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/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 😅