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

Fri Sep 9 03:07:51 UTC 2016

Happy birthday Chris! I hope you had a great day.

JODY 

thunderwalker321 at gmail.com

50 Years of STAR TREK

"Live Long and Prosper."

> On Sep 8, 2016, at 9:30 PM, Nella Foster via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Kris happy birthday and congratulations on the weight loss.
> 
> I'm sure you can give me some good advice when it comes to getting fit in
> the forties.
> 
> Nella
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Kris F via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 7:31 PM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> Cc: foleyforever at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] {Spam?} RE: hello from a new member
> 
> 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.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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