a sign of weakness

The paths are wet, flooded  and wearing my older running shoes with worn out soles is not a good way to keep my feet warm and dry.
Decisions - do I "rough it" and walk through the puddles and creek that is washing over the path or do I turn about and stay on higher ground.  Must be a sign of age - I turn around and head home.
Where is the adventurist spirit within me now??