When did just meeting friends for lunch became the reward
after an activity? When did most of my
friends become exercise aficionados? Recently after hurting my back for the
second time in 3 months I am taking precautions and realize I am left out of my
girl friends’ lives!
An AP reporter about boomers and sports injuries recently
interviewed me. It made me think about the change in my lifestyle to relieve my
sore back. I stopped going to my exercise class for a few months. I am limiting
my biking to 2-3 miles and walks and hikes even less. I am asking myself when did
I start including exercise in my life? Living in Portland Oregon is one reason
because it is so easy to bike and hike but what about others in my age group?
An unofficial totally unscientific survey to friends in
different parts of the country came up with the same result. My girl friends
over 50 are exercising even if it is just walking the dog a few times a day.
I have 2 texts from friends to share:
“Watching the neighbors dogs for 3 days. Want to lend a hand
for a walk?”
Notice no mention of just sitting and eating!!!
Of course exercise is a good thing. I notice I have an attitude
edge while recuperating from my back injury. What about you and your friends?
Do you find yourself sharing the bike path or exercise /dance class more than a
restaurant?
2 comments:
Personally, I am nursing a sore hip and miserable! I think that exercise has become a better way of socializing -- killing 2 birds with one stone :)
For me - it has never been another way....walks, bike rides, skiing, dog walking, hiking, and swimming with friends, BUT I think it is awesome that it seems to be happening in all ages.
Hope you feel well soon!
It is killing 2 birds with one stone. I find myself even riding the stationary bike while chatting on the phone.
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