losing heat?

i have always prided myself on being a rather sporty person and it was common for me to pack my whole weekends with sporting activities. these days however, i limit myself to the number of activities and even during the activities. or maybe it is just the phobia accumulated from the various injuries over the years that is protesting. last time, when my body was much (MUCH) more injury-resistant and healing takes a much (MUCH) shorter time, little aches and sprains did not matter as much. but after injuries to the knees, back and ribs and a surgery to the heart..i tend to be more conscious of the consequences. warm-up sessions before any sports have become a must and take a longer time (as more parts need to be warmed up!), more magic deep heat is applied and exertion is kept to the bare minimum (until adrenalin and a refusal-to-lose spirit takes over).

but complaining aside, i am grateful to God that i am still able bodied and doing the sports i love.

and lest you think age is an issue..then i warmly invite you down to your neighbourhood badminton courts to take on any uncle you see. you may run more and hit your shots harder but chances are, all you have to show for your effort is your perspiration.