Things That Make You Feel Old

[DaveXA]

i just finished the 2 new lucky plants, the succulents, poinsettia, and the harry potter mandrake.

Nice, I picked up the typewriter as a gift to my wife a month ago. She's looking forward to putting it together with me.

 

[Tapxe]

lol the kid on the powerwheel drifting. i wouldn't be surprised if i had several concussions. i was not a smart kid.

I knew this before I posted the video.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Get a foam roller and roll them out every night

As the world catches up to what dancers were doing 30 years ago

 

[saintmdterps]

Oh hey, me and dating!

There is nothing that made me feel so old as returning to dating after a 21-year absence

Edit: Supposed to have a date this weekend. We'll see how it goes. After the conflagration of the last relationship my defense shields are up. We're old coworkers who are going out as friends. Still, I'm wary.

One thing; even though the last relationship ended badly, there were moments of bliss. I liked being with a woman. I loved sleeping with her and listening to her breathe while she was asleep. I liked the way she always held my hand when we walked. I loved the feel of her. I'm tired of being alone I guess.

 

[sfidc3]

I am pretty sure what is causing it - supposedly it’s tight hip flexors. I go to yoga but apparently it’s not enough. I’m sure the hip flexor issue is from weight lifting. It started 2 months ago. I’ve been lifting for a year now so who the hell knows.

FWIW, when I was lifting (I've focused on running, cardio the last few years) from about ages 35-57 on and off I followed some advice I got years ago....

Do deadlifts at least twice a week, doesn't have to be a lot of weight (or it can be if you want) but it keeps your back strong and that can prevent any number of back or even other injuries....I never tore a muscle in that time or had to stop for any reason, and I did pretty low rep/high weights for a good while.....Maybe just lucky but I swear by it.....

 

[Paul]

So I jog 5-7 miles every morning before work and on weekends. When we lived in Louisiana, it was easier because we didn’t really have seasons, so unless it was storming outside, the weather was ideal. Here in Ohio, when we get decent snowfall and sub 20 degree temps like this week, well, me busting my arse on icy sidewalks or streets isn’t ideal, so I sometimes do my running on the indoor track at the local Y. Anyway, I’m running this morning and there are a couple of more mature gentlemen walking on the track, so of course I’m lapping them. Suddenly, I caught a freakin Charley horse that almost knocked me on my arse. I played it off and started walking awkwardly. So the two older gentlemen caught up with me and asked me why I stopped running. I said, “I just wanted to join the conversation.” So we proceeded to walk and talk about hemorrhoid flare ups and big toe gout. Lovely discussion fellas, thank you.

 

[Tapxe]

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Ha!
I beat that system- I waited til I wa granddad age to have kids
No way they’ll ever catch up to me

Tried to outrun them lately?

 

[Tapxe]

 

[Optimus Prime]

 

[Tapxe]

 

[zatsnzapps]

That's phase 1.

Phase 2 is when they wind up as Muzak.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Did we all have the same couch?

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

So I jog 5-7 miles every morning before work and on weekends. When we lived in Louisiana, it was easier because we didn’t really have seasons, so unless it was storming outside, the weather was ideal. Here in Ohio, when we get decent snowfall and sub 20 degree temps like this week, well, me busting my arse on icy sidewalks or streets isn’t ideal, so I sometimes do my running on the indoor track at the local Y. Anyway, I’m running this morning and there are a couple of more mature gentlemen walking on the track, so of course I’m lapping them. Suddenly, I caught a freakin Charley horse that almost knocked me on my arse. I played it off and started walking awkwardly. So the two older gentlemen caught up with me and asked me why I stopped running. I said, “I just wanted to join the conversation.” So we proceeded to walk and talk about hemorrhoid flare ups and big toe gout. Lovely discussion fellas, thank you.

When I used to be a runner in my late 20's/early 30's & was doing marathons, 25K, fun runs, you name it....there was nothing more humbling than an octogenarian passing you by ....or a 10 year old! Back then I was doing 8.5 minute miles. I don't run anymore but I'd bet I'm at at least 12 minute mile now because of age, being out of practice, knee surgeries and the fact that I focus more on lifting now. I wonder if I could even run a single mile without stopping. LOL