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

[Nella Foster]

Hello Robert, it's good to meet you.

I enjoy walking my dogs, which is low impact, but fun for me and them.  I'm
not looking to get involved with activities that are just for the blind.
I'm just trying to get my middle aged body moving again. Lol

I have bowled a few times it it was fun.  I was terrible at it, but had a
good time.

Nella

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From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Robert Moore via SportsandRec
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 7:02 PM
To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
Cc: Robert Moore
Subject: [Sportsandrec] {Spam?} RE: hello from a new member

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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