Opportunities for Two Ends of the Age Spectrum

Many of my runs are done on the trails near my work in the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve right on the border of north Naperville and south Wheaton. Last week I was out on those trails and saw, what I thought, was the coolest thing. There was a group of 25 Seniors (I am sure that is not the politically correct term, so my apologies) riding their bikes around the trails. There are about 8 miles of trails out there, with several little loops to either cut short or do a little extra, so I was guessing folks were riding anywhere from 6-10 miles and then heading out to a nice lunch somewhere as it was mid morning when I saw them and they were just getting started from the parking lot. We could easily have the same type of thing with our Quarry Trails. Depending on where you loop or double back, folks can ride a very nice (and flat) 5-10 miles with a lot of tree cover and then finish up with lunch at one of our downtown establishments. Heck they could probably start and finish the ride from the lot right behind Stonecutters and La Dolce Vita. So it does have to be a Senior to get this started, just someone who is around during the day. I would love to hear about someone making this happen in Lemont.

At the other end of the age spectrum is a reminder event of the "Teen Triathlon" that the Lemont Park District is hosting this Friday, July 20th at 10am (yes, this Friday). The event consists of a 200 meter swim, a 1 mile bike and a 1 mile run followed by a barbeque for all participants. It is limited to ages 11-16 and should be a good time. Of course parents are invited to cheer on the participants. Take a look at page 23 in the "Makers of Memories!" book for Summer 2012.

So as I have said before, there is plenty to do in Lemont to keep physically fit, you just need to know where to look for it.

Stay Fit my Friends!