How old is too old to skate?

Rennvogel · October 14th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Hi;
I have been a runner for many years and am seriously looking into in-line skating now. I was just wondering if a young 49 yr old is a little too old to start in-line skating.So what do you think. Any other 40+ year olds out there that can relate some experiences?

Spins · October 14th, 2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rennvogel

Hi;
I have been a runner for many years and am seriously looking into in-line skating now. I was just wondering if a young 49 yr old is a little too old to start in-line skating.So what do you think. Any other 40+ year olds out there that can relate some experiences?

I wonder when someone might be too old to run? That might be the time.

Kind regards,

Gary
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skaterdog · October 14th, 2006, 02:19 PM

I skate with one guy that has a hip replacement (47 years old) and another guy in his seventies that has a knee replacement. Their injuries occured in non skating activities but they thrive as skaters.

I'm a 47 year old former runner (back injury) and skating has been great for me. Your going to love skating and enjoy it for many years.

Rennvogel · October 14th, 2006, 02:44 PM

Well, your never too old to run so maybe I have answered my own question (your never too old to skate). Thanks for the response Skaterdog, that helps.

oldiesk8er · October 14th, 2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rennvogel

Hi;
I have been a runner for many years and am seriously looking into in-line skating now. I was just wondering if a young 49 yr old is a little too old to start in-line skating.So what do you think. Any other 40+ year olds out there that can relate some experiences?

This is a question now considered more appropriate when you are over 60!

hikkergurl · October 14th, 2006, 04:45 PM

If you can walk, you can skate

Have fun!
Liz

Jon B. · October 14th, 2006, 09:58 PM

I started at 49. JB

fablemaker2 · October 14th, 2006, 11:18 PM

I'm 45. I started a little over a year ago, aggressive skating. I am now schedule to go to Woodward, the mecca of aggressive inline skating in my opinion. I plan on leaving that place a new skater, a freak of nature.

LezSk8 · October 14th, 2006, 11:20 PM

The time looks about right Rennvogel. Some runners (and bikers) have begun inline skating as a close cross training activity that allows them to put in some miles of cardiovascular work without so much stress on their joints. I have several friends I skate with who are runners and made fast progress in skating because they were physically fit already and applied the discipline learned in running to learning and improving their skating technique. I'm sure you will have the same experience. Best wishes and fun, safe skating.

LezSk8

mentally dull · October 15th, 2006, 01:09 PM

the oldes Beginners I've taught so far were well into their 70s

so don't worry, get skating, and ejoy that much lower impact on your knees, ankles, and back!

badnews · October 15th, 2006, 02:45 PM

"They" say "You're only as old as you feel."

The last time some Goth wanna be punk told me that, I beat the crap out of him with my cane.

janneman · October 15th, 2006, 04:31 PM

last summer I skated a very demanding route*) way above the arctic circle (the "finline") - I guess the mediate age was about 40, the youngest being in the 20s, the oldest being 66.

and you're only 49? what do you think?

*)400 km in 5 days, pretty hilly, pretty rainy, climbs and decents, not always perfect tarmac...

tjw · October 15th, 2006, 07:46 PM

There is an old saying,"If you have to ask, you have answered you own question."
Think it be it, for better or for worse.

NightWind · October 16th, 2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hikkergurl

If you can walk, you can skate

Have fun!
Liz

I can't agree more!!! And I firmly believe that the later you start the more likely you are to love skating! It opens a new way, a new exciting life! Skating is like nothing a human being can experience!!!

NightWind · October 16th, 2006, 12:29 AM

[/QUOTE]400 km in 5 days, pretty hilly, pretty rainy, climbs and decents, not always perfect tarmac... [/QUOTE]

400 km is just unimaginable!)) Well done!

As far as rainy weather and imperfect tarmac are concerned... Well I have to skate in the rain most of the time and I really enjoy it (it's been pretty rainy for the last couple of months here). A perfect Tarmac... in Moscow... is something you can only dream of!

NightWind · October 16th, 2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fablemaker2

I'm 45. I started a little over a year ago, aggressive skating. I am now schedule to go to Woodward, the mecca of aggressive inline skating in my opinion. I plan on leaving that place a new skater, a freak of nature.

I just can't help admiring you!)) I envy your energy! Good luck!
I was wondering about the skates you are using?))

skillwilly · October 28th, 2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rennvogel

Hi;
I have been a runner for many years and am seriously looking into in-line skating now. I was just wondering if a young 49 yr old is a little too old to start in-line skating.So what do you think. Any other 40+ year olds out there that can relate some experiences?

Its imposible for me to run at anytime, but I'm skating like crazy for many years .(see other thread, why my username is skillwilly) I am 46 planning to go on forever.

NightWind · October 28th, 2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skillwilly

I am 46 planning to go on forever.

That's exactly the way I feel about skating!

And ... it makes people feel and look younger!

janneman · October 29th, 2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NightWind

And ... it makes people feel and look younger!

AMEN

NightWind · October 29th, 2006, 09:05 PM

Only skating makes you absent-minded!)) I for one can't think about anything else but skating when I am off-skates!

October 14th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#1
Rennvogel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	How old is too old to skate? Hi; I have been a runner for many years and am seriously looking into in-line skating now. I was just wondering if a young 49 yr old is a little too old to start in-line skating.So what do you think. Any other 40+ year olds out there that can relate some experiences?

October 14th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#9
LezSk8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Longwood, Florida, 1 1/2 miles from the Seminole Wekiva Trail. Posts: 846	The time looks about right Rennvogel. Some runners (and bikers) have begun inline skating as a close cross training activity that allows them to put in some miles of cardiovascular work without so much stress on their joints. I have several friends I skate with who are runners and made fast progress in skating because they were physically fit already and applied the discipline learned in running to learning and improving their skating technique. I'm sure you will have the same experience. Best wishes and fun, safe skating. LezSk8 __________________ LezSk8 Central Florida! Visit http://www.cftb.us for local trail & activity information.

October 15th, 2006, 01:09 PM	#10
mentally dull Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 48	the oldes Beginners I've taught so far were well into their 70s so don't worry, get skating, and ejoy that much lower impact on your knees, ankles, and back! __________________ Inline Skating Lessons in London, UK, Articles, Advice & the famous Viper Frames - see [url]http://skating.thierstein.net[/url]

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janneman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rotterdam Posts: 721	graveyard shift last summer I skated a very demanding route) way above the arctic circle (the "finline") - I guess the mediate age was about 40, the youngest being in the 20s, the oldest being 66. and you're only 49? what do you think? )400 km in 5 days, pretty hilly, pretty rainy, climbs and decents, not always perfect tarmac... __________________ "the internet is a world without borders - where the heart is the only passport you carry" ~carl santana

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October 14th, 2006, 02:19 PM	#3
skaterdog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,844	I skate with one guy that has a hip replacement (47 years old) and another guy in his seventies that has a knee replacement. Their injuries occured in non skating activities but they thrive as skaters. I'm a 47 year old former runner (back injury) and skating has been great for me. Your going to love skating and enjoy it for many years.

October 14th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#4
Rennvogel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	Well, your never too old to run so maybe I have answered my own question (your never too old to skate). Thanks for the response Skaterdog, that helps.

October 14th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#6
hikkergurl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake Oswego,OR Posts: 232	If you can walk, you can skate Have fun! Liz

October 14th, 2006, 09:58 PM	#7
Jon B. Adamant Jello Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness, FL Posts: 697	I started at 49. JB

October 14th, 2006, 11:18 PM	#8
fablemaker2 Pathological skater Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LOCATION INDEED, SIR! Posts: 1,596	I'm 45. I started a little over a year ago, aggressive skating. I am now schedule to go to Woodward, the mecca of aggressive inline skating in my opinion. I plan on leaving that place a new skater, a freak of nature.

October 15th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#13
tjw Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28	There is an old saying,"If you have to ask, you have answered you own question." Think it be it, for better or for worse.

October 16th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#15
NightWind Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moscow Posts: 138	400 km in 5 days [/QUOTE]400 km in 5 days, pretty hilly, pretty rainy, climbs and decents, not always perfect tarmac... [/QUOTE] 400 km is just unimaginable!)) Well done! As far as rainy weather and imperfect tarmac are concerned... Well I have to skate in the rain most of the time and I really enjoy it (it's been pretty rainy for the last couple of months here). A perfect Tarmac... in Moscow... is something you can only dream of! __________________ Adventure is the spice of life

October 29th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#20
NightWind Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moscow Posts: 138	Only skating makes you absent-minded!)) I for one can't think about anything else but skating when I am off-skates! __________________ Adventure is the spice of life

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