Second Half Rally is a meetup group for experienced life veterans who like getting outside for active recreation and sharing good times with like-minded companions. We enjoy activities such as biking on rail trails, kayaking in natural environments, hiking in state and national parks, attending festivals and concerts, exploring interesting city neighborhoods to discover cool restaurants, and going car camping to celebrate being outdoors around a campfire. We also like to eat, drink, and have fun with good friends, especially outdoors where everything tastes better and nature provides beautiful settings for our festivities.
The idea for Second Half Rally began during 2011 with a group of people who became friends attending biking, kayaking, hiking, festival, and concert events with other meetup groups that no longer host them. Everyone agreed we had found a good formula for having a good time with a good group of enthusiastic companions. We had so much fun that it seems natural to continue enjoying those events with a new group dedicated to keeping that formula alive. We also want to expand our range of activities to include more distant locations and weekend getaways.
We chose the name Second Half Rally because we all share that life situation chronologically, even though we don’t feel like it. But you probably qualify if you have some gray hair, you OUGHT to have some gray hair, you’ve forgotten your real hair color, or the Men’s Hair Club has your number on speed dial. The real test, however, is if you’re still basically a kid who likes to go outside and have fun playing with friends. If so, then join up! Check out our event calendar regularly as it grows with the advent of warmer weather.
"Put me in coach! I’m ready to play... TODAY!”
WHY SECOND HALF RALLY?
Life is the ultimate participation sport, and we’re all in the game whether we like it or not. During the first half of living in this world, it’s common to make rookie mistakes, sign a long-term contract with the wrong team, be stuck on the sideline training young recruits, or suffer game-changing injuries to body, mind, and soul. To make up for missed opportunities and bone-headed plays, most of us need to step up our game as we take the field for the second half of our lives.
In short, we need to stage a strong Second Half Rally to be successful at better living! For many of us, that means coming up with an improved game plan, getting off the bench, and playing harder with focused energy and a winning attitude. We also want to be on a team with other winners who are proactive about getting outdoors and living well.
OUR GAME PLAN FOR ACTIVE FUN
The Second Half Rally meetup group has a straightforward game plan that respects the intelligence, maturity, and independence of its members:
1. Our primary goal at every event is to HAVE FUN. Then we do something active to make it happen. Other groups tend to focus primarily on doing a specific activity like biking, hiking, or kayaking led by serious aficionados. Too often, they never get around to having fun. Second Half Rally has its priorities straight.
2. We don’t tell our members how to have fun. Each event starts with an interesting idea, and then people figure out how to have the most fun. It always works out.
3. All our activities are aimed at regular people who enjoy an active lifestyle for recreation. We ride, paddle, and hike at a reasonable pace that works for anyone in decent shape. We don’t run endurance races or competitions, and we take reasonable rest breaks. You don’t need to be an athlete or a hardbody to participate. However, you must be able to keep up with the group going at a reasonable pace. This is not a group for couch potatoes.
4. Depending on the location, our events start at 10 AM or later to give people enough time to get there, be relaxed, and enjoy themselves. Beginning at a civilized time is part of having fun on a weekend. Unlike some outdoor activity groups, we don’t wake up the chickens when we leave home.
5. We ALWAYS have good food and drink to accompany our events. Taking time for refreshments or a picnic to socialize with other members is just as important to us as doing an activity. After all, most of us join meetup groups to make new friends who share our interests. We don’t tell people what to bring, but our picnics typically feature a variety of tasty dishes and refreshing beverages that stimulate our appetites and attitudes.
6. We respect the time of volunteer organizers and other members by SHOWING UP when we RSVP “Yes” for an event. With this group, there’s no need to RSVP “No” unless you change your plans. Nobody expects you to show up at a specific event unless you RSVP “Yes”.
7. All members post a clear personal photo showing their face so we can recognize each other at meetups to help build a comfortable sense of community, as well as for safety ID reasons if anyone goes missing from an event.
8. We are very friendly and welcoming to everyone, but we don’t tolerate whiners, jerks, dorks, or anyone else who spoils having a good time for the rest of us. Life is too short...
If our approach to recreation and having fun appeals to you, then join us to get in the game with a winning team of great people!
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