It's so good to get some validation on this very tough pill to swallow, for those of us on the back side of life. Great tips to keep in mind as we age.
I started back running at 55; I'm 62 and see a slow down in speed. Yes, I'd love to be able to do a 10 minute mile, but my reality is that it's not going to happen. I'm okay with that.…
It's so good to get some validation on this very tough pill to swallow, for those of us on the back side of life. Great tips to keep in mind as we age.
I started back running at 55; I'm 62 and see a slow down in speed. Yes, I'd love to be able to do a 10 minute mile, but my reality is that it's not going to happen. I'm okay with that. I have to remind myself that I'm STILL doing more than most people I know that are my age and a decade (or two) younger. I too am a recreational runner; I teach middle school and running is an awesome stress reliever! I generally run (run/walk) at least 2.5 miles on a sluggish day, and 5-6 miles on a good day, 2-3 days a week. I feel like I can conquer the world at the end of a run. My chiropractor has told me to continue doing what I'm doing, I have the spine of a 20 something year old. My last bone density test had actually shown improvement from previous years. I hope that I am still running some races 10-20 years from now.....just to say I CAN!
It is stressful, always changing. We were to return on a hybrid model and then with the governors recommendations we are delay actually seeing students until Sept. 28, but we will start with strictly on-line classes Aug. 24.
I need my runs now more than before to ward off the anxiety I'm feeling. In 20+ yrs of teaching, I've never felt like this before. Teachers are back everyday planning and preparing, but it is still very stressful. Our "normal"......who knows what it will look like? I miss my kids, but I cannot imagine trying to handle what's on my plate now, with students added to the mix. Prayers for ALL educators and admin.
It's so good to get some validation on this very tough pill to swallow, for those of us on the back side of life. Great tips to keep in mind as we age.
I started back running at 55; I'm 62 and see a slow down in speed. Yes, I'd love to be able to do a 10 minute mile, but my reality is that it's not going to happen. I'm okay with that. I have to remind myself that I'm STILL doing more than most people I know that are my age and a decade (or two) younger. I too am a recreational runner; I teach middle school and running is an awesome stress reliever! I generally run (run/walk) at least 2.5 miles on a sluggish day, and 5-6 miles on a good day, 2-3 days a week. I feel like I can conquer the world at the end of a run. My chiropractor has told me to continue doing what I'm doing, I have the spine of a 20 something year old. My last bone density test had actually shown improvement from previous years. I hope that I am still running some races 10-20 years from now.....just to say I CAN!
I love this, and love your spirit and attitude! You *are* doing more than most people at any age!
Agreed, the after run feeling is the best!!! 😁👍👍💙
By the way, how are you handling going back to the classroom right now, with Covid and everything?
It is stressful, always changing. We were to return on a hybrid model and then with the governors recommendations we are delay actually seeing students until Sept. 28, but we will start with strictly on-line classes Aug. 24.
I need my runs now more than before to ward off the anxiety I'm feeling. In 20+ yrs of teaching, I've never felt like this before. Teachers are back everyday planning and preparing, but it is still very stressful. Our "normal"......who knows what it will look like? I miss my kids, but I cannot imagine trying to handle what's on my plate now, with students added to the mix. Prayers for ALL educators and admin.