- Location
- NSW, Newstralya
Like you, I'm actually fitter than I've been since my early 20's. I do tend to push myself to do things I shouldn't though (manually handle round bale bedding into the straw blower every day etc) and suffer the inevitable aches as a result which take longer to go away than they did at 30.I can honestly say, at 52 im probably fitter & physically more resilient than ive ever been.
in my 20's & 30's I had a lot of back trouble & pain. I used to frequently twist or sprain ankles. One knee was weak used to often just give way with no warning. I Often did 100 hr weeks just operating machinery. I was very unfit.
My ankles & knee are now much stronger ( although I get the occasional twinge & I am very conscious of making sure I give my ITBs a good stretch, I cant remember the last time my knee just gave way on me ). I very rarely have any serious back pain. I am much fitter. Even my tolerance to alcohol is better ( although maybe I'm just a bit smarter in my consumption now ? ). I am constantly surprised at the poor physical / health condition of people my age or younger. At this rate, I see myself getting fitter & stronger as I get older. . Theoretically, speed is the only thing you are guaranteed to lose as you age - apparently . . .
The ONLY 2 negatives I can see to being over 50 now is I am am not as forgiving with missing sleep ( gone are the days of partying till 2.00am then starting work at 6.00am ) & my short distance eyesight is rapidly diminishing.
NO drugs / pills / medication / doctors. Havent been to a GP in years. Just a reasonable diet & balanced exercise.
Physically, I actually look forward to a challenge & pushing myself. Just wish I felt like this at 32
@Farmer Roy @CornishTone dont you have crocodiles were you are?
NO drugs / pills / medication / doctors. Havent been to a GP in years. Just a reasonable diet & balanced exercise.
Dad is 64 now and is almost walking with a stick thanks to a worn out hip. If youd said that to him in his mid or even late 50s hed have told you to fudge off.
@Farmer Roy @CornishTone dont you have crocodiles were you are?
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I was a bad boy today. Bye bye carbon
Reckon I’d have kept quiet about that if I were you! [emoji23][emoji23]
My dad made me do it
They reckon a good burnoff releases about as much Carbon as would be released from the soil over 20-24 months normally.View attachment 647780
I was a bad boy today. Bye bye carbon