FitLifeSF

Yesterday the thought ran through my head, why do I do it?  I am 13 years from being 50, and I think I look pretty damn good for a 37 year old.  (Well, 37 in February)  The guys I work out with at SAMBO are mostly in their 20’s and early 30’s  (There are a few old guys, Serge, Ed, Me, Jud..) and I find myself back in the same boat I was with soccer.  I am in my later 30’s competing against guys who are 10-15 years younger than me and still trying to compete at that level.  Am I crazy?  Am I a masochist?  Am I just in denial?

I work out.  By most peoples standards, I work out a lot.  And I believe the results are obvious.  Most people can’t believe that I am pushing 40.  Maybe that is why I do it.  The shock factor.  Maybe it is because I hate not being able to do anything on a whim.  (Anything Athletic that is) 

Tough to call I tell you.  It probably comes down to vanity.  My self image is directly related to how I feel physically.   If I feel soft and  out of shape, I just don’t function well.  (Maybe I am addicted to feeling sore, though if I don’t work out I feel a different more painful kind of sore)

I guess I do it because I like it.  I do it because feeling good is important to me.  I do it, because that is a part of who I am.

Just a thought.