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I am 42. I just can't hold my liquor like I used to...[/QUOTE]

yeah, that sucks!

I, too, am in "better shape" than my "younger days". I have a hard time dealing with the "NUMBER" (age). I, do, feel like I have more aches and pains. I am also having a LOT of lower back pain. I think alot is related to my very tight hamstrings and yes I need to work on core. I suspect I will encouter more and more of these aches I did not have before. I think that goes with aging. But just think if we did not try and be active like we are. And it is a mind set. (IMO).

My Womans Tour in Moab this past Oct. About 1/2 of us were in the 40-early 50 range. Various shapes and sizes. The other 1/2 were all in there 70's. And they road the same darn hills I did...maybe a bit slower. But they did it. (not sure where I am going here).

I, agree, it is the "recovery" that is tougher and just a few other things I have to deal with. But I will not let it stop me from moving.
I also agree with other posts, look for a medical professional that will work WITH you and not just blame it on age or tell you to stop what you love.
Good luck and hope everyone here fells great today.
(I myself am very sore--very tight--too many lunges with personal trainer yesterday AM. Now when I get out of my office chair I really do walk like an old OLD lady!)
K