CROSS TRAINING.....WITH A .45

When was the last time you did some Cross-Training?

We hear about it all the time but rarely take the time to really think about it or actually do it. Cross-Training (for riding your motorcycle) can be anything from golf to bicycling to archery to shooting.

I recently picked up a 9mm Beretta that I have owned for years but had not shot for a few years. I was lucky enough to meet a few guys (read Geezers) that shoot on a regular basis and they invited me out to shoot with them. What a surprise! These guys could shoot and none of them were under 60 years old! The Super-Geezer of the group is named Bill and he is just short of his 83^rd  birthday. Simply amazing.

Then there is Tony, Terry and Tom, all excellent shooters with Tony being exceptional in his weapons handling and quickness with a firearm. I am learning to watch Tony closely because I see things he is doing that I should be doing if I want to improve my shooting proficiency.

These guys are all very enthusiastic about shooting and enjoy being out doing what they do. I doubt they will ever be sitting on the couch complaining of having nothing to do. Truly an inspiration for kids like me.

So what I learned from these guys is to stay motivated, stay involved in something you enjoy and get off the couch no matter what birthday you are about to celebrate.

I also learned from them that I need to work on my concentration, focus and consistency, no matter what sport I am engaged in at the time. In other words, I sucked when I first shot with them until I did these things and put the pieces of the puzzle together. I will continue to shoot with them and hopefully they will continue to teach along the way.

Thanks guys, but know that I am gunnin’ for you!

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