Friday, August 16, 2013

Playing On

"If you really want to play deep into your 30s and 40s, you can. But it takes effort, it takes sacrifice, it takes changing your lifestyle." - strength coach Alex Guerrero

In my 20s I thought little about stretching, about how much I drank, about how much protein I consumed, about muscle mass. I didn't have to.

Then the body starts calling for a tune-up. Knees creak, back tightens, shoulders complain, toes ache, eyes strain. Hydration, rest, posture, balance, fruits, and flexibility become daily partners. And tomorrow's jump shots, spider dribbles, and fast breaks continue to flow.

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