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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Heyjoe4" data-source="post: 1097132" data-attributes="member: 13032">Yeah that stuff happens Suds.  I still like my odds, but also live each day fully.  Cause ya never know.Years ago, there was a marathon runner who wrote a book on running, back when running was a "thing" in the US (1980s).  I think his name was Jim Fixx.  He suffered a heart attack while on a run, and shortly after his book became a best seller.  I think he lived through it, but there are no assurances when it comes to longevity.  Hell there are no assurances when it comes to today.(I do like the "pee in your wheeties" line!  That's classic!)As for living into my 90s, and maintaining my health - that's a better attitude than I see from most guys my age at the gym.  For the most part, these guys are overweight and apparently allergic to hard work.  And the excuse is always the same - "Hey I'm in my 70s!  Might as well live it up!"  Meaning they live on the Wisconsin Diet - Beer, cheese, brats and brandy.  (Why is brandy such a big thing in WI anyway?)And that's fine.  We all have to find our own path and set and achieve our own goals.</blockquote>

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