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The Retirement Thread
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**I confess I know less than nothing about how a virus works.
Was saying the same thing just yesterday. Its a really weird** virus in that (I assume) exactly the same thing can kill a strong healthy young man and yet a 94 or 104 year old survive it.
**I confess I know less than nothing about how a virus works.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Yep, already in my shorts. Been working hard on my calves and quads over winter and my legs are looking mighty fine. Not quite Jesus boot weather though - they're the footwear of last resort, when the need to keep cool outweighs all other considerations.Shorts & Sandals day down here today, I reckon.
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
Well we got our walk in, just 
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Both of us decided to have a bad back day today. I had to stop part way and do a set of stretches. People driving past must have had a laugh.
Again part way round we passed a Spar shop which was virtually empty and had no queue so I nipped in for some essentials eg milk, wine, whisky. That bag was cutting into my fingers when by the time we got home
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08.00 it was cool so I wore a decent jacket.
09.00 we were sweating.
Giving the back a rest then going on the exercise bike again.
.Both of us decided to have a bad back day today. I had to stop part way and do a set of stretches. People driving past must have had a laugh.
Again part way round we passed a Spar shop which was virtually empty and had no queue so I nipped in for some essentials eg milk, wine, whisky. That bag was cutting into my fingers when by the time we got home
.08.00 it was cool so I wore a decent jacket.
09.00 we were sweating.
Giving the back a rest then going on the exercise bike again.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Yes, there was a 90 year old on BBC this morning, who had recovered. Hope for us youngsters yetI just read a story that a 104 year old lady has survived Covid19. How fabulous is that.
oldest daughter (Nurse), tested positive yesterday. Symptoms mild, fingers crossed it stays that way.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Yes, there was a 90 year old on BBC this morning, who had recovered. Hope for us youngsters yet
oldest daughter (Nurse), tested positive yesterday. Symptoms mild, fingers crossed it stays that way.
I do hope your daughter gets well soon.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Is running really that good for you? I am saying that because my brother , who is 74 now, has always been a very sporty person, especially running. He loved it and was running practically every day, for miles, in all weathers. Sadly, now, he walks very slowly and struggles to go up stairs. Very soon, he says he will have to use a stick to help his walking. Up to 2 years ago, he was still running. So, judging from his experience, I wonder if too much running can actually be detrimental after a certain age? Luckily, he is a very positive person and never lets anything get him down.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Sometimes just down to how your body reacts. I remember reading an article about a 71 year old Japanese runner that holds the marathon record for her age group. Would put many runners in their twenties to shame. She must be blessed with good genes and lack of injuries.
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Keep us in touch Boldonlad. I think you Geordies can beat the b*stardYes, there was a 90 year old on BBC this morning, who had recovered. Hope for us youngsters yet
oldest daughter (Nurse), tested positive yesterday. Symptoms mild, fingers crossed it stays that way.
Fully agree with your sentiment. Some people seem to be able to do mega miles for many years and get away with it. But many others suffer from the results.
When my ligaments parted with the bone the specialist told me to pack it in right away. I did as advised and got away with it. Others eg your brother** are not so fortunate.
**of course there may be lots of reasons for his problems
The original advice was that running, especially on hard surfaces would be detrimental, especially to the joints.
That's changed over the years as the evidence has mounted up about increased bone density/ cardio vascular health, and in some respects mental health.
I have friends who've been running for 50+ years and are still in fine fettle in their 70s, with another aged 85 who has cut his running down and runs 10k with his daughter 3 times a week.
As with everything, a lot is down to genetics
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
There is story floating around in the Metro newspaper that Donald Trump has a financial interest in the company that is Making the drug he has been pushing for days.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was true.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was true.
oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
I have never had malaria but I have had hydroxychloroquine in the past. Cannot remember which of my maladies it was for tho'. All I do remember is that it could have very dodgy side effects which fortunately I never had.
