Went for a half hour walk. That is my only excercize, half an hour in the morning, and usually the same in the evening. Sometimes that is not possible, e.g. if it is raining, or for some other reason.
When I was young I could run for several miles, but that is no longer possible now. At 69, though my mind is still young and active, I am physically on the decline. which is only natural
When I was in the Allahabad University ( 1963-67 ), my best friend was, Kailash Sethi, who retired as a member of the Central Board of Customs and Central Excise,and was one of the most upright officers in a department which does not normally enjoy a high reputation for integrity. He is now dead ,
Kailash and I used to play football together, practising almost every day. We represented the Allahabad University, and could have played at higher levels if we wanted to, but we had no time. We could kick a football from behind the half way line into the opponent team's goal, and could easily send a corner kick into the penalty box. We also played tennis and hockey together. But those days are gone, and so is Kailash.
Now I start panting if I run for even 20 yards, and get pain in bending. I am reaching the age of 75 years, when our scriptures have said one should take sanyaas
