Anyone here 60 yo?

0ysterboy
0ysterboy Posts: 192 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Actually I'm not yet 60 (turned 59 in March). I'm a recovering triathlete and am now rethinking my approach to exercise (working on diet too). I was wondering if there is a forum here for older athletes?

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  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    I'm not 60, hope 64 is OK :)
    Welcome to the forums.

    You will find there are people of a similar age, and fitness level, sprinkled throuout the various sub-forums, as well as a few threads dedicated to those over 50.

    Not sure if there is one dedicated to older athletes though. I am more of a spectathlete, who reluctantly goes to the gym.

    Cheers, h.
  • Lesley2603
    Lesley2603 Posts: 119 Member
    I turned 60 in March. Not an athlete though.
  • huntersvonnegut
    huntersvonnegut Posts: 1,177 Member
    If I make it to the middle of August I'll be 62. I'm very active but haven't been an "athlete" in many years.
  • 0ysterboy
    0ysterboy Posts: 192 Member
    edited May 2018
    The term "Athlete" is more of a term-of-art than a reflection on my talent level :). Mostly I use it to describe my 6-7 days/week workout routine.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    63 and in the best shape of my life, but nowhere near being an "athlete". I do think there's a tri forum on here. Welcome!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Don't know if there is a forum for older athletes, but there is an active thread titled "40&, Where the Cool Kids Are" under the "General Health and Diet" section, that is visited by a fair number of active folks from 40 years old on up.
  • mjbnj0001
    mjbnj0001 Posts: 1,266 Member
    Over 60, not an "athelete," but working hard to peddle my butt off (literally, 23lbs so far this year).
  • goldpark179
    goldpark179 Posts: 1 Member
    Im 66 and here to get fitter and lose the flab!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,216 Member
    I'm 62, mostly a rower (on water when possible, machine when necessary) but do other active things (spin, bike, lift, etc.). Weight loss happened at 59-60, after a dozen years as an obese masters athlete.

    There's this group, not super high traffic, but nice folks:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100593-over-50-group
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    63 here. I swim, do acqua-gym, gym stuff, yoga, stretching and a lot of walking. I'm sure you'll find like-minded friends around. There are many interesting "older" folks on here, just follow the forums for awhile.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    67 here.

    I'd say I'm athletic for my age and level of fitness but not an athelete.

    Lots of seniors on MFP but I don't think many of them are atheletes either. There are a couple 50-60+ social groups but the ones I've looked into were pretty inactive.

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,216 Member
    0ysterboy wrote: »
    The term "Athlete" is more of a term-of-art than a reflection on my talent level :). Mostly I use it to describe my 6-7 days/week workout routine.

    Athlete, noun: A person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.
    (Dictionary.com)

    I think there are quite a few athletes here, including "senior" ones. More people should give themselves the credit for working hard at a physical skill, with the objective of continuously improving, and claim the label. JMO.
  • MissMaggieMuffin
    MissMaggieMuffin Posts: 444 Member
    I turned 60 in December. Active in outdoor sports: running, cycling, golf, kayaking, hiking and some pool swimming.
    Do I consider myself an athlete? Certainly - I will claim the label @AnnPT77 !
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    67 here. I consider myself a an athlete - I cycle 60 - 70 miles on a fairly regular basis, and started running last year (up to 10 k now) :)
  • mjbnj0001
    mjbnj0001 Posts: 1,266 Member
    mjbnj0001 wrote: »
    Over 60, not an "athelete," but working hard to peddle my butt off (literally, 23lbs so far this year).

    That was "pedaling" not peddling, which would be illegal, I guess, LOL. Plus considering mine, unprofitable.

    In addition to cycling, am awaiting starting of summer season with pool club opening. To supplement actual bike riding through the winter, I've been hitting the gym. 40 years of sitting behind a computer - I'm now retired and working to regain my health. But wouldn't say, "athelete," per se. "Committed to being healthy" is more like it.
  • joyoakey
    joyoakey Posts: 22 Member
    I'm 69 and compete in Maters Track and Field. It's amazing how athletic folks my age and older can be. I do have more problems with injury due to less flexibility and I have less stamina. But even after tearing my hamstring in March, I just ran 2 miles outdoors on hills without any pain and I'm getting my cardio fitness back slowly, but surely. I do feel I'm healthier than many women my age due to exercise and the blessing of good genes (so far)!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    62 here, why "recovering" triathlete? Triathlon is an awesome sport, especially for us geezers as it forces us to cross train. Admittedly I have no delusions of doing Kona (I'll probably never do a full Iron).....
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    63. Just noticed that those little aches and pains stay around a lot longer than they used to. ;-)
  • jajosa56
    jajosa56 Posts: 1 Member
    Im 58yrs. Type 1 diabetic for 40 yrs. Just joined on here. Have gained weight....trying 1200 calorie and low carb diet to loose some weight. Any advice for older ppl abd weight loss?
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,216 Member
    jajosa56 wrote: »
    Im 58yrs. Type 1 diabetic for 40 yrs. Just joined on here. Have gained weight....trying 1200 calorie and low carb diet to loose some weight. Any advice for older ppl abd weight loss?

    It's just like younger people weight loss, except that some of us have lower calorie requirements (a smaller budget) when we're older, which kinda stinks.

    The process is identical though: Stick to a moderate calorie deficit the overwhelming majority of days, get exercise you find fun and energizing, and apply extreme patience. ;)

    The posts in the "Most Helpful Posts" section of each MFP forum topic are very, very helpful - those from the "Getting Started" and "General Health, Fitness, and Diet" topics are a good place to start. (You'll sometimes see these "Most Helpful Posts" called "stickies" because they stick around.)

    Best wishes.
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    62 here, why "recovering" triathlete? Triathlon is an awesome sport, especially for us geezers as it forces us to cross train. Admittedly I have no delusions of doing Kona (I'll probably never do a full Iron).....

    Agreed. Why let the youngsters have all the fun?
  • md1058
    md1058 Posts: 1 Member
    Wow so old
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    md1058 wrote: »
    Wow so old

    Interesting choice for a first post...
  • 0ysterboy
    0ysterboy Posts: 192 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    62 here, why "recovering" triathlete? Triathlon is an awesome sport, especially for us geezers as it forces us to cross train. Admittedly I have no delusions of doing Kona (I'll probably never do a full Iron).....
    I too love the inherent cross training of triathlon training. My weakness was (is) running and I think I just over-emphasized running to the detriment of other disciplines (mostly swimming), and definitely to the detriment of resistance training and improving flexibility. I am not going to walk away from doing triathlons as I firmly believe that I can complete a sprint tri without a specific training regimen, but I doubt I will do a Oly or greater distance just because of the volume of running I would (or at least I think I would have to) commit to.
  • CarvedTones
    CarvedTones Posts: 2,340 Member
    I turn 60 later this year. Just recently took up SUP and even did some whitewater on SUP a couple of weeks ago. I am in the best shape I have been in for many years, largely because I didn't want to turn 60 overweight and out of shape.
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    0ysterboy wrote: »
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    62 here, why "recovering" triathlete? Triathlon is an awesome sport, especially for us geezers as it forces us to cross train. Admittedly I have no delusions of doing Kona (I'll probably never do a full Iron).....
    I too love the inherent cross training of triathlon training. My weakness was (is) running and I think I just over-emphasized running to the detriment of other disciplines (mostly swimming), and definitely to the detriment of resistance training and improving flexibility. I am not going to walk away from doing triathlons as I firmly believe that I can complete a sprint tri without a specific training regimen, but I doubt I will do a Oly or greater distance just because of the volume of running I would (or at least I think I would have to) commit to.

    Reading your note above, it seems to me that you have (sort of) outlined a training approach that would address your desire to participate in triathlons while balancing the need to maintain strength and flexibility. Given your 6 to 7 days/week in current training load, I'll make the assumption that you have some solid base fitness. That fitness level, coupled with your understanding of the need to maintain strength and flexibility as we age, should position you well to undertake a triathlon training build beyond the sprint distance. (If you wanted to do so ).

    I understand that long course racing doesn't appeal to everyone, but your comments make me think the path is there for you if you get the itch. As far as running, assuming you just want to complete the distance, volume would not have to be too significant, as long as you are getting sufficient overall training volume.

    As a final point of reference, I am 3 weeks out from my first tri of the season, a 70.3 race on June 3rd. Since I have a cranky Achilles tendon, I have done VERY little running since last October. With that said, my bike volume has been substantial, so I've maintained aerobic fitness and managed to run a recent half marathon without issue.

    Just offering this as food for thought, since I know the pull of triathlon can be strong. :)
  • 0ysterboy
    0ysterboy Posts: 192 Member
    Yes, the pull is strong. I am not a runner, far from it and I am quite sure there are aspects of my form that are horrible. I know that running is awesome exercise and do enjoy it in moderation, but I think that my overall fitness requires a more diversified training than S/B/R. If I drop 20 lbs this summer I might feel differently about Oly races in the fall.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    0ysterboy wrote: »
    Yes, the pull is strong. I am not a runner, far from it and I am quite sure there are aspects of my form that are horrible. I know that running is awesome exercise and do enjoy it in moderation, but I think that my overall fitness requires a more diversified training than S/B/R. If I drop 20 lbs this summer I might feel differently about Oly races in the fall.

    I know a couple of people who have completed 70.3 & Ironman events without running at all. If your swim & bike ae solid enough you can walk the run portion and still make the cutoffs. Personally I'm content with Olympic distances.....I can train and still have a life (even though I am seriously considering the Muskoka 70.3 in 2019)
  • 0ysterboy
    0ysterboy Posts: 192 Member
    Maybe would consider a HIM after I retire but my schedule just won't let me train at the kind of volume necessary to complete HIM nevermind an IM. Honestly, I could probably do a HIM right now but I'd be a wreck, don't really need to go there.

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