Turning old tomorrow! When is the new mid-life!

ajfoggy · 04-04-2017, 02:52 PM

So tomorrow i'm turning old (40). So I was thinking to myself then is mid-life now? Personally I'd be well happy if I made 80 but just can't see it too be honest.

Family history doesn't fill me with confidence!

So when is mid life?

robbiep · 04-04-2017, 03:00 PM

40 is old these days ?

I'm a fucking brontosaurus at nearly 48 then ...

Though I ran 8 miles this evening after work, out lamping foxes with a mate about 4am, followed by another working day and then (weather permitting) tennis for a couple of hours in the evening.

Rbrown · 04-04-2017, 03:00 PM

I'm a believer in "you are as young as you feel"!

I'm in mid 40s....don't see myself as middle aged. I have a younger wife and 2 x young kids.

Watsey · 04-04-2017, 03:13 PM

Youngster

I'll hit the half ton next February - somehow that seems like a serious number in my mind.

Getting older is shit !

JustChris · 04-04-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

So tomorrow i'm turning old (40). So I was thinking to myself then is mid-life now? Personally I'd be well happy if I made 80 but just can't see it too be honest.

Family history doesn't fill me with confidence!

So when is mid life?

41 here Foggy and I'd say yes you're at Mid Life now. Enjoy it buddy I had a blast at 40 and am at possibly my fittest ever over the last 18 months now.

Of course ..... you do now drive a pipe and slippers car that parks itself, changes gear for you and has wipe down seats

I say a Superbike for you to celebrate would be fitting?

ajfoggy · 04-04-2017, 03:43 PM

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41 here Foggy and I'd say yes you're at Mid Life now. Enjoy it buddy I had a blast at 40 and am at possibly my fittest ever over the last 18 months now.

Of course ..... you do now drive a pipe and slippers car that parks itself, changes gear for you and has wipe down seats

I say a Superbike for you to celebrate would be fitting?

Haha! I just saw your other post which says 48! So I have another 8 years to buy other car. Depending on how things go and I don't have to puts kids in the back everyday then a Porsche may well be in order by then.

But for now i'll enjoy my old man car

I'm trying to be fit and healthy but every time I get on the right track I get f'ing injured. Sick to death of it. Since 2013 its been one set back after another. Nothing serious just stupid things that need resting.

TO 335 · 04-04-2017, 03:47 PM

I just turned 40 on the 30th never felt better

40 is the new 30 didn't you know!

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-04-2017, 03:53 PM

Lol 40, fucking hell, get some time in!

On the injury side of things, yep as you get older it takes much longer to heal up etc.

I am reducing my mountain biking and increasing gym side of things.

Circuits 06:45 and Pilates at 10:30.

Also decent outdoor heated pool.

Decided on starting work later in morning

On and yep am old 52.

Ss66 · 04-04-2017, 03:56 PM

Hit 50 last year,been working out since my late teens and I have to say I'm probably fitter all round now than I've ever been( probs the kiss of death lol)

ronime · 04-04-2017, 04:05 PM

50 next week. Didn't think about age until I hit 47 and my health took a turn for the worse. These last three years have made me start to feel old.

Tengocity · 04-04-2017, 04:09 PM

I'm 41 now but it's not the age that bothers me, rather that time seems to rocket past quicker than it did before. Going from 35 to 40 seemed to take half the time as 30-35, and my twenties felt like they went on forever!

Kal101 · 04-04-2017, 04:29 PM

Well I'm 52 and can say i feel relatively fit and healthy

Still waiting to grow out of my 2nd childhood so I can enjoy my mid life crisis.

Genetically probably should have gone in my mid 40 s so not complaining

Still doing martial arts and still getting tattoos.

OP you've still got a long way to go yet don't give up.

willjames · 04-04-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

I'm a believer in "you are as young as you feel"!

I'm in mid 40s....don't see myself as middle aged. I have a younger wife and 2 x young kids.

I'm a believer that "your as young as the woman you feel"

teaston · 04-04-2017, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by willjames

I'm a believer that "your as young as the woman you feel"

In that case Lobb is 11!

bimmer456 · 04-04-2017, 06:12 PM

I'm 41 myself, you're not old.

Panchoa · 04-05-2017, 01:37 AM

I hit 40 this year and have to admit it does feel old and im not looking forward to it. Feels like quite big milestone going from your 30's into 40!

Edinburra · 04-05-2017, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

So tomorrow i'm turning old (40). So I was thinking to myself then is mid-life now? Personally I'd be well happy if I made 80 but just can't see it too be honest.

Family history doesn't fill me with confidence!

So when is mid life?

40, you're just a youngster a boy. I've just celebrated the 30th anniversary of my 40th birthday. I still feel as though I'm younger than many of my peers.
A lot of ageing is in the mind. "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind it doesn't matter"

robbiep · 04-05-2017, 03:06 AM

Further to my earlier reply on this : out at about 4 this morning.

Back in the house by 6. Four foxes down. Farmers texted and happy as can be !

FSE23 · 04-05-2017, 03:41 AM

I'm 51 and a year ago I thought I'm still young, running, going to gym 3-4x a week, skiing. And suddenly my body told me that I'm not young anymore, wear and tear of my knees during skiing, can't recover for over a year now, can't run anymore.....so it looks like I'm getting old even if I'm still young at my heart

isleaiw1 · 04-05-2017, 03:52 AM

52 here and soon 53. And a grandad...

No time or inclination for keep fit beyond walking three dogs, eat what. I fancy within reason, drink more than docs say I should but again within reason. I might not live forever but I plan on enjoying it whilst here....

It's a number. I feel no different to 43 - maybe a few more aches after doing things like moving house but nothing to stress over.

Enjoy the years rather than worry about the number - not everyone is as fortunate as to get there!!!

Abzynthe · 04-05-2017, 04:26 AM

Happy Birthday! At 28, (Hopefully) I've got a few years before I start contemplating my mortality.

Bibbles · 04-05-2017, 04:32 AM

I turn 40 in a few weeks. I wouldn't say I'm looking forward to it but I don't see it as a big problem. Nothing you can do about time passing, just go and enjoy yourself. The only thing I've noticed that seems to get a lot worse with age is your time to recover from drinking sessions. A few weeks ago a group of us went to Medellin and Miami to celebrate turning 40 this year. I still don't think I've recovered fully from it. Back in my 20's and early 30's I'd have been back to normal by the time the flight landed in the UK.

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robbiep Brigadier General 1983 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: VW e-Golf ! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Wales, UK iTrader: (0)	40 is old these days ? I'm a fucking brontosaurus at nearly 48 then ... Though I ran 8 miles this evening after work, out lamping foxes with a mate about 4am, followed by another working day and then (weather permitting) tennis for a couple of hours in the evening.
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,577 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I'm a believer in "you are as young as you feel"! I'm in mid 40s....don't see myself as middle aged. I have a younger wife and 2 x young kids.
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Watsey Major General 6422 Rep 8,501 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Youngster I'll hit the half ton next February - somehow that seems like a serious number in my mind. Getting older is shit ! __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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TO 335 Private First Class 31 Rep 129 Posts Drives: EB 335xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I just turned 40 on the 30th never felt better 40 is the new 30 didn't you know!
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Lol 40, fucking hell, get some time in! On the injury side of things, yep as you get older it takes much longer to heal up etc. I am reducing my mountain biking and increasing gym side of things. Circuits 06:45 and Pilates at 10:30. Also decent outdoor heated pool. Decided on starting work later in morning On and yep am old 52.
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Ss66 Captain 346 Rep 897 Posts Drives: F32 440i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Hit 50 last year,been working out since my late teens and I have to say I'm probably fitter all round now than I've ever been( probs the kiss of death lol) __________________ 2014 f330d 2015 f335d 2016 f32 440i tanzanite/white merino 2008 Toyota Yaris sr 2005 e46 320d. 1996 316i.
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ronime Captain 344 Rep 834 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive20i M Sport MHT Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	50 next week. Didn't think about age until I hit 47 and my health took a turn for the worse. These last three years have made me start to feel old. __________________ BMW X1 sDrive20i ///M Sport MHT
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I'm 41 now but it's not the age that bothers me, rather that time seems to rocket past quicker than it did before. Going from 35 to 40 seemed to take half the time as 30-35, and my twenties felt like they went on forever! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,032 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Well I'm 52 and can say i feel relatively fit and healthy Still waiting to grow out of my 2nd childhood so I can enjoy my mid life crisis. Genetically probably should have gone in my mid 40 s so not complaining Still doing martial arts and still getting tattoos. OP you've still got a long way to go yet don't give up. __________________
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Panchoa Major 659 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: BMW F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	I hit 40 this year and have to admit it does feel old and im not looking forward to it. Feels like quite big milestone going from your 30's into 40!
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robbiep Brigadier General 1983 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: VW e-Golf ! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Wales, UK iTrader: (0)	Further to my earlier reply on this : out at about 4 this morning. Back in the house by 6. Four foxes down. Farmers texted and happy as can be !
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FSE23 Major 256 Rep 1,442 Posts Drives: C63 AMG 2019 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I'm 51 and a year ago I thought I'm still young, running, going to gym 3-4x a week, skiing. And suddenly my body told me that I'm not young anymore, wear and tear of my knees during skiing, can't recover for over a year now, can't run anymore.....so it looks like I'm getting old even if I'm still young at my heart __________________ Current: 2019 C63 AMG Selenite Grey Previous: 2017 C43 AMG Coupe Polar White 2014 F30 335d Msport MG with ACS springs 2007 E92 335i BS ultimate drive
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isleaiw1 Lieutenant General 8780 Rep 12,254 Posts Drives: iPace / Mini Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	52 here and soon 53. And a grandad... No time or inclination for keep fit beyond walking three dogs, eat what. I fancy within reason, drink more than docs say I should but again within reason. I might not live forever but I plan on enjoying it whilst here.... It's a number. I feel no different to 43 - maybe a few more aches after doing things like moving house but nothing to stress over. Enjoy the years rather than worry about the number - not everyone is as fortunate as to get there!!!
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Bibbles Banned 779 Rep 1,228 Posts Drives: G31 540i MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	I turn 40 in a few weeks. I wouldn't say I'm looking forward to it but I don't see it as a big problem. Nothing you can do about time passing, just go and enjoy yourself. The only thing I've noticed that seems to get a lot worse with age is your time to recover from drinking sessions. A few weeks ago a group of us went to Medellin and Miami to celebrate turning 40 this year. I still don't think I've recovered fully from it. Back in my 20's and early 30's I'd have been back to normal by the time the flight landed in the UK.
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