Growing Up Vs. Growing Old
02-22-16, 11:38 AM
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I'm maintaining my immaturity.
02-22-16, 11:41 AM
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Some of these responses are so clever.
Swim, Bike, Run gives me the quality of life I want , the quantity has yet to be determined. (I'll get back to y'all on that)
Swim, Bike, Run gives me the quality of life I want , the quantity has yet to be determined. (I'll get back to y'all on that)
02-23-16, 03:58 PM
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I blew it. It is just too dam late for me to grow up now. I may grow old but not up. In December on the eve of my 70th I bought a fat bike....now I just have to ride in the winter 
02-24-16, 06:11 PM
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There is a time in your 30s when your juvenile thing would probably be better on the shelf. Then when you turn about 60 you'll want to use it again.
02-24-16, 07:57 PM
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I would like to produce a website called Modern Immaturity, as a take-off of the magazine Modern Maturity.
I feel that maturity is over-rated, in any event.
Agreed. You're only young once but you can be immature forever. Personally I try not to make any concessions to age. That being said I've had to adapt to various orthopedic and health issues to keep on keeping on. Can't run anymore but thankfully I can cycle hard and long enough to scratch my itch.
I feel that maturity is over-rated, in any event.
Agreed. You're only young once but you can be immature forever. Personally I try not to make any concessions to age. That being said I've had to adapt to various orthopedic and health issues to keep on keeping on. Can't run anymore but thankfully I can cycle hard and long enough to scratch my itch.
02-24-16, 08:18 PM
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I would like to produce a website called Modern Immaturity, as a take-off of the magazine Modern Maturity.
I feel that maturity is over-rated, in any event.
Agreed. You're only young once but you can be immature forever. Personally I try not to make any concessions to age. That being said I've had to adapt to various orthopedic and health issues to keep on keeping on. Can't run anymore but thankfully I can cycle hard and long enough to scratch my itch.
I feel that maturity is over-rated, in any event.
Agreed. You're only young once but you can be immature forever. Personally I try not to make any concessions to age. That being said I've had to adapt to various orthopedic and health issues to keep on keeping on. Can't run anymore but thankfully I can cycle hard and long enough to scratch my itch.
02-24-16, 08:18 PM
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When I roll out on the beach time slows and the horizon disappears.
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02-24-16, 08:25 PM
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02-24-16, 08:42 PM
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"The only age is Not Dead Yet"
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02-24-16, 08:49 PM
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I dunno, I'm 54, and haven't really felt the need to grow up yet. 
I seem to be gradually growing older though, I just can't seem to get around that. But it's mostly just about hair, either losing it or over-growing it, so nothing to get stressed over. 
I seem to be gradually growing older though, I just can't seem to get around that. But it's mostly just about hair, either losing it or over-growing it, so nothing to get stressed over.
02-24-16, 08:52 PM
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Growing Up Vs. Growing Old
Just today, I came upon this previous exchange:
My most reflective (to me) post about cycling and living was this one:
Just today, I came upon this previous exchange:
Several years ago, I had lunch with a couple of MD's and the discussion turned to the vissicitudes of life, such as sudden death, and trivial symptoms that are a harbinger of a serious disease. The conclusion of our conversation was that old chestnut to live life every day to the fullest.
As we were leaving, the surgeon, a marathon runner said, "Well, any day with a run in it is a good day for me." I was already a serious cyclist for many years, but it suddenly clicked for me; any day with a ride in it is a good day for me.
Ever since then, I make a definite effort to ride my bike every day…
As we were leaving, the surgeon, a marathon runner said, "Well, any day with a run in it is a good day for me." I was already a serious cyclist for many years, but it suddenly clicked for me; any day with a ride in it is a good day for me.
Ever since then, I make a definite effort to ride my bike every day…
02-24-16, 09:03 PM
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02-24-16, 10:44 PM
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Never give up. Never grow up. Just say yes to life. Did 40' of one-legged pedaling intervals on my rollers yesterday, then went to the gym and lifted heavy. Today I skied 26,000' of vertical. Tomorrow it's back on the rollers for an hour, then lifting for PRs. Saturday we might ride a century on our tandem, team age 136. Yeah, by the middle of next week we'll be fried, which is good.
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02-25-16, 12:28 AM
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As to immaturity. There's an old saying.....He who lives with a child has a Zen master in the house. This is the immaturity to which I aspire.
02-25-16, 05:27 AM
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Guess I'm one not afflicted with.....
PETER PAN SYNDROME
I embrace my age and the fact that my body is deteriorating around me is a fact of life. I have no intentions of living forever, nor do I even want to. I ride for the "in the moment enjoyment" and will accept my passing with opened arms.
PETER PAN SYNDROME
I embrace my age and the fact that my body is deteriorating around me is a fact of life. I have no intentions of living forever, nor do I even want to. I ride for the "in the moment enjoyment" and will accept my passing with opened arms.
02-25-16, 07:01 AM
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I take a slightly different view.
Sometimes old people talk of their past with a lot of laughter, and because they've led very interesting lives. Nothing wrong with that.
I believe that boring old men (or women), were boring young people who have just grown old.
02-25-16, 08:10 AM
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I agree. My past exists to be an example to me. As being completely sober since April 5, 1981 without so much as a sip of alcohol or a single toke, I give thanks to God. This morning I give a motivational classroom study on staying sober to a group of teen addicts in recovery. My past life serves as a sign of hope to them. Boring? I cant afford to be boring with this bunch.
02-25-16, 11:00 AM
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At 54 (...almost 55) I still think I can do things like I used to when I was 25. But my body ends up hollering at me afterwards! 
With regards to the older crowd (I'm talking about guys pushing 80, who could almost pass as a father figure to me), I see some who are walking with a cane, or using a walker, and sadly some are in assisted living centers. NO WAY would I want to end up like that! I aim to fight the aging process tooth and nail for as long as I can! There is only one guy I know of (also a member of my Masonic lodge) who is 78 years old, in great shape, and he and his wife both work out at the local Y every few days. That's the way to be, if you ask me!
With regards to the older crowd (I'm talking about guys pushing 80, who could almost pass as a father figure to me), I see some who are walking with a cane, or using a walker, and sadly some are in assisted living centers. NO WAY would I want to end up like that! I aim to fight the aging process tooth and nail for as long as I can! There is only one guy I know of (also a member of my Masonic lodge) who is 78 years old, in great shape, and he and his wife both work out at the local Y every few days. That's the way to be, if you ask me!
02-25-16, 06:07 PM
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I see some who are walking with a cane, or using a walker, and sadly some are in assisted living centers. NO WAY would I want to end up like that!
And they're not at the end yet. We tend not to see that part of other peoples' lives.
02-25-16, 06:54 PM
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Oh, yeah....well said good observation. I like it.
02-25-16, 09:00 PM
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You're making unwarranted assumptions here. Bodies fail. Minds fail. Not always in sync. Consider that these old folks you see walking with canes and walkers are actually out in the world, despite the pain (or whatever else) drove them to adopt they assistance they use.
And they're not at the end yet. We tend not to see that part of other peoples' lives.
And they're not at the end yet. We tend not to see that part of other peoples' lives.
I just hope I'm still healthy and active 30 years from now (I'd be almost 85!), and hopefully still riding a bike!