I'll try to avoid ant bites, morphine and large doses of ibuprofen. I might try cross-dressing. And finally I promise not to sit in a recliner for more than 20 minutes at a time. To avoid making them, since last year's resolution to end a string of personal worst race times was a complete fiasco. My resolution for the new year is to hold a race in southern France, for NEW members, near the house I am hoping to buy.
Contingencies have to go through, but things look good at the moment.
I have to admit that getting there was not terribly difficult in my first full year in the 55-59 age bracket. My goal is to regain enough speed to meet the ladder standards for my previous age group. Perhaps with enough hard work, I can pretend to be 50 forever. The payments support races, clinics, mailings and other NEW activities throughout the region. Membership gives walkers eligibility for local, regional and national events and helps support a wide range of programs.