Running wise, 50 was the year I seriously noticed an big big drop in my ability. In my 40's I did notice the need for more recovery time after a workout or tough long run, but I could still do those things at a pretty high level. In my 50's, I just don't have the power or "umpff" to move fast.
50 is tough because it means your parents are now really getting up in age, and you will be dealing with all that comes with that. That means disease, doctors, funerals, elder care.. it's not pretty. By this age you may even start losing peers, or at the very least have peers that are dealing with some chronic medical condition.
At 50 you are not middle aged, in the "5k of Life" you're around the 2.5M mark. Everyone knows, that's when it starts to really hurt.
Well if I'm single I'd hope to pull the 20 somethings. Otherwise I would not want to work because that sucks as modern day slavery. I'd hope to have a net worth of enough to be a high rolling degerate pig or a good family man if I had kids.
It’s all about getting laid with you. I love the guys whose whole identity is how much tail they get.
In the same boat and I'm indifferent because I'm at peace with the number on a given year anymore. I feel good and live a blessed life, there's no good reason I should feel any anxiety. Don't let other people drive your feelings and emotions.
Well if I'm single I'd hope to pull the 20 somethings. Otherwise I would not want to work because that sucks as modern day slavery. I'd hope to have a net worth of enough to be a high rolling degerate pig or a good family man if I had kids.
It’s all about getting laid with you. I love the guys whose whole identity is how much tail they get.
I turned 50 during the pandemic when everything was shut down. A few restaurants were open for take out. I got a steak from a nearby restaurant and a bottle of wine. I had to put the steak in the microwave because it was getting cold by the time I got it home. I also was planning on a big ski trip to celebrate. The ski resorts were closed that winter. Instead, we got a winter storm that knocked out power for two days and killed all my citrus trees. So, any notion of softening the blow by spoiling my self a bit was completely lost.
40 is easy. 50 does suck. The temptation is strong to just give up, get fat and get drunk every night. Staying in shape is a chore and it is very easy to get weird little soft tissue injuries here and there that can be very persistent. You really have to find something to keep yourself busy that you like to do or else you will just sit around and get depressed. I got back into playing golf after putting my clubs in the closet for the past 20 or so years. That has helped a lot. Thanks to juiced up equipment, I can hit the ball just as far as I did when I was in my 20s. And when I am out playing or practicing, I immediately stop thinking about work, home, etc. and just focus on my playing. I think you really need to make adjustments and find something that you can do for your second act. Trying to by 30something forever just doesn't work.
Do not set unrealistic goals. If you can run 10K in under 60 minutes, you are doing well at age 50.
Tom Brady performs at a super high level at age 45 because he has lived in a big house with plenty of room. He can hang out in his home gym or man cave with his friends and avoid his wife and kids.
so the secret to staying young is to have a ton of money, a big house, and a model wife?
Good news fellow lets run posters....we're all gonna be immortal!
50 is ok. I'm 50 now. I have less energy but I waste less energy too. I spend less of it on things that I don't think will go anywhere and my experiences have set me up with what those things are.
Was it or is it going to be just another day? Did you get depressed or was there no difference then the day before? Does the idea that the day before you could say l am in my 40s vs 50 fricken years old make a difference or does it set in when you are 55 or 60 plus? I mean at 50 Tom Brady is just a little younger then that and he is in the NFL and also playing at a SUPER high level.
Tom Brady is NOT a little younger than 50. He turned 45 on August 3rd. As you get older, 5 years can make a big difference in your overall health. Most people in their 20s won’t notice much of a difference over the course of 5 years if they stay in shape. Many 50 year olds are in great shape and still running good times. But, many people start to decline with regards to performance and recovery. That said, 50 doesn’t seem old to me at all, since I’m 69. 50 is truly just a number. It shouldn’t define who you are as a person, or how you feel about yourself. Personally, I don’t remember turning 50. I was probably more wrapped up in job, family and life in general to care it.
50 is great, still physically great albeit with thinning hair. Can't decide if I should do something about it or just let it happen. Otherwise, everything is wonderful. At the apex of my career, a few years from retirement, nice house, nice wife, nice car, etc.
50 is great, still physically great albeit with thinning hair. Can't decide if I should do something about it or just let it happen.
I don't recommend it, just accept aging gracefully. All of your peers can tell if you're trying something and it just makes you look like you're actively in denial. Men and women trying cosmetic approaches to holding onto thin shreds of youthful appearance are obvious to all except really young people. It can be hard living in places where it's the norm to thicken/color hair and put filler on your face.
I'm 36 and soon to be 37. I'm a bit bothered by this, more so because I'm still single and don't feel like I'll ever find someone or have kids. I'm a multi-millionaire; decent, but not as good shape as once was; and work as a medical doctor. Who would have thought this is what 36 would look like.
Turned 50 a few years back. Still running and enjoying it, backpacking in summer sunshine and winter snow, skiing, fishing, lifting big weights... You have to work at it. If you are lucky, it's still doable and you are extremely grateful for every morning slog in the rain and pristine mountain experience.
Was it or is it going to be just another day? Did you get depressed or was there no difference then the day before? Does the idea that the day before you could say l am in my 40s vs 50 fricken years old make a difference or does it set in when you are 55 or 60 plus? I mean at 50 Tom Brady is just a little younger then that and he is in the NFL and also playing at a SUPER high level.
Life actually ends at 40, so you are just afterpartying thereafter, so be thankful for and try to enjoy every day of your afterlife.
Good try, but life ends at 30. It’s law by God. 1,2,3. 10, 20, 30 repeat. After 30 you get pulled out of the simulation and they just run a simulation of you for the younger people under 30 since it takes 30 years scanning a brain to make an exact singularity copy of it. If you’re reading this and you’re younger than 30,you’re still in the simulation. Enjoy it while it lasts. It was build so humans could learn and enjoy the world as it was before it was over, we put good and randomness into it so you would be prepared for waking up at 30. goodluck
I'm 36 and soon to be 37. I'm a bit bothered by this, more so because I'm still single and don't feel like I'll ever find someone or have kids. I'm a multi-millionaire; decent, but not as good shape as once was; and work as a medical doctor. Who would have thought this is what 36 would look like.
Yeah dude life sucks. I’m 31 and work as a Pharma CEO. Net worth only about $22 mill right now, but 50% of that is my company stocks. I’m also 6’4” and can bench about 345 for 3, handsome, funny, a bit too charismatic at times and of course I love adventure. Still every beautiful women I meet is either married, emotionally unavailable, or too tight for me. It’s like I thought I’d be killing it at 31 with this much cash and good wit, but the last time I actually enjoyed being with a women was probably 4 years ago in France, but then again she couldn’t even speak English
Turning 59 soon. The 50s are great. More flexibility, less stress, kids really starting to come into their own. I saw a study that said that men’s happiness is at its lowest point at age 50. That may be true. But the 50s after that are great.
You're assuming everyone has kids and haven't been living a flexible, stress free life before 50.
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