[GSWarrior]

I still play a lot of hoops. At 54 I can get up and down the court just fine with folks 30 years younger than I.

It just takes longer to recover than it used to.

[Ol' Sox]

My comment wasn't meant as a slight to you guys, or really any "masters" still playing competitively.

Take a look at the video - (s)he plays flat-footed and doesn't appear to be either quick or coordinated. Runs on her heels, not toes. Doesn't leave the ground more than an inch or so when jumping (not that (s)he needs to). At 6'8", (s)he is running at a bit of deficit joint-wise - I bet those knees and ankles ache. I give her half a season before she injures out.

[Travis McGee]

I heard that about recovery time. I really “listen” to my legs now, and the first sign of a pull, I ease up. No more “running through a little heat.” Downtime is hard, and takes longer in between.