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from running to racewalking, he's a "fast" learner

4/3/2021

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Villages TLC member profile: Fred Hirsh
 
It seems you started racewalking with our group and never looked back! Tell us about that.
I joined the club to run, but when exposed to racewalking I was fascinated. It’s a vigorous activity which reduces the impact on my body. Being able to learn and train with Barb, Pat and Connie has been great. They’ve been very gracious in allowing me to join them. Learning something new at this stage of life is really fun.
 
Did you run or do other fitness activities before retiring?
I’ve always enjoyed sports and fitness. They helped me unwind from the demands of my medical practice, where I felt responsible for each patient, staying accurate and empathetic for 10 hours each workday. It was my goal to treat patients as if they were members of my own family.
 
Each week I tried to run 5K three to four times, play tennis three times, and do strength training three times (push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and weight machines).
 
When did you move to The Villages?
My wife, Sharon, and I purchased a home in The Villages in 2017 but only came here for short periods, because I was still working. Owning a home here gave me the incentive to start cutting back at work and preparing for retirement. I retired at the end of 2019 after 43 years of practice. Now we are here five or six months of the year. I joined the track club about two months ago.
 
What do you like about working out with the group?
I enjoy the warm-up, as it brings everyone together before we break up into our individual areas of interest.
 
Do you plan to compete?
If I’m able to get my times to a state and/or national level, I would enjoy being part of our club in competing at the Senior Games. 
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