Today we are giving the Old Guys Rule hat tip to Muhammad Ali in celebration of his 70th Birthday. Although he is known for his prowess in the boxing ring, his legacy includes his human rights efforts. As we reflect on his life and career, we instantly think of a few highlights…both professional and personal.

Ali dominated in the ring, bout after bout. TIME, put together a nice pictorial: 70 Iconic Images for 70 Years. His career consisted of 56 wins and 5 losses. He was named the Heavy-Weight Champion at just 22 years old after a win over Sonny Liston. His most renowned fights were against http://www.oldguysrule.com/ee/index.php/blog/entry/the_loss_of_a_great_fighter/" title="Smokin' Joe Frazier">Smokin' Joe Frazier in The Fight of the Century and The Thrilla in Manilla. He was an integral part of this great sport during an era that will never be forgotten.

Although, Ali retired from boxing more than 30 years ago, his legacy will continue and it far surpasses the boxing ring. Ali has dedicated time and energy to bettering the human condition. He has stood up for people that sometimes cannot stand up for themselves. Even though he has been battling Parkinson's Disease since 1984, he hasn't let that stop him. He has made it his mission to make a positive difference in the world. He has delivered food and medicine to many nations in need. He has visited countless hospitals, soup kitchens and charities. He has championed boxing reform legislation and legislation that protects children. We couldn't possibly share every positive story that we've heard and read about him…there are so many.

We can say that we hope that he is having a very happy 70th birthday. We are proud to feature him on some of our Old Guys Rule apparel. A portion of the proceeds from the line featuring Muhammad Ali goes to the Muhammad Ali Center, whose mission is to preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.

We love to hear about the great things that Old Guys are doing to further prove that Old Guys Rule. There are so many different endeavors that Old Guys are pursuing and we can't keep track of everyone, but we'd love to try. Are there Old Guys that you know who are doing great things? Please tell us about it on our Facebook page so that we can share it with our friends.

We recently stumbled upon a blog post that is exactly the kind of thing we'd like to hear about. There is an Old Guy who will be embarking on a 3,000 mile journey in just a couple of short months. 3,000 miles isn't that far if you're in a plane. It's an obnoxiously long drive. This guy won't be using a plane or a car…he's walking. 3,000 miles on foot. He'll be celebrating his 70th birthday while he is on his journey.

We think the story of Mike Shaw is so inspirational. He will be walking from Dana Point, California to New York, New York to raise money for two charities: The Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Wounded Warrior Project. His goal is to raise $100,000. His friend, Doug Roberts will be joining him for part of his journey.

We were excited to read about their efforts and we wish them all the best on their journey. It's truly inspirational to read about such a testament to friendship, philanthropy, life and to the fact that Old Guys Rule!

Staying fit is so important; of course all Old Guys know that. It is the key to being able to do the things we enjoy…surfing, fishing, hiking, running and even just working on our cars. In January, every year, the gyms and the beaches are flooded with people who are trying to keep the resolutions that they've made for the New Year. We know in a couple of months, the crowds will dwindle and it will be back to the normal for those of us who have made staying fit a part of our lives.

Until things go back to normal, we think about what keeps us inspired to stay fit. For some, it's the desire to keep getting on the board and riding the waves. For others, it's the simple wish to go for a run and clear their heads. And for the competitive Old Guys, it's the desire to keep up and push ahead of the "other guys."

We keep working at staying in shape day after day, year after year. We feel pretty good about that. It means so much to be able to do the things we love to do and usually, that is enough to keep at it. Sometimes, though, we need a little extra inspiration. In case you should ever find yourself in a similar situation, here are some Old Guys who give us that extra boost:
Glenn Gordinier the 64-year-old who surfs the cold waters of the Atlantic, year round. He's also the author of "Surfing Cold Water: A New Englander's Off Season Obsession."
Massoud Messkoub a 66-year-old marathon runner who has ran more than 50 marathons in 50 states. He suffered a back injury about 20 years ago and was in a wheelchair for a time.
He ran his first marathon at age 56.
Bob Evans and his power-lifter friends that are mostly in their 60s and 70s. This group of guys joined together to do a heavy lifting workout in a Chatsworth, CA garage when their former
gym closed.

What keeps you inspired? Have you seen an Old Guy ruling fitness? We'd love to hear about it. You can share it here or on our Facebook Page.