"Pushing" Sixty

Bedok Reservoir, Singapore

The usual meaning for "pushing" an age is that you  are close to becoming that age.  As we enjoy the last year of our 50s, I have a new definition:  push the limits for that age - push yourself to break the mental and physical barriers assigned to that age.  Randy and I don't feel the age we are, and we probably don't act the age we are, so why comply with societal perceived age limits?

Last night at sunset, we once again joined our friends for a walk/run around Bedok Reservoir (photo above.)  It was gorgeous!  This reservoir located in eastern Singapore, was completed in 1986 when the Sungei Seletar was dammed at the site of a former sand quarry and a borrow pit for the Bedok Waterworks.  A wide gravel pathway runs the entire perimeter of the reservoir, amidst lush trees, a tree-top challenge course, a great fishing pier, and other amenities., including lighting.  I only committed to walking the perimeter twice, as I am about a month behind the others in training, but Randy was awesome,  making it three times around (12.9 km or 8.2 miles!)  Our younger and more fit friends did an astounding four loops, but we also heard a lot of groans and moans as we got out of the taxi back at home.