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Competition can provide spark to active, older athletes

Healthy competition and group outings can help you reenergize your workouts — whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out

By Brian MacQuarrie

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 26, 2012

For active middle-agers, participating in competitive sports can provide new thrills and challenges to your workouts - and a whole new social set to enjoy. But don’t be intimidated. Most competitive sports enjoyed by older athletes have an entry level for the novice and the wary, and a choice of abilities or pace for pretty much any duffer.

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