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lumberjack_jeff

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47. I've often fallen into the trap of thinking of fitness as a project.

Mon Sep 22, 2014, 03:40 PM

Sep 2014

For myself, I've learned to admire the view from atop whatever trail I'm on and appreciate the blessing of physical ability that enabled me to get there.

When (not if) I sprain an ankle or catch the flu it then doesn't feel like failure.

I still go to the gym, but I don't have goals or a plan, just a habit.

At 52, I'm never going to run a 20 minute 5K again. I'm okay with that.

Unlike my wife who needs new knees, or my brother in law with MS, I'm fortunate to have the abilities I have.

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A year and a half after "70 lbs. down. Now I can rant about obnoxious fitness fanatics"... [View all] Silent3 Sep 2014 OP

Great work! daleanime Sep 2014 #1

Thanks. :) n/t Silent3 Sep 2014 #2

As far as I'm concernered even awesome don't fit that. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #3

Good for you, Silent and those are some great pics. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #4

Excellent pictures, Silent3. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #5

Awesome for you, Silent.. and so worth it to take an active part in our well being! Love Cha Sep 2014 #6

Well done, Silent3! Granny M Sep 2014 #7

Walking is a big part of my exercise too. Silent3 Sep 2014 #12

So happy for you Silent3! joshcryer Sep 2014 #8

Try yoga Chico Man Sep 2014 #9

I should really explore more mountains and different trails... Silent3 Sep 2014 #14

Other places to try.. Chico Man Sep 2014 #48

Wachusett would be about the same distance as Monadnock for me about 40 miles. Silent3 Sep 2014 #49

Awesome! And yes, do try yoga! Happyhippychick Sep 2014 #10

I admire you. You wanted something and reached for it! Yes! BlueJazz Sep 2014 #11

On the other side of the continuum, I've basically given up. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #13

Health issues making it difficult, hard finding time, or just lack of motivation? Silent3 Sep 2014 #17

I suppose a little bit of everything aikoaiko Sep 2014 #21

Please don't give up... Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #31

Hey, don't worry about the "downer" stuff. My original post a year and a half ago... Silent3 Sep 2014 #35

Please don't worry about it(being a downer).... daleanime Sep 2014 #45

It wouldn't hurt to get a physical/hormone workup, too, if you decide to try again. moriah Sep 2014 #53

I know how you feel PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #27

stairs shanti Sep 2014 #42

Congrats, but speeding down Monadnock? Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #15

White Dot and White Cross Silent3 Sep 2014 #16

Birchtoft is nice. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #18

I've taken the Pumpelly trail twice now Silent3 Sep 2014 #19

take it easy--walking is as effective as running, and less injuries n/t librechik Sep 2014 #20

This isn't running I'm talking about, it's just a fast pace for the terrain. Silent3 Sep 2014 #22

my 17 year old grandson has taken up running--now he's super buff and all fit and disciplined librechik Sep 2014 #26

Beautiful pictures! logosoco Sep 2014 #23

You are so lucky... PasadenaTrudy Sep 2014 #24

Hell, I used to hate temperatures much over 70. Silent3 Sep 2014 #39

Congratulations! Tom_Foolery Sep 2014 #25

Trim your calories to match a reduced activity level nobodyspecial Sep 2014 #28

For now, I'm happy to be able to eat more, so I'm willing to pay the price... Silent3 Sep 2014 #37

I am envous of you Silent. (or should I call you Mr.3 ?) Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #29

Good for you Silent. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #30

Much Respect. Jesus Malverde Sep 2014 #32

Thanks. Some might call it dedication, others might call it... Silent3 Sep 2014 #51

Awesome post, and congratulations! bhikkhu Sep 2014 #33

I'm hoping that if I keep this up for the next few years... Silent3 Sep 2014 #36

Great photos! Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2014 #34

Whew! I was afraid you were going to say that your discovery was... pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #38

Hiking on the weekends... Silent3 Sep 2014 #40

Amazing post. Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #41

My local park has one section of trail... Silent3 Sep 2014 #44

hah! Yeah, I don't know what it is about a trail... Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #46

I just love your story! Thanks for sharing it. R B Garr Sep 2014 #43

I've often fallen into the trap of thinking of fitness as a project. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #47

Another kick. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #50

For all the people who asked for more pictures... Silent3 Sep 2014 #52