Triathlete? No, but it works

I had done a few triathlons back in the late 80's early 90's. Too expensive of a sport for me. I was always a terrible swimmer and a decent cyclist. These sports are coming back around to be of use to my body. With my crappy knees, running 3 times a week is about all I can do. I am grateful for that. I have started cycling in the past 2 years and have added swimming into the mix a couple of times a week. I feel fitter than I have in years. Maybe it is all the yoga, maybe it is all the sports but, something is helping me get fitter. I have developed a nice routine. Bike one day, swim the next, run the following day, do yogga every day and some sort of strength work 3 times a week and voila! It is nice finding I can do all this and still have a life. I pay closer attention to my body than ever before. Those aches and pains mean something. All for now, a workout is calling my name.

Your Routine

Life long exercise begins with making whatever form of exercise you choose, your own. Most lifelong exercisers tend to do the bulk of their workouts alone. Trying to match up schedules is a challenge. Trying to do this with kids, spouse and a job is nearly impossible. It does help to have a group that shows up at a regular place and time. This way you can show up but, not be too pressured if your day does not work out. If I am planning to meet a group, I can be more lax about showing up but, if I am meeting one person, I try to do everything possible to be there. My dog walking business allows me to have mid-mornings and afternoons free but, it seems everyone else is working so, I try to show up for evening workouts or weekend mornings to have a social life. This is a plus when most of the workouts are done on your own. I am more focused when working out alone but, really enjoy being part of a group. People come and go over the years with any exercise group so, it is nice to have some continuity of a group that is affiliated through a club or some sort. Enjoy your own routine but, make time for others : )