Pentagenarians & Beyond: May 3, 2026

[FitGran]

Good morning.

 

[Peaceful Rainbow]

Good morning Carolyn. Thanks for getting us started.

I did my AOLIH mix, Live Yoga Blocks Abs and Restorative Yoga. Hoping to walk some today, temps 50-60. But, it's currently 52 feels like 38, so it won't be much. I'm really not going to have any adjustment period to get me ready for 80's in Fort Worth in 2 weeks. Then I've decided to go on to Derek's where I'll be back to 60's. I decided I'm just going to pack two separate suitcases, since I'll basically need summer and spring clothes.

Diane Sue I hope you are able to figure out what will work in your space. I've found ways to do workouts in hotel rooms that are similar to what you have available.

Valerie I'm glad the therapy exercises are helping you.

Hi Judy.

 

[Traildoggie]

Good morning Carolyn. thanks for getting things going. hugs to you.

we are having beautiful warm sunny weather so we did a road ride we haven't done in 2 years. last year DH didn't feel his knee would hold up to 25 miles. we did it this morning. and with a headwind to boot. how can the wind blow against you for an entire 25 mile circuit?? grrr.... took us 2.5 hours with many short stops for brief rests, bridge crossings and traffic dodging. we don't ride many places with regular traffic these days because its so much busier than it used to be. people are pretty rude in passing without giving an inch to spare. no reason why a driver cant move over a little when no oncoming cars and we have a very narrow shoulder over a bridge. some folks pass as close as they can. this felt kinda hard because its 2x as long as our usual rides, plus the vehicles.

I'm trying to figure out how i can do my stretches in our camper. we can't count on warm dry weather so i do them inside but there is very little floor space. on the bed is too soft but that might be the only option.
i didnt do them yet today but will do them shortly.

 

[irongrl]

Yesterday I did a 20-minute Peloton ride and 30 minutes of Yin Yoga. Today is a rest day. I woke up with chills, body aches and a bad headache this morning. I could tell I was fighting something yesterday. I’m feeling a little better this afternoon but I’ll probably make this an active rest week.

Thank you for starting the thread Carolyn.

Cathy-Great job with your AOLIH mix, Live Yoga Blocks Abs and Restorative Yoga. I’ll have to try that Live workout.

Valerie-Great job with your road ride.

Hi to Diane Sue

 

[WD]

Yesterday I did Senior Shape Strength Training for everyone/choose your level, 37 minutes, 159 calories, heart rate 104/146. I did the Challenge moves through each half. The challenge moves add a lower body move along with the upper body with weights. She gives variations to intensify the movement. I used 10# dumbbells for all of it except a move with bow and area move and used 8# for that. I follwed that with Upper Body Stretch and Mobility, 23 minutes, 83 calories. Total time 242 calories.
Today I did a CDorner mixed cardio mash up, 46 minutes, 296 calories, heart rate 134/164 and part of a hip mobility stretch, 7 minutes, 23 calories. We had to take my husband's car to the shop to see why a taillight just turns on when we are not even around it. So, we stopped for lunch too. Total time was 53 minutes, 219 calories.

 

[Peaceful Rainbow]

No workout yesterday as I got little sleep. This morning I did IMAX 4 combos + blizzard blast and LITE Bands and Loops. Tomorrow I'm going to the zoo and then to my parents.

Judy I really like that Live Yoga Blocks workout. Sorry you weren't feeling well, but it sounds like you're on the mend.

Valerie sounds like you guys got a really good ride in. I stopped riding my bike out here for two reasons. Even with very little traffic drivers are jerks these days. I always give riders as much space as I can while driving, and closer to town when they are training we get the university track/cross country kids running a ways out. Second was the dogs. People out here tend to just let their dogs loose and they are not all friendly at all.

 

[Traildoggie]

Cathy we are pretty particular about where and when we ride roads these days. people are basically jerks. they always have been. they are less polite than ever. we ride early, usually sunday morning, and only a few select rides. there are only a few roads we are on briefly that have significant traffic. we always are definite and make our intentions clear and get out of the way if there is any question. there are a couple bridges with no options. the only way over a river with no pedestrian lane. if you ride way over on the shoulder , drivers take that as an "invitation" to pass. there is not enough room. ive watched people try to park at costco. the average driver has no concept of "close". We take the whole lane right down the center. do not waver and go fast. as soon as there is a shoulder, look behind and go there. otherwise drivers try to sneak past on the left but its way way too dangerous. this is for short road sections only, hopefully they are on their way home from church and arent drunk since its sunday morning. so far its worked for us and we are still alive. you cant be timid. there are plenty of roads we used to ride that are not workable anymore. now its only a couple times a year on rural roads sunday morning. we havent had trouble with dogs. i carry pepper spray in my bottle cage and will use it. ive used it on dogs before and its very effective. i carry it on my mt bike too. the risk isnt zero no matter what.

ive had two days with plenty of walking and several therapy sessions . will ride something tomorrow. People didnt behave so badly in the past. not sure what happened but i can guess.