07-08-2007, 01:35 PM | #11 |
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My dad is 72 years old...and seriously, he is in the best shape of his life. That says a lot because he has always been in relatively good shape. But now, it just blows my mind. He goes for a 3-5 mile walk three times a week, he goes on a 3-4 mile hike twice a week, he plays tennis three days a week and he has a personal trainer that he works out with twice a week. He also plays golf once a week. All of this, while still working 40 hour weeks doing something he loves to do. He is living a good life right now.
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07-08-2007, 03:38 PM | #12 |
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If I ever notice such a drop off, I will let you know.
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07-08-2007, 04:01 PM | #13 |
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Somebody else said this, but I'll add this: Prep and recovery time is what changes dramtacially. If I have been inactive for a while and I jump on the bike and pound out 20 miles or more, I will get sore and my muscles will take a while to recover. In my 20s and 30s that was not the case. Now I have to manage my efforts a little more. Of course, I was always a slig so maybe I haven't noticed what I lost bexcasue I never gained it. HArd to say.
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A friend just clued me into this article when I asked the question of him. It's an interesting read. Gives a decade by decade rundown of what to expect.
http://outside.away.com/outside/body...ur_life_1.html Here's the opening paragraph: Quote:
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07-09-2007, 07:05 AM | #17 |
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I ride along the Jordan River Parkway. I start at 6400 South, head north for about 5-6 miles, turn around head back to my starting point and go another 5-6 miles to the south and return. It's a nice easy ride and safe as runners are not jerks like too many motorists are.
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07-13-2007, 06:37 PM | #18 |
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40+% of marathoners are over 40
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I wish they would connect the whole thing, from North Salt Lake down to Utah Lake, that would be awesome. As it is right now, the 20 mile runs get a little boring, since I have to cover the same stuff twice. |
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