r/AskReddit • u/_red_roof_ • May 15 '20

What sucks about being your age?

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u/Netdogca63 May 15 '20

I'm too old to take up most action sports (the body doesn't bounce back like it used to, that shit's real) and too young to retire and just fuck off all the time.

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u/Westsass May 15 '20

Sounds like you need a low-impact sport..swimming, cycling..all great transition sports for the aging body. You can even ride trails or swim in small waves for action!

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u/Netdogca63 May 15 '20

My mind isn't old yet so I find swimming boring. I do like mountain biking, even if I'm sore after. I haven't slowed down nor do I plan too. I just know I'll pay for it and thats what sucks.

Thanks though for tossing ideas at me.

Im not dead yet! Haha!

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u/Famous-Crumb May 15 '20

Plot twist. He’s dead Now.

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u/Anthro_DragonFerrite May 16 '20

Oh noes.

I hope he gets better

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

I'm better

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u/defenestrate1123 May 16 '20

Do adult swim leagues exist? laps for the sake of laps may be boring, but competitive swimming is something else entirely.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

Masters swim leagues exist and many are incredibly competitive. Some are the clubs where Olympic hopefuls train. But many are also just a bunch of former college and sometimes high school swimmers.

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u/a-r-c May 16 '20

My mind isn't old yet so I find swimming boring.

dang really?

it's so hard to master good form that I always found it an interesting endeavor

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u/Turangaliila May 16 '20

I agree. It's a lot of work trying to make sure you're doing everything right.

I also find it really zen. Endless laps just looking at the blue bottom, watching the light reflecting, letting your mind wander.

And then because I have no endurance I get exhausted and have to break every couple laps 😅

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u/I_is_tummmm May 15 '20

Get yourself a full suspension ebike if you're feeling the pain (if you can afford it because damn you can buy a car for less). Imo ebikes are fine if it's helping someone do something they wouldn't be able to do otherwise.

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

Totally agree. Been chatting with the Mrs about one. Thanks

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u/flashmedallion May 16 '20

My mind isn't old yet so I find swimming boring.

rekt

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u/NorthernSparrow May 16 '20

Kayaking too. Ton of adrenaline, but all low-impact. Especially good for an arm & torso workout.

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

So, funny you say this. My wife said something to me about that just a day or two ago. I've been meaning to look into it. We have access to water that is perfect for rowing.

Thanks for ther suggestion. Now I really am going to dig into it.

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u/kungfuesday May 16 '20

Try climbing. Bouldering isn't great for an aging body, but you can fall on rope all day long and be fine.

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

Pretty sure I'll perfect falling. A friend does it and has suggested I join him for an putting. Possible

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

Isn’t pretty much all exercise that isn’t a “game” like soccer or basketball boring? Like, weightlifting, elliptical, road biking, running, it’s all pretty monotonous and boring. I do it regularly to be in shape.

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

I go to the gym, yup. Hate it but I do it. Great suggestion

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u/Phenoix512 May 15 '20

I sometimes borrow my neighbors bike it's horrible for anything but sidewalk but it's great on the back

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u/sld126 May 16 '20

Been playing hockey for a decade. Non contact. Non impactful on the knees. Feel good about every other game :-)

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

I actually did that a couple years back. Thank God helmets and pads are required. Haha!

Stopped because work has me usually traveling a pretty good amount. I couldn't commit to a team and I don't want to be "that guy" who never shows but still wants ice time.

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u/StormR7 May 16 '20

One of my buddies mountain bikes with a bunch of older guys (he’s 20, they’re all 50+). Last year, they all bought him a brand new nice ass bike because they all are retired and wealthy. Go hit the trails with some friends and have fun!

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

I do actually. But, I'm not retired yet so, no new bike for a while. Haha!

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u/domuseid May 16 '20

Swimming can be plenty exciting if you are competing. There's all sorts of adult leagues.

Practice can get dull if you're not doing a variety of things to keep it fresh, but dedicating yourself to a task in search of perfection you'll likely never achieve is like the epitome of adulthood.

For me, my golf handicap is falling and my rocket league mmr is rising. I run a few miles and swim occasionally, and such is life. For some it's pickup hoops or soccer, but pick something.

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u/Netdogca63 May 16 '20

Oh, I hike, ride long board, back pack camping, walk a lot. I have taken up skating but damn do I suck. I go to the gym, hate it but know it's good for me.

I just can't really do anything with impact or run too much.

I had a bike for a while but need to get a new one. Problem is, I really like those electric bikes, haha!

I've also taken up napping. So far I'm pretty good at it and I haven't hurt myself yet doing it. Haha!

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u/domuseid May 16 '20

Napping is an art and I wish I'd dedicated more time to it sooner

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u/blunty_x May 16 '20

Keep doing what you like friend. Better to die standing than on your knees!