Trying to "Un-Retire"

[leezhab]

Hey Fencing.net group. I am a retired fencer that has gotten the bug in my pants lately for a comeback to my beloved sport. I have actually had competition dreams with some of my old fencing buddies from around the country. SCARY! If I can make it once a week and build on it for a couple of months, I might be able to slowly build up my fitness and confidence to "un-retire"!! I used to fence in the VA area.

I realized that I have always had my parents, coach or team behind me at all times. This will be the first time out on my own. SCARY!!

Anywho, wish me luck. I have some new contacts to buy for my aching eyes and some serious couch potato blahs to shake off!!!

[Zilverzmurfen]

Welcome to the forum and back to fencing!

And remember, you've got the entire F.net team behind you this time.

[Pauli]

You won't regret picking it up again. Once you start, there's no way back. With or without parents.......Besides, it's possibly a little more quiet without parents, as you can focus on where you're at and not at where they're at....
Good luck!

[ThatReallyHurt]

Welcome aboard - it's great to hear you've made your way back to the sport! You're going to have a great time!

[BrianH]

Welcome back to fencing; I'm certain you will find it worth the aches you will suffer. Being sore is part of the game, especially when you're a bit older. Don't forget to stretch!

Brian

[fezziwig]

First lesson at age 30.
Now pushing 50...but can still (with the mask on, of course) be mistaken for a teen.
Can you think of any other sport where this is possible?

"...Come my friends,
'tis not too late to seek a newer world
...Though much is taken, much abides; and though
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are -
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." Tennyson