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Patti Petersen's avatar

I've had to completely restructure my workout routine after years of being athletic—and now paying the price for it. The late-in-life athletes I read about mostly lived sedentary lives in their younger years. Part of me wishes I’d been more cautious during my midlife. I started marathon and triathlon training in my mid-forties, and looking back, it wasn’t the smartest decision. I overtrained, pushed myself too hard, and now I’m benched from the very activities I once loved. The worst part? I don’t even have fond memories of a glory era. If there’s one thing I regret, it’s not just having fun with it—instead, I went all out, and for what? I thank God each day I wake up and can still ride my bike, jog/walk, swim and weight-lift. I loathe the day these are taken away from me. I try and be careful, but stuff happens... and the price is so much higher as we age. Get well soon!!!

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Vera Jerinic-Brodeur's avatar

As someone whose identity has been intertwined with physical pursuits, I resonate with all of this! I’m finding the negotiation process challenging as well and find your mantra about preferring the ability to walk over the high from winning to be “right on.” Sending you healing thoughts🩷.

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