Use it or lose it.

[randomness]

I just hiked out of Bryce Canyon, emerging at the rim edge with about half an hour of daylight to spare. I feel very accomplished, as I climbed 580 vertical feet--up to an altitude of something like 8100 feet--in something of a hurry. (Yes, I imagine I could have planned it a bit better, but it was still full light when I got to the rim.)

Anyway, as I was making my way up, I was thinking myself about all the capabilities, both mental and physical, which degrade with age. Research appears to show that if you don't use them, they atrophy.

I wish I could take a hike like this at the end of every day. The scenery is a spectacular inducement to go for a walk.

Comments

[outlawradio.livejournal.com]

Oh, how beautiful. I want to go back there.

[muffyjo]

I've heard it's gorgeous and seen various pictures. Yeah, I think finding an appreciation of the view helps motivate strongly. Breathe in lots of that good air and sunshine and bring us back more stories. This is great stuff.

[ceo]

Bryce is gorgeous. Zion is beautiful too, if you're still in the neighborhood.

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

As a matter of fact, I'm commenting from the free internet at the Zion Lodge. :)

[saladpants.livejournal.com]

Tracy and I did that hike a few years ago. Simply amazing.