How Many Rodeo's Do I Have Left?

I recently entered a perfect storm for contemplation.  I have really enjoyed playing Ultimate Frisbee and Hurling, despite being a step slower and weak on technique.  I also had a great conversation with someone who has somewhat given up on climbing and competitive strongman because he could not enjoy either at the threshold he sets for himself.

In terms of family and relationship, this is certainly my last rodeo.  I am beyond institutionalized and if I messed up to the point of my wife throwing me out or my kids refusing to speak to me, I feel like I would just ride out life the best I could.

In terms of professional employment, I expect to work until 65-70 years of age.  I enjoyed (19) years at StorageTek-Sun Microsystems-Oracle, (2) years at Liberty Oilfield Services and am on (8) years at CDOT.  By that math, I could conceivably have 1-2 more rodeos professionally.  I expect, I could change fields once getting into consumer products or stay in civil engineering moving outside of CDOT or outside of transportation.

Hobbies is where things get interesting.

Sedentary Hobbies

Sustainable indefinitely

• Coin Collecting
• Poker

Would take some time to learn and not sure that I still have it in me

• Chess
• Bridge
• Backgammon
• Write a Novel

Active Hobbies

Already dropped

• Softball, Flag Football, Volleyball
• Long distance running/triathlon
• Kayaking
• Rock Climbing

Holding on for now

• CrossFit
• Powerlifting
• Strongman
• Hyrox/Deka
• Short course running/triathlon/multisport
• All-Round weightlifting
• Highland Games
• Grip Sport
• SCUBA
• Tennis
• Golf
• Archery
• Bicycling
• Skiing

Stuff I have been contemplating.  Is it too late?

• Tactical Games
• Hurling
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Skydiving
• Martial Arts - Boxing, Ju Jitsu
• Auto Racing

I also am never sure what opportunities will present themselves in the future and I would like to be ready for any active hobby.  To that end, there are some steps I can take to stay fit and energetic.

• Healthy bodyweight
• Monostructural endurance 2x per week - Swim, Bike, Run
• Powerlifting 1x per week - Squat, Bench, Deadlift
• H.I.I.T. 1x per week - CrossFit, etc.
• Sport 1x per week - Something with a team that demands power, acceleration and technique

(5) Training sessions plus "table push aways" should keep me going for whatever my next rodeo may be.  I have heard of athletes who have taken up some activity in their 60's and enjoyed it at some level for the next couple of decades.  I still believe that I could be one of those stories.

Right now I find myself overwhelmed with the overlap of Ultimate Frisbee and Hurling, I am engaging in sport 2-3x per week and am not recovering well.  I am slipping in a DekaFit, HIIT session about 1x per week.  I swim/bike/run about 2x per week.  Finally, I engage in strength training (Powerlifting or All-Round) about 1x per week.  Aches and pains are typical, but I usually train through which may or not be OK.  Fatigue is certainly building up.  The biggest fear is a more significant injury which could take months to recover from.  The hurling and frisbee teams both include athletes in their 50's and 60's and I feel like I can hang at some level.

I was training at Westbound CrossFit and enjoying it.  I wanted to give Ultimate Frisbee a fair shot.  I wanted to start swimming and bicycling more for the Littlefoot Triathlon.  I also wanted to be prepared for Deka Fit and Hyrox.  That put me in a position to put my membership on hold for three months while I re-evaluate.  I have no interest in pursuing F45, Orange Theory or other chain gym.  I would consider other boutique sports if opportunities presented themselves.