What's your end goal when you retire?

Davesnave

MRSTITTLEMOUSE wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Wishful thinking,it'll never happen.
Just look at today and things are getting worse all the time.
Don't know how old you are but the way they demonise pensioners (esp on these boards) they'll be stringing you up by the time you retire.
You'll be expected to give your self in for euthanasia.
Reap what you sow comes to mind.

It's possible to find places to live where the elderly are still respected and have their place the community.

I live in one of them.

abaxas

My goal is not to smell of urine. Anything else is a bonus.

shortchanged_2

chucknorris wrote: »

I ran in the Dorking 10 mile road race 2 years ago (when I was 52) I was beaten by an 80 year old. This has really inspired me and made me realise that old doesn't necessarily mean weak. I looked up his running times back then and found that he had recently ran a half marathon in under 90 mins. I'm not saying that I could do that, but what I am saying is that it has inspired me enough to believe that I may be able to still be regularly running in my 80's, if not then hopefully cycling.

Better book yourself in soon for the knee replacements you'll be needing.

shortchanged_2

abaxas wrote: »

My goal is not to smell of urine. Anything else is a bonus.

Unfortunately I think that is a goal too far.

chucknorris

shortchanged wrote: »

Better book yourself in soon for the knee replacements you'll be needing.

I think that you better make sure that you have a life before you retire, as well as afterwards. If you avoid doing things because the worst possible outcome might happen you might as well be dead now, never mind retired. You would almost certainly be 'shortchanged' in life's experiences with that approach to life.

You need to learn to listen to what your body is telling you:

http://sportsdoc.runnersworld.com/2012/01/bodily-damage-caused-by-running.html?cm_mmc=NL-TrainingExtra79151401242012-_-'Irreparable Damage'?

wotsthat

shortchanged wrote: »

Better book yourself in soon for the knee replacements you'll be needing.

If you stay fit, keep the weight down, don't smoke and don't go crazy on the pop the chances are that you'll live longer than average, enjoy better health in those extra years and suffer a slower mental decline too.

Exercise is what the body is designed to do. The clear evidence is that weight bearing exercise improves bone density and improves joint strength. The best way to avoid joint pain is to spread exercise amongst different sports and not focus just on running.

I know lots of people that have taken part in ironman triathlons (I'm doing a half this year) - they are fitter and generally look young for their age and have younger outlooks too. An ironman triathlon is 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and 26.2 mile run - training for a 'normal' participant takes them up to 20 hours/ week during peak weeks. Injury risks are heightened at this level but the health benefits are clear.

The biggest danger is not knee pain but being knocked off your bike.

chucknorris

wotsthat wrote: »

If you stay fit, keep the weight down, don't smoke and don't go crazy on the pop the chances are that you'll live longer than average, enjoy better health in those extra years and suffer a slower mental decline too.

Exercise is what the body is designed to do. The clear evidence is that weight bearing exercise improves bone density and improves joint strength. The best way to avoid joint pain is to spread exercise amongst different sports and not focus just on running.

I know lots of people that have taken part in ironman triathlons (I'm doing a half this year) - they are fitter and generally look young for their age and have younger outlooks too. An ironman triathlon is 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and 26.2 mile run - training for a 'normal' participant takes them up to 20 hours/ week during peak weeks. Injury risks are heightened at this level but the health benefits are clear.

The biggest danger is not knee pain but being knocked off your bike.

I am a really poor swimmer (and I mean bad) but I've started thinking about the possibility of a sprint triathlon. But I am a bit busy at the moment to fit any serious swimming training into my life.

wotsthat

chucknorris wrote: »

I am a really poor swimmer (and I mean bad) but I've started thinking about the possibility of a sprint triathlon. But I am a bit busy at the moment to fit any serious swimming training into my life.

Go for it. I guarantee you'll be nowhere near the worst swimmer there.