True Inspiration........
I work in Administration for an assisted living facility for the elderly. I love my job, even though the pay pretty much sux. However, there are more rewards from the job than just cash, and the experiences I've had there will last a lifetime.
We have one resident living there who is 91 years old. She is one of the nicest residents we have....and also one of the healthiest! In short, she is a true inspiration to me. And here's one of the many reasons why: Everyday of the year - every single day - she walks 3 hours. 1 hour every morning when she gets up out of bed, 1 hour after breakfast and 1 hour after lunch. And we're not talking slow strolls here - we're talking speed walking. She's quick!
I've learned more from her about training/exercise than I ever could from a coach. I talk to her daily about her exercise "routine", how she copes with weather or mental blocks, and how she does it every single day. After every walk, I like to get the low-down on how her "training session" was......and the conditions outside. She refuses to let weather be a factor - if it's raining too hard outside for her walk, she does laps within our facility - up to 30 laps per day. I've seen the benefits the exercise has on her - both mental and physical. She follows a great diet too - no junk. Her mood is always fantastic - she is happy, laughing, talking, outgoing, alert and very "with it"......and she is very healthy. She is living, breathing proof of what exercise and diet can do for a body.
I always joke with my co-workers that if I was on her training schedule(for the bike), I'd win Nationals! Of course, that's silly......but you never know!
In short, she is my inspiration......and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to know her.
(Sorry - can't release her name - just her story.)
We have one resident living there who is 91 years old. She is one of the nicest residents we have....and also one of the healthiest! In short, she is a true inspiration to me. And here's one of the many reasons why: Everyday of the year - every single day - she walks 3 hours. 1 hour every morning when she gets up out of bed, 1 hour after breakfast and 1 hour after lunch. And we're not talking slow strolls here - we're talking speed walking. She's quick!
I've learned more from her about training/exercise than I ever could from a coach. I talk to her daily about her exercise "routine", how she copes with weather or mental blocks, and how she does it every single day. After every walk, I like to get the low-down on how her "training session" was......and the conditions outside. She refuses to let weather be a factor - if it's raining too hard outside for her walk, she does laps within our facility - up to 30 laps per day. I've seen the benefits the exercise has on her - both mental and physical. She follows a great diet too - no junk. Her mood is always fantastic - she is happy, laughing, talking, outgoing, alert and very "with it"......and she is very healthy. She is living, breathing proof of what exercise and diet can do for a body.
I always joke with my co-workers that if I was on her training schedule(for the bike), I'd win Nationals! Of course, that's silly......but you never know!
In short, she is my inspiration......and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to know her.
(Sorry - can't release her name - just her story.)
posted by Chico Cyclist at 7:14 AM
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