Watching 24 at 48 - Linus Juni - The Enviable Vitality of an Athlete in His Prime
Most people I know, like me, are happy to be the age we are, whether in our forties, fifties or even beyond. Most would say no to the insecurities of our teens, the life altering decisions of our twenties, or the more serious business of building careers and creating our own families in our thirties. We’ve been there, done that. Emotionally, mentally, socially, perhaps even spiritually, there’s a clear edge to ageing. But when it comes to sheer physicality, the body of a young person is something none of us can deny has amazing resilience, strength and adaptability. For us sportspeople, that means the ability to bounce back from injuries faster, cope with weight fluctuations more easily, build strength and muscle more readily, and regain a toned, fit look with far less effort. At least, that’s how I remember it. I could get slimmer sooner, look fitter sooner and have so much more stamina when I was younger. The body simply seemed to respond more quickly to whatever I asked of it....
