, watch a heart monitor, (Gad going up the big hills here in Colorado, I'd probably die of HeartAttack, watching the monitor!!), I just RIDE and yes, sometimes after a good ride, I don't move fast and I even hurt a bit but it was such a enjoyable thing while it was happening, it was worth the pain and feeling OLD!

Old is a state of mind.
Only 72, with only 3600 miles under the tires so far this year.
What's you excuse?

Ok, cycling makes us all feel younger and healther which makes us feel physically better but is there a study that says cycling helps us mentally as well?

There are all sorts of studies that show that challenging your mind in any dimension is healthy for your mind - be that crossword puzzles, balance, or making all the decisions necessary to successfully negotiate a trail, road or other place your bike might be taking you.

Do a Google on:

physical activity mental ability aging

the results are too numerous to list here.

old is my age plus twenty...at any given time.
i.e. now old is 70, but when I am 70 old will be 90.
this way, as someone said, I'm getting "older", but I will never be "old."

that's deep!

In other words...I may be getting older, but I refuse to grow up. That's my motto. :D

There's an analogy here somewhere...an old thread about getting old comes back to life...ummmmm.

Man, with that I will go and get on my trainer for an hour.

Oops, too old at 65 to do that.

Hmm!

Perhaps go back to bed?

No, think I will give the trainer a go. After all, I am only as old as I think, and I am thinking about being 20 this am. :D

Those Spinervals really give you a workout.

Taking a few moments break here to let my heart rate get down below 100.

I am doing, "No Slackers Left Behind" which requires almost 100% output.

It is designed for triathletes, racers, etc.

Lots of high speed intervals (120 cadence or more) lots of stnding, cycling through all the gears at constant cadence.

I challenge any other 50+r to join me in this video!

You will be surprised at how difficult this may be.


Hey, B.J. Ondo - this if FUN for me. :D Strange as it may seem to you, we all have different ideas of "riding for fun"

Man, that felt great! 40 minutes of intensive, interval oriented workouts.

As I get back in shape, I will increase the resistance on my trainer for more of a challenge!

Should be a beautiful day for a ride later on. That is, a ride for fun - you know - hills, high speeds - fun!

Old is when women who, years ago, looked like they could be friends of your mother now look like damned attractive babes.

It took 73 posts, but finally, we nailed it. Thanks, GG!

:beer:

Anyway, cool graphics.

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:


Old is the inability to adapt. Always think young and explore new things. :beer: