It’s all about me and very selfish but I wouldn’t have it any other way!”Īndrea (mom of 2 teens): “ Fitness at 50 is more thoughtful than it was for me in my 20’s and 30’s. So I feel that recently I’ve been pouring all my (non-work) energy into fitness and exercise. Gail ( mom of 2 young adults): “Someone once told me that during perimenopause and menopause, the mothering hormones decrease and life is more about oneself and not the kids. In 10 years I’d be in the 60-65 age group and I’d consider that an honor! Holly left and Gail center finishing the Zooma half together What does fitness mean to you in your 50’s? The overall improvement in health and the ability to keep up with my 8 yo son are big motivators. Holly: I hope to continue to compete in half marathons, sprint tri and relay races over the next decade. I picture myself having gotten wiser and gained more perspective. Perhaps I could relax and stop this competition with myself. Laura: I have heard that people mellow with age? Well, maybe that would be nice. Regular exercise with like minded friends has become my easy routine.” How do you think fitness might change for you in 10 years? I was able to find time to run (very early in the morning) that did not interfere with anything else and that was the key to improving my health and fitness level. Joining MRTT (3 years ago) kicked my fitness into gear. Holly: “I found that juggling full time work, motherhood and exercise was just exhausting! I could not find opportunities to swim that did not keep me from my family time.
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