[Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
Nella Foster
jellybeanfarm at gmail.com
Fri Sep 9 22:11:49 UTC 2016
Bridget when number 2 starts running around you will be going in 2 different
directions at once. That will take a lot of balance and flexibility. Lol
Nella
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Yes, my current one takes a lot of energy, LOL! Hopefully this second one
will be a bit more mild, grin.
Bridgit
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Bridget, a friend of mine says running is like hitting yourself in the head
with a hammer it feels real good when you stop. Lol
I have to laugh at my younger self. I never thought this would happen to my
body. I took good health and all for granted.
I used to laugh at riders that had to use a mounting block. I just jumped
on and off the horse. I was the one who got off to open all the gates and
picked up anything that was dropped. Now I use a block or look for a rock
or something to stand on. I can still get on from the ground, but it isn't
easy or pretty!
I'm sure things will start coming back to you after you have the baby.
Pregnancy changes your balance. You will need lots of energy and fitness to
keep up with 2 small children. Lol
Nella
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Nella,
Yes, running. I used to be able to run a 5 minute mile, but now, I struggle
just to jog. I jogged about a quarter of a mile last night and thought I
would die, grin. And keep in mind, I did a triathlon just back in early
July. Running just isn't coming back to me as much as I would like it too. I
know if I keep with it, the more conditioned I will become, but I'm not sure
why it's been so difficult.
I also used to be a dancer. Like ballet dancing. But since losing my sight,
my balance has been awful. I'm hoping yoga will help with my balance. I can
stand fine or walk or ride a bike with no problems, but doing things like
dancing or standing on one leg, or even going down and up stairs without
holding onto a railing can be difficult for me. And I used to be able to
leap and turn across a stage with no problem, smile.
So while I stay active and exercise regularly, I'm working on certain
skills. And being pregnant right now doesn't help, grin. But it's a process.
I'm 35, and while not old at all, I'm not exactly young anymore either. And
my flexibility is shot. Another thing I'm hoping to work on in yoga. As much
as I do cardio now, you wouldn't think I would struggle with these things,
and yet I do. We all have our mountains to climb, smile.
Bridgit
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Mike, you're right being physically fit will make you a better rider. I've
struggled with my health the last few years and am not as good of rider as I
used to be. I certainly don't have the leg strength that I used to or the
body core strength. The core muscles really help with balance, which helps
with riding. I also worry that my reflexes aren't as fast. So if my horse
tries to jump out from under me will I be able to react in time. Then I
worry that if I come off, I'm older and with my health issues it will take
longer to recover. I love my horse and I love riding and am determined to
get back to where I was before or at least as close as I can.
Is there anyone else out there trying to get back into a sport or activity
that they used to do?
It hass been so hot and humid here it is hard to get motivated to do any
outdoor activities.
Nella
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Hey
You give me more credit than I deserve, it was something that I enjoyed and
because of God happen to be OK at. I wrestled all through school and
college, so training for powerlifting was fairly easy, I competed for 12
years and had a lot of fun. I don't think you are wimpy at all, I don't
think you can be wimpy and ride horses. I've done that and it is difficult
to stay on. I know you need a lot of leg strength especially for cantering
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> On Sep 8, 2016, at 21:52, Nella Foster via SportsandRec
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> Mike, it is nice to meet you too.
>
> The power lifting is impressive. I'm very, very wimpy!
>
> How long have you trained and competed to get to where you are now?
>
> As I said in an earlier post I'm just not a very competitive person,
> but admire people who are disciplined enough to do it.
>
> I like nothing better than to just amble down the trail with my horse.
> We like to hear the birds and feel the sun and breeze. I do like to
> canter sometimes and he seems to enjoy it too.
>
> I am a pretty fast walker which is as close to aerobic as I get.
>
> I will write you off list for fitness advice. I'm sure you can have
> me whining and complaining in no time. Lol
>
> Nella
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> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Mike via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 5:14 PM
> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
> Cc: hannibal8it at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>
> Hi Nella.
> I'm glad to virtually meet you. My name is Mike. I'm 46, and still
> very active. I recently retired ranked 2nd for my age and weightclass
> in the International Powerlifting Association as a blind lifter. It
> is a sighted federation, so I'm very happy with that achievement.
> I still plan on lifting and doing treadmill work, and getting as much
> time outside to stay healthy.
> I'm a Certified Strength and conditioning specialist by the NSCA, as
> as well as a certified senior Olympic weightlifting coach.
> My girlfriend and I often work out together, go for walks ETC.
> I'd be happy to help out with advice for anything you need. My gf is
> a licensed massage therapist, so any questions there I can help with, too.
> You can contact me here, or off list if that's more comfortable as I
> really can't recommend much safely without knowing what your health
conditions are.
>
> best of luck with all you do, and welcome to the list.
> email: hannibal8it at aol.com
> Mike
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> From: Nella Foster via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> To: sportsandrec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Nella Foster <jellybeanfarm at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thu, Sep 8, 2016 5:56 pm
> 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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