[Sportsandrec] hello from a new member

Fri Sep 9 01:41:01 UTC 2016

Bridget, congratulations on the pregnancy and the triathlon.  You finished
and that's very exciting.

I would probably be carried off in an ambulance if I tried something like
that. Lol

I'm not very competitive.  I like being outside in nature and I want to be
fit again.

I look forward to learning and hearing everyone's stories.

Nella

-----Original Message-----
From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via SportsandRec
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 5:51 PM
To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member

Nella,

Welcome to the list. I joined a few months ago.

I was very athletic in my teens and early 20s, competing in track and
swimming, dancing, and I was just generally active.

After a long break in competitive sports, this summer I decided to
participate in a local triathlon. My husband and I did it together. I'm now
in my mid-30s, and although I powerwalk or use an elliptical 4 to 5 times a
week, my body was no longer conditioned to intensive sports like the tri. I
enjoyed it though, especially swimming. But it took a lot to get back into
competitive condition, and running was especially a struggle. I still am not
fully adjusted back into running condition.

I hoped to stick with the regimen, but during the last two weeks of
triathlon training, I started struggling through everything. It was worse
than it had been in the beginning. I then found out I'm pregnant, expecting
my second child. And apparently this time around, I'm experiencing a
hormonal issue that affects my breathing during activity. I'm healthy, heart
and lungs fine, this pregnancy is just affecting the breathing. So I've had
to take it down a notch for the time being, unfortunately. I made it through
the tri, crossing the finish line, but I did not do near as well as I hoped.
I plan to do it again next year, after the baby comes though. I'm continuing
to exercise, but back to my powerwalks and elliptical, not able to do real
intense activity right now.

I start a yoga class next week and am excited about it.

I use to horse ride but have not done it in a long time. I miss it. My
in-laws have horses, but we don't get down there often, and when we do, we
are usually busy doing family things. I really enjoy being on a horse
though.

I plan to start swimming soon too. I'm a really good swimmer, and I find
it's the best exercise for me.

I iceskated and skied as a child and enjoyed it, but I no longer enjoy
winter sports. The cold is not for me.

This is a great list for anyone interested in athletics. Some are more
religious than others about activity. Some do sports just for leisure, while
others like to compete. It's a wide variety here, and a great place for
asking questions. We recently discussed Fit Bits and how they can help
during activity, and that they can be accessible through apps on IOS
devices. Again, welcome and ask away.

Bridgit

-----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 <jellybeanfarm at gmail.com>
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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