Comments on: Moms on Monkey Bars

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:30:32 +0000

Bartolomo,
…Funny how those numbers keep going up! Yes, the “good for my age” idea was never a good incentive for me either. I like being able to do physically challenging things, and you have to keep all your muscles (including the heart) in shape for that.

It bugs me a little that I’m not as fast as I was ten years ago, but I’m happy to say that my toning and strength are improved! Overall, the 40′s are feeling pretty good.

By: bartolomo

bartolomo — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:36:21 +0000

Cool! Just read this post. Looks like you wrote it over a year ago, am I right? If so, the 45 is now 46 and you know what—it doesn’t matter. I never, and I mean NEVER, play the age card. I run with kids half my age and younger. Hey, if they beat me, they beat me. Ha Ha. I mean, I’m in better shape now than I was many years ago. But, I don’t need anyone saying I look good for ‘my age’. I just want to look good. And more importantly, feel good. It takes work and dedication to accomplish that. Looks like you’re on board with that. That’s great. Keep it up.

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By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:14:55 +0000

Thanks Cate!
I might have the stamina (on the good days!), but sadly, I no longer have the ankles and knees for that kind of distance. Fortunately, I can still run far enough for endorphins to kick in etc. -and I’m embracing the benefits of cross-training!
I am so glad to hear other moms do monkey bars!! Next time I embarrass a kid, I’ll tell them…

By: Cate

Cate — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:37:08 +0000

Sounds like you have enough endurance to run a marathon. I would have bowed at with the back to back soccer practices. Whenever I’m home in NZ, I sometimes catch glimpses of mothers hanging from monkey bars. I always thought they were revisiting their youth, but now I know there could be another reason.
This post was a great read.

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Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:54:27 +0000

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By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:16:58 +0000

SpinDiva,
You speak with wisdom, Lady. I can tell you’ve lived it! Thank goodness we have a history of exercise rewards to refer back to when we’re dragging and need some motivation!

By: SpinDiva

SpinDiva — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:14:44 +0000

WOW Heather, you do get a workout throughout your day. Sounds like my life with 4 kids in different age groups. But you still need that little bit of time for yourself. Besides you have to know how great you feel after, even if you have to crawl to the gym, that’s you’re time. You are doing great!! It all pays off in the end…at least that’s what I tell myself.

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By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:27:04 +0000

Colorado Baby,
You are always so encouraging, and I appreciate it!
You’re right about “feeling it” when you get stuck in the all work/no play mode. Our mental health has a HUGE impact on our physical resilience. When I have no time at all, I try to make my daily tasks a little harder (carry laundry in multiple loads, run up and down the steps, park far out in the parking lot…). I don’t know how much it actually does for muscles and cardio, but it feels good to know I’m just not giving up!!