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Quick confession so you know where I'm coming from. I have always been a very competetive racquetball player, state ranking and all. However, life happens and "me time" has been much harder to come by these past few years, so my skill level has slipped. After a 5 month hiatus from my gym, I hit the courts yesterday and picked up a game with a man 10 years older but much more skilled. Well after he beat me, I told him I enjoy playing people who are better than me because it's the only way to improve. His response has really been bugging me. He said at "our" age, there really isn't anymore we can do. We've already peaked and just need to work with what we've got. That thought had never crossed my mind before. I realize that you will lose some strength and speed as you age, but I'd like to think skill and mental focus could become sharper. Any thoughts before I throw in the towel and take up knitting?
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Quick confession so you know where I'm coming from. I have always been a very competetive racquetball player, state ranking and all. However, life happens and "me time" has been much harder to come by these past few years, so my skill level has slipped. After a 5 month hiatus from my gym, I hit the courts yesterday and picked up a game with a man 10 years older but much more skilled. Well after he beat me, I told him I enjoy playing people who are better than me because it's the only way to improve. His response has really been bugging me. He said at "our" age, there really isn't anymore we can do. We've already peaked and just need to work with what we've got. That thought had never crossed my mind before. I realize that you will lose some strength and speed as you age, but I'd like to think skill and mental focus could become sharper. Any thoughts before I throw in the towel and take up knitting?
I don't agree at all. I do think mental focus can get better with age.
And don't knock knitting.0 -
My dad is 63, and I am 29. My dad is far more athletic than I am.
Get back in the court.0 -
I think that is a ridiculous and negative thought, and you should get rid of it as fast as you can!
You can do anything you want to at any age if you believe that you can and are supportive of yourself. Let go of other people's negativity, just because he is limiting himself, don't let him limit you!!0 -
I don't agree with him at all. It is never too late. We may have to work harder than someone who is younger, but we can still do this! Sounds to me like he is complacent, but you are not. Go for it!!0
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I'm 26, and my mom is in her early 50s... she does way longer, more intense workouts than I am able to. I can only hope I am as badass as she is when I reach my 50s.0
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Why would you quit something you love? Does it really matter if you reach or pass the level you were at before?0
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It becomes harder to stay in shape but with more work you can stay competitve for alot into your graying years. Don't let negative nillies thwart you from something you enjoy. Just work harder and play for you.0
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I am 47 and working to be better than I was when I was younger. That is a defeated spirit. As long as you are breathing, you can do anything you put your mind to it.0
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never too late, and practice makes perfect...that is a silly comment he made do not let it get u down! go and and prove him wrong !0
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Skill wise he may be right, but in terms of fitness etc. nae chance is that right.
Which is why kids football/soccer coaching is now much more about ball skills than running up the park and scoring... well everywhere in the world except for scotland and we wonder why we're rubbing at it.0 -
I'm 26, and my mom is in her early 50s... she does way longer, more intense workouts than I am able to. I can only hope I am as badass as she is when I reach my 50s.
Sounds like a woman I'd love to meet! Thanks for all the input. Guess that comment sticking in my head was my own self doubt. Think I'll shoot for 10 pounds off then finding his sorry butt again and make him eat his words. Turning that comment into inspiration!0 -
I'm 53 and although I'm not in EXCELLENT shape yet, I am more focused and committed to get myself there. When I was younger I had "things" that I needed to deal with and didn't have too much ME time. Now I do, and don't knock KNITTING. I love that as well....
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Its never too late
Just because he's given up doesnt mean you have too!!
If knitting isnt your thing, you could always try crochet LOL0 -
You may not be able to attain the skill level you once had, but you can certainly improve on your present performance. On the other hand, I can run further now than I could at age 16, which was (I thought) my prime physical age.
That was 40 years ago.
Get back on the court, it sounds like an exercise you really enjoy.0 -
Keep playing. Keep pushing yourself a little bit every day.
He wanted you to think he was as young as you are. You assumed he meant that you were as old as he is.
Knitting is a good way to keep your fingers nimble, when your body is sore from doing athletic endeavours.
Everything has a place in your life.
Hang in there.0
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