Sport to take up at 50.

[Eleven]

aspender said:

Eleven said:

Holme Pierrepont National Water sports centre is just down the road from here. I imagine they've got a boat or two lying about.

In which case, head down there on 27th July and watch the Outlaw Triathlon (Ironman distance) and you'll see lots of people your age and beyond doing amazing things that might inspire you.

http://www.onestepbeyond.org.uk/the-outlaw-triathl...

I have watched it before. People my own age and older swimming in goose poo. I admired their courage, I didn't feel the need to emulate them.

[Zyp]

Now you're just putting obstacles in the way.
I feel you're going into this in a half-hearted fashion

[Eleven]

Zyp said:

Now you're just putting obstacles in the way.
I feel you're going into this in a half-hearted fashion

It's the geese that put obstacles in the way, in the shape of waterborne turds. I am similarly put off the kayaking / white-water rafting by the colour of the water and proliferation of rats.

[Zyp]

I have to agree - I end up washing down my daughters trainers after every rowing session due to goose turds.

As for kayaking - it's not just about white water rapids and being upside down.
The flat water / long distance / sprint racing is excellent and you're much less likely to get a mouthful of Weils disease.

[irocfan]

Zyp said:

To that end, I'm seriously considering starting to play rugby at my local club.
I'm 45.

I must admit that in my fantasy world I'd start playing rugby again... then reality strikes and my knackered, neck, knees and lower back put paid that this particular foolish idea. I've even toyed with the idea of trying to play footie - the problem is I loathe it

[Zyp]

irocfan said:

I must admit that in my fantasy world I'd start playing rugby again... then reality strikes and my knackered, neck, knees and lower back put paid that this particular foolish idea. I've even toyed with the idea of trying to play footie - the problem is I loathe it

Thought about touch rugby?
Keep you fit playing a game you like but without the stresses of contact.

[Johnny]

Road Cycling.

It's the future