[Sportsandrec] {Spam?} RE: hello from a new member

Fri Sep 9 00:30:32 UTC 2016

Hi Nella,

I am Kris and I am celebrating my 45th birthday today.  Only in the last year have I started taking my weight and physical fitness seriously.  I am on weight watchers and have lost 30 pounds with 29 more to go.  This year, I walked/ran a 10k in 103 minutes.  This is my personal best.  In June, I just joined a Hot yoga studio.  I have recently started doing a more intense class called hot power yoga.  The instructors tell me that I look like I am starting to get better balance.  Basically, I don't think it is ever too late to try something new or get fit.  Feel free to keep in touch.  Foleyforever at gmail.com.  

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> On Sep 8, 2016, at 8:02 PM, Robert Moore via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Nella, 
> Welcome to the group. 
> I too have been involved in probably more than a   dozen  activities for the
> blind over the years. Age can start to nudge one away from some of them but
> many  sports and recreations for the blind can be done into old age. I am 55
> and would probably  consider playing Beep ball again next year but I have
> some logistical issues that are keeping me from getting involved which have
> nothing to do with  fitness or any of that. 
> OK I am not saying 55 is old. Just  saying. 
> I wrestled in Highschool and college. Now that is a sport that is not for
> someone in their fifties. I would end up with a broken something or another
> pretty quick.  
> One activity I can think of that is good for at least getting out and
> staying active that does not require much training or   intense work outs is
> bowling. It is not too demanding  of course but does get the blood flowing.
> And I   have been  learning that just the act of socializing actually  has a
> lot more benefits to ones health than  most of us realize. 
> Anyway    probably  preaching to the  quire but just thought I  would put in
> my two cents worth. 
> 
> Always good to see new members join   the list. 
> Robert 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Nella Foster via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 4:56 PM
> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Nella Foster
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
> 
> Hello my name is Nella and I just signed up for this list.  Jody told me
> that she thought I would enjoy it.
> 
> 
> 
> I told her that I had thought about signing up before, but was afraid all
> the members would be active college age people. Lol
> 
> 
> 
> I haven't been very active in sports and recreation for a while, so look
> forward to hearing about what everyone is doing.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm mostly into horseback riding.  I own a horse and usually just ride him
> around my pasture.  I haven't met people to trail ride with here.  I work on
> getting him into different gaits and having smooth transitions.  It can get
> a bit boring, but is better than not riding at all.
> 
> 
> 
> Over the years I've tried lots of different things.  I used to do a lot of
> tandem cycling, but no longer have a bike or much of an interest.  I've also
> done quite a lot of hiking and backpacking.  Rock climbing was another
> interest that I no longer pursue.  I used to do some running, but think
> there must be better ways to torture yourself.  I've also tried both
> downhill and cross country skiing, but am not really into winter sports.
> Well I do like ice skating, but haven't done it for many, many years.  I've
> also gone on several canoe trips and had a great time.
> 
> 
> 
> I would like to get into hiking again and maybe canoeing.  I've never tried
> archery, but it is something I would like to know more about.  I'm also very
> interested in talking with people about developing a basic fitness routine.
> I'm in my mid-forties now and have some health issues, so would appreciate
> any advice in that area.
> 
> 
> 
> I've tried lots of things over the years and am game to try most anything at
> least once.  I look forward to hearing about what the rest of you are doing.
> 
> 
> 
> Nella  
> 
> 
> 
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