Leanna Tomlinson Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 ....in the early afternoon, and I joined a group of senior citizens on their walk. Our Y has a large indoor track and only the middle stretches are visible to each other. The ends go through hallways and your view is obscured. As I starting walking, I quickly picked up my pace and passed the seniors. Every few laps I would pass them and smile politely. Eventually the two gentlemen were in a separate group from the ladies. As I passed the ladies for the fourth time, they were remarking about the young lady on the track who was very fit. I started walking faster because I was curious to see what this young lady looked like. As I passed the gentlemen, they were discussing the young lady's "sassy swing". I could never catch up to the young lady even after I ran a couple of laps. At the end of my walk, I was stretching at the only entrance to the track. Both groups of seniors passed me, and from their comments, I realized I was the "young" lady!!! At 44 years old and 25lbs overweight, I was the "fit" and "sassy" young lady! Maybe I need to hang out with these people. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm so using your Y! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingiguana Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 It's all timing. I've learned not to go just before dinner. There are some very fit people there then. No way would they be calling me fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 It's all timing. I've learned not to go just before dinner. There are some very fit people there then. No way would they be calling me fit. I learned not to go when school gets out. The girls track team practices there in the winter. Not good for my self image. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraciebytheBay Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 That was worth the price of admission, right there. Awesome experience!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Why you young, fit and sassy Mama. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 That's awesome! Your new screen name can be Fit and Sassy! I love the Y too. Last night I was told that I had an amazing breast stroke, pure natural talent (I'm 49). Later I was told that my flutter kick was all over the place, but we won't think about that one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Why you young, fit and sassy Mama. Good for you! :iagree: what an ego boost. Next time you go to work out can you call me? I'll meet you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 :iagree: what an ego boost. Next time you go to work out can you call me? I'll meet you there. No kidding, we all might exercise more with that sort of support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 :lol: That is such a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneofalamo Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 you put a smile on my face this morning! that is one awesome story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Love it!!! Good for you :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Maybe I need to hang out with these people. ;) I say that all the time. At 50, I look darn good amongst the 70-something set. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My high school Spanish teachers was about 5'4" and had light brown hair. She said she loved going to Mexico, because everywhere she went, people would talk about "the tall blonde." It took her a while to realize they were talking about her. :D Good for you for walking! I wish our Y had an indoor track. We just have treadmills. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 :iagree: what an ego boost. Next time you go to work out can you call me? I'll meet you there. No kidding, we all might exercise more with that sort of support! OK, I'll call both of you to join me for my next walk. We can really give them something to talk about. ;) My high school Spanish teachers was about 5'4" and had light brown hair. She said she loved going to Mexico, because everywhere she went, people would talk about "the tall blonde." It took her a while to realize they were talking about her. :D Good for you for walking! I wish our Y had an indoor track. We just have treadmills. :glare: It's all perspective, isn't it? Of course people who know me in real life are probably laughing the hardest. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 wow!! how awesome! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 That is the BEST story of the day!! What Y was that again? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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