Ohhh, I hurt
Marissa and I have taken it upon ourselves to get back into shape… This whole experiment with “exercise” began late this past Spring when I took to playing tennis after a short ten-12 year hiatus. I noticed that I have been getting faster and more nimble on the court, but not as much as when I was in my late teens. (this won’t be a surprise to anyone, but it certainly is to me!).
It has been a lot of fun getting back into shape, but man, I certainly forgot about the aches and pains. Also, I don’t in any way remember having these same level of aches and pains 10+ years ago. Is it just me, or does this happen to everyone?
Denial, denial, denial… Yes, it is a comfortable and warm place in which I reside much of the time (about health matters). Age doesn’t matter! I should be able to pick up a tennis racket, snap into some skis and not experience any lag or slowness in either my responses nor my recuperation! Needless to say, that hasn’t worked out too well.
As part of our NEW routine, Marissa and I are going to be running 2-3 miles four times per week. This morning, we even rolled out of bed at 6:30am and ran around Green Lake. I was quite proud of Marissa as she led the charge the whole way and set the pace around the lake. She is a great natural athlete. Hopefully the running, the tennis, and a healthier (or at least smaller calorie intake) can get me to my happy place that I so relished as a 19 year old.
Now, where is the aspirin and when is that massage again?
PS – Sorry, no photos as I am too embarrassed.
October 30th, 2007 at 1:58 am
I totally know what you mean. I started playing Tennis this summer, too, after not having played for 4 or5 years. I still get aches. But I´m quite impressed that you go running 3- 4 times a week. I started doing that, too, but only when I´m really good I make it 3 times a week. Oh and I´m only running like 30-40 min. That´s all I can do…
Turning 30 next year, everything will be even harder I guess… I want to be 18 again!!!