I have to admit it... I have an intense fear of getting old. I suspect that I'm not alone in my fear and that most people feel the same way at one time or another in their own lives. When I think about it though, it's not the getting older part that I'm afraid of - but rather the getting frail and decrepit part that I can do without.
This past August 26-30th my good friend and client Leslie Whitton has given me hope and inspiration that aging does not have to mean getting old.
As a member of the Canadian Women's National Dragon Boat Team, she recently competed in the World IDBF Championships in Prague, Czech Republic at 45 years of age!
Not only did she and her team mates compete, but they conquered the world's best competition to win four gold medals in the 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 meter races.
What makes this feat even more amazing, is that Leslie did not even start training seriously for racing until the age of 39!
"The sport of Dragonboating has changed my life. Not only do I love being on the water and working within a team environment... it's the training aspect that has shaped me into a better person. I am in better physical shape at the age of 45 than when I was 25... too bad it took me 20 years to figure it out!!"
Leslie is a shining example that with hard worked, good nutrition and dedication the human body is capable of amazing physical, mental and spiritual expression for a lot longer than previously expected.
She is part of a new generation of individuals who refuse to go quietly and rage against the dying of the light!
So if you feel that the best years of your life are behind you and that the sun is setting on your story, look to people like Leslie for inspiration and realize who you are and what wonderful adventures life still has in store for you.





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