Age is number, not an excuse
By Chris Melton on Jan 4, 2009 in Golf, injury prevention, motivation, physical fitness, physical health, shoulder surgery
Aging doesn’t have to be your excuse
Here’s a great story about Dawn Kirklen who began playing golf at the age of 50. Now, at 89, she still plays twice a week.
Shoulder surgery doesn’t stop this golfer
Dawn has had four surgeries since 2000:
- two hip replacements
- back surgery
- shoulder surgery
Also, she is scheducled to have cataract surgery in January and hopes to play in a tournament in March.
What’s your excuse?
Daily exercise is one of the keys for living a long, fulfilled and productive life. We all know it, but seldom do anything about it.
As the new year starts, why not make it a priority to enjoy your senior years by following an exercise program. As Dawn Kirklen has proved, its never too late to start.
photo credit – AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker

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