Re:Exercise 'keeps the mind sharp' in over-50s, study finds
by Angostura on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @09:45AM
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I don't know where you live, but it might be worth looking at whether there is a Parkrun close to you. http://www.parkrun.com
I'm in my 50s, absolutely hated running - hadn't done it for 30 years. Started when my wife and kids started doing it, just to help out and got to really enjoy it. Weekly 5km run, hugely mixed ability field, nice friendly atmosphere, nice route. I rather look forward to it now. I also discovered a latent competitive spirit which means that while I puff around the course, I seem to be unable to not sprint for the last 100 meters.
I'm in my 50s, absolutely hated running - hadn't done it for 30 years. Started when my wife and kids started doing it, just to help out and got to really enjoy it. Weekly 5km run, hugely mixed ability field, nice friendly atmosphere, nice route. I rather look forward to it now. I also discovered a latent competitive spirit which means that while I puff around the course, I seem to be unable to not sprint for the last 100 meters.