I felt that one! Wishing I was as strong as I once was. Wondering why I can't get there. All the while watching my husband carry on just as strong as every.
I empathize. I've never reached your crazy level of endurance, but I have done 200K bike rides and did creditably in a 25K running race. And now, after a series of injuries, I'm limited to brisk walks and stationary bike rides, at least until I have a consultation with a neurosurgeon in a few weeks who, I hope, will give me clearance to ride my bike outdoors and do easy, short runs. Nine years ago, when I was 45, I mentioned to my sister-in-law and her husband that I thought I was in the best shape of my life, but that I didn't have the resilience of my 20s and 30s. Nearly a decade later, I'm much less fit, and also less resilient. But I intend to keep moving as much as possible.
This sounds like a wonderful day, with great reflective thoughts. I'm in the opposite dance with my partner. I've grown stronger and he has been slowing down due to various health issues. But I take joy in the fact that we are both out there and having an experience, even, if albeit, at different paces. I would say the only issue ever is winter, when I need to walk in circles to keep warm waiting for him to catch up. But well worth and I am grateful to be out there together.
It's about the only time I'm in front of anyone. My asthma keeps me at the end of the pack on every group cycling effort I do. I've grown frustrated enough over the years that until recently I chose to ride mostly solo. I finally have found some friends that ride at a pace that doesn't leave me totally out in the woods by myself (they wait for stragglers). But I'm out there and I learned long ago that is the important part to me.
I wonder how much perimenopause affects our performance in our 40s? It certainly seems we take a hit more than men, what with waning and changing hormones. Unfortunately most people don’t think of that because it’s beyond our control and we like to think we can manage those things and often we can’t. I give you kudos for all you do!
No doubt there are several issues, but yes, I do suspect perimenopause plays a role. Women really got the short end of the biological stick, didn’t we?
Perhaps you need to trade in Beat for an average everyday wimpyman. That way you can be the one snacking and waiting while he catches up and assuring him that you will always wait for him!
I felt that one! Wishing I was as strong as I once was. Wondering why I can't get there. All the while watching my husband carry on just as strong as every.
I empathize. I've never reached your crazy level of endurance, but I have done 200K bike rides and did creditably in a 25K running race. And now, after a series of injuries, I'm limited to brisk walks and stationary bike rides, at least until I have a consultation with a neurosurgeon in a few weeks who, I hope, will give me clearance to ride my bike outdoors and do easy, short runs. Nine years ago, when I was 45, I mentioned to my sister-in-law and her husband that I thought I was in the best shape of my life, but that I didn't have the resilience of my 20s and 30s. Nearly a decade later, I'm much less fit, and also less resilient. But I intend to keep moving as much as possible.
This sounds like a wonderful day, with great reflective thoughts. I'm in the opposite dance with my partner. I've grown stronger and he has been slowing down due to various health issues. But I take joy in the fact that we are both out there and having an experience, even, if albeit, at different paces. I would say the only issue ever is winter, when I need to walk in circles to keep warm waiting for him to catch up. But well worth and I am grateful to be out there together.
Yes, winter activities can be particularly challenging. I’m heartened to hear you’re making the effort for your partner. It is important.
It's about the only time I'm in front of anyone. My asthma keeps me at the end of the pack on every group cycling effort I do. I've grown frustrated enough over the years that until recently I chose to ride mostly solo. I finally have found some friends that ride at a pace that doesn't leave me totally out in the woods by myself (they wait for stragglers). But I'm out there and I learned long ago that is the important part to me.
I wonder how much perimenopause affects our performance in our 40s? It certainly seems we take a hit more than men, what with waning and changing hormones. Unfortunately most people don’t think of that because it’s beyond our control and we like to think we can manage those things and often we can’t. I give you kudos for all you do!
No doubt there are several issues, but yes, I do suspect perimenopause plays a role. Women really got the short end of the biological stick, didn’t we?
Perhaps you need to trade in Beat for an average everyday wimpyman. That way you can be the one snacking and waiting while he catches up and assuring him that you will always wait for him!
Next time I think I will bring my HEPA filter mask and a bunch of those Boost canisters. Then we’ll see if I can keep up!
Love this "Bright Side" piece...even if it's only a temporary respite from demons...
Mark, in Lovely Ouray
Thanks Mark. :)