Playing sport as you get older

[pee dubya]

It's tough to admit to yourself but you just have to understand that you can't do it like you used to. There's a reason why in most sports you won't find many pro's still going over 40.

Lower intensity, less frequent, and crucially proper recovery (diet, rest and exercises).

 

[daveoswald]

62 went out cycling today for three hours, never give up, rage against the dying of the the light.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I got up at 4 am this morning and walked/ hiked up to Dovestones.I'm 60 next february.Been walking on one of my days off for about 1 year now.Iv noticed my stamina and strength is getting better week on week,but today i overdid it ,Im in bed now ready to sleep,got work tomorrow.I was out just over 7 hours,here is my steps for today.
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This one is the sort of things I did from my teens right through to my 60s.
Until I was able to drive and had a car the bus/train to the Peak District, Mam tor in particular (before and after it ‘shivered’!) and just anywhere I could, rain, sunshine, snow and ice. :-)
To ‘celebrate’ my divorce (don’t judge please I had my reasons to celebrate) I climbed Scafell Pike. I’ve done most of the Munroes and the Cuillins, Snowdonia, mountain climbed in Ireland and miss them every single day.
In fact only today I told my daughter I want my ashes spread over mountain paths in the Lake District and Wales plus some on Conwy/Penmaenmawr beach! I’m not going yet but good to be prepared. ;-) :-)
That’s your hobby/exercise/sport folks. IMVHO

 

[denislawsbackheel]

72 and back playing golf once a week.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

I’m 56 and am in a local cycling club. Club ride tomorrow 47 miles and about 3000 feet of climbs. Also cycle commute daily and go on cycling holidays/tours. It’s a great way to keep fit, no muscle injuries, meet people, socialise, have fun and enjoy the scenery.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

I’m 61 and recently completed the Alzheimer’s challenge to ride 500 miles in 30 days, it took me 17 rides to complete, and I raised a fair bit for the charity. I’ve tried running but had achilles, knee and hip issues, so had to give up.

 

[AlexWilliamsGloves]

I’m 48 and about 6-7 years ago decided to join the local rugby club….was meant to just be for some touch-rugby and cross field 7s….after about 4 weeks I got roped into playing for their 3rds….felt amazing to run out on the pitch with a full team, got hammered first 3 games and then absolutely banjaxxed my ACL. Took about 18 months to be able to walk normally again.

In hindsight, a ridiculous idea to think I’d be able to compete. Lol

Started cycling to work, I’m definitely not a MAMIL, but can see how many get addicted….i really enjoy it!

 

[cityontheup]

Played my first round of golf in 20 years, hacked around and my back is stiff as a board

 

[BimboBob]

I’ll be 60 this year and ski at least fifty days a year

Downhill?

Both hands?

 

[Bluemanc100]

Just turned 60 and I’ve been retired since the start of lockdown…

I’ve cycled ~4,000 miles a year for the last few years but I’m now cycling for ~100 miles a week and having a couple of rounds of golf.. Golf is causing me massive issues with Plantar Fasciaitis (sp) though.. Love it but it’s causing horrendous pain.. I’ve tried new shoes, rolling a golf ball under the affected heel but nothing shifts it.. I’ve now ordered a foot roller massager that’s supposed to work before I consider a visit to get proper insoles prescribed

I’m loving the golf and after a two month trial at my local GC (Hawarden) I’m due to become a member so I need to sort it..