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Thirty years and two knee replacements ago, back in the days when black Catapoles were just turning to green, I scribbled down what I thought were some reasons masters athletes had returned to vaulting. I ran into the scribble last night. It doesn't quite fit into Bubba's category of "Stories Needed," so I'll post it as a new topic. Cheers, RR

MOTIVATIONS OF MASTERS ATHLETES

The Short-Penis Syndrome--
"At least I'm good at this, even if I'm not very good at anything else"

The Revenge-By-Proxy Syndrome--
"I'm better now than the guys who used to beat me when I was younger."

The Eternal Youth Syndrome--
"I'm as good as I ever was." (Or, "At least better than I was a year ago.")

The Limelight Syndrome--
"Age-class competition gives me some attention, even if I'm lousy."

The Fitness-and-Health Syndrome--
"I'm not very good, but at least I feel better because of the exercise."

The Mortician's Delight Syndrome--
"I'm not very good, but at least I look better because of the exercise."

The Publish-or-Perish Syndrome--
"My records will outlive me."

i think you forgot one:

The I'm-Going-to-Kill-my-Spouse-if-I-Don't-Get-Out-The-House Syndrome--
"If I don't get out of the house soon, somone is going to die and it sure ain't gunna be me!"

Roger, you competed masters for a long time, didn't you? Do you still ever jump?

How about - I'm not very good, but I love doing this.

You also missed beer with friends.