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When did you notice aging?

When did you face the “aging” realizations you’ve been writing about? I’m one of those diehards who can’t or refuse to get the hint. Also, your last couple of newsletters have included more exercise suggestions than usual. Is that in response to that one guy who complained, saying he wanted more workout tips? I’d have sent him shopping for a muscle mag off the rack.

I’ve observed the incremental aging process for a hundred years and it’s been most aggressive in the last two years. I write about the process from my point of view to help IronOnline readers (mostly no spring chickens, either) who identify with me, and me with them.

I cannot pretend I’m bombing it like a young bomber. I hope to teach, encourage and prepare them for the days and workouts ahead. And, too, I know the subject matter (the aches and pain and the pursuit of training); it’s fresh and, thankfully, something to write about.

Gotta throw in exercises and plans and hopes and aspirations for the faithful IOLers who are not yet arthritic. Keeps me young.

Sprouts and yogurt and Godspeed… Draper

Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on March 5th, 2008 in Aging Well by Dave Draper