How old do you have to be before you stop.....

[snowcraig2.0]

Playing pick up basketball? I'm 45. Still play 3 times a week. Anyone else my age still playing?

What about other sports and or activities that you are still doing that are generally for younger people?

 

[KnappShack]

Playing pick up basketball? I'm 45. Still play 3 times a week. Anyone else my age still playing?

What about other sports and or activities that you are still doing that are generally for younger people?

I went for a run, tripped, and landed hard. Still nursing some painful ribs.

Father Time is winning some rounds, but always keep swinging.

 

[BCClone]

If you have fun, keep doing it. I know men’s leagues that have 50-60 year old guys in them. Slow pitch softball teams in Mesa that have 80 year old guys playing.

 

[psycln11]

Playing pick up basketball? I'm 45. Still play 3 times a week. Anyone else my age still playing?

What about other sports and or activities that you are still doing that are generally for younger people?

When I used to play at the Y in Ankeny, there were guys in their 60's playing weekly.

 

[ClonerJams]

I need to do something like this. Its been 10+ years since I've played basketball and while I'll suck if I ever pick it up again, its fun.

 

[carvers4math]

I only play pickup basketball when my adult sons are home. At 62, and after multiple child births, my knees at highly questionable. I am in a tennis league again finally, we have enough peeps to do it again. Also adult league slow pitch softball but even corpses can play that.

 

[cowboycurtis]

I’m still trying to send dirt bikes 80ft through the air at 46. Next hard crash will be me last but damn it’s fun and the adrenaline is amazing. I use to play city league basketball ball but that was more beer than exercise

 

[twojman]

I'm 46 and the last time I played pick up basketball was 9 years ago....when I tore my calf muscle. I still shoot around here with my kids and coach but don't/won't go as hard as I used to. I still run >20 miles/week but that is slowing down as well. Getting old has some drawbacks

 

[nfrine]

I only play pickup basketball when my adult sons are home. At 62, and after multiple child births, my knees at highly questionable. I am in a tennis league again finally, we have enough peeps to do it again. Also adult league slow pitch softball but even corpses can play that.

Kid, you ain't seen nothing yet.

 

[NWICY]

Playing pick up basketball? I'm 45. Still play 3 times a week. Anyone else my age still playing?

What about other sports and or activities that you are still doing that are generally for younger people?

I played in my 40's but always let the young pups play the 1st game to let some of the piss and vinegar get burnt off I was too slow but let them play a game or so then I could keep up better.

I still do biking (Well hope to start again this spring.)

 

[cmjh10]

Aggravated my plantar fasciitis last summer playing slow pitch and tweaked my groin a couple years ago playing in a different league. I think my body is telling me to stop.

 

[CoachHines3]

what age do you stop wiping ur own ass?

 

[do4CY]

You're never too old, your body just might hate you more. I remember playing at the rec 20 years ago there were a few older guys that would be there playing. One had to be in his 60's.
I wish I had a chance to play more, about the only time I do is against my kid's teams. I can still dominate 6th graders but I tone it down little for the 4th graders.

 

[mywayorcyway]

I played until my late 30s when I watched a teammate's elbow go backwards when he landed funny. That was it for me. Stuff hurts too easy and too long now.

 

[snowcraig2.0]

what age do you stop wiping ur own ass?

How old is 3 years ago?

 

[snowcraig2.0]

If you have fun, keep doing it. I know men’s leagues that have 50-60 year old guys in them. Slow pitch softball teams in Mesa that have 80 year old guys playing.

That kinda my mentality. Why stop when I still love it. But I heard a pop in my Achilles tendon Friday that got me thinking about it.

 

[wxman1]

Playing pick up basketball? I'm 45. Still play 3 times a week. Anyone else my age still playing?

What about other sports and or activities that you are still doing that are generally for younger people?

Do you play at the Y?

 

[laminak]

When I was in my 20s and 30s and played a lot of racquetball, many of us at that generation got our butts kicked by the retirees in the league/tournaments.

My 76 year old father blows by a lot of younger people biking.

If you’re physically able and experienced, you should be fine.

 

[ISUTex]

stopped playing about 8 or 9 years ago (mid 30's). I still exercise and shoot hoops. Just don't feel like blowing out a knee, ankle, achilles, etc. Now I play one on one against my son (high school). Sure he takes it easy on me, but it's a good work out.

 

[madguy30]

I'm back to running regularly which is great. I don't think my structures could handle the complex movements of basketball though.

Back in the hizzy I'd run 5 miles and then play league bball the same day.

Otherwise staying active is crucial no matter the age so anything enjoyable should be continued.