Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #51 Posted June 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Tizeye said: Oh, and no one has pointed out, "running is evil." I FORGOT! Thanks for the PSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #52 Posted June 7, 2020 8 hours ago, Further said: I've been walking, planning to build up to running. Consider a couch to 5k app. That's how I started. I laughed when the first day was repeats of something like walk 1:45, run 0:15. Boy was I wrong. It's really hard to start running if you've never done it. Runner quickly forget that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #53 Posted June 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: That might work good after days I over do it. Try not to overdo it. Ideally lots of will try this challenge. Not tomorrow, not today (unless you just read this) but starting yesterday. Getting an injury won't help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 7, 2020 Share #54 Posted June 7, 2020 Another vote for couch to 5k. It works. Today the start of my miles will be running a broadcast spreader between the stripes that the tractor drop spreader left. Grass looks striped. New tractor better have a broadcast spreader for the organic fertilizer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #55 Posted June 7, 2020 Ran 2. I can do more. I am working on keeping my heartrate steady. I run with a really high heartrate, usually just above 160. For someone in their mid-50s, that's too high. I am running really slow and keeping it around 150. I will do the same route every day for the month and see if I get faster and maintain the same heartrate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 7, 2020 Share #56 Posted June 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Ran 2. I can do more. I am working on keeping my heartrate steady. I run with a really high heartrate, usually just above 160. For someone in their mid-50s, that's too high. I am running really slow and keeping it around 150. I will do the same route every day for the month and see if I get faster and maintain the same heartrate. That does seem high for moderate effort. Has it always been that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #57 Posted June 7, 2020 I asked my doctor how high I should let my heart rate go when I run or cycle. He said it didn’t matter. He said I’ll know when it’s too high I’ll run out of gas. I keep mine under 170 until the finish line is in sight. With basically seven months as a couch potato I am starting over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #58 Posted June 7, 2020 26 minutes ago, Airehead said: That does seem high for moderate effort. Has it always been that way? Yes, when I was running 9 min miles (that's fast for me) it was always about 160 165. It drove my coach nuts when I did intervals. He wanted me doing 6 min miles then "go slow". I never got the heart rate drop until one run I walked for the slow and he was thrilled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #59 Posted June 7, 2020 I stopped wearing my Polar heart rate monitor because it was a PITA to wear plus it would freak me oot when it got too high. Now it is moot because it is most likely lost with a dead battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 7, 2020 Share #60 Posted June 7, 2020 My heart rate went to 189 yesterday. I had no pain, no strange symptoms, etc. Athletes have larger HR range. lower lows and higher highs. I was having some heart pain during extreme efforts. I got tested, twice. Nothing but a PVC. Those are relatively normal. My strange pain turned out to be heartburn related. I was drinking a citrus sports drink and I think it was making me have the heart pain. Heartburn can be wicked. It's in control now and I fuel myself wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #61 Posted June 7, 2020 Well...I am starting today..forecast ain't pretty for the rest of the week..I will go for "a loop" walk at home...my two loop options are about 2 miles each...I guess my bailout will be around the block at work...during lunch. I hope I will ride as well.. I can also do a weight workout at home or the bike trainer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #62 Posted June 7, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 8:03 AM, Square Wheels said: I'd like to challenge you to do some physical activity for 30 days in a row. It doesn't need to be hard, or the same thing like a ride every day. Let's say you decide to do 50 pushups a day and on day 5 your pecs are killing you. Tough, do 50 on your knees. A great idea! But honestly, doing a single type of activity - like a run or ride - is really probably not what most people need (or want) to do. I'd offer, "Just do SOMETHING active" every day - walk one day, ride another, maybe some weights, then a hike, or a swim. But, the 30 day challenge at least gets folks thinking about keeping momentum. I hope everyone gets in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 7, 2020 Share #63 Posted June 7, 2020 5 hours ago, maddmaxx said: <kicks door, logs physical activity for challenge> Hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 7, 2020 Share #64 Posted June 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: A great idea! But honestly, doing a single type of activity - like a run or ride - is really probably not what most people need (or want) to do. I'd offer, "Just do SOMETHING active" every day - walk one day, ride another, maybe some weights, then a hike, or a swim. But, the 30 day challenge at least gets folks thinking about keeping momentum. I hope everyone gets in the game Agreed. The idea of biking everyday, no matter what, seems draconian. I may want or need a rest day to do yoga or something else. I'm going to do what I normally do and stay active each day. Unless, I get sick. In that regard it is not wise to force myself to go exercise, if I am feeling ill. If I become ill, I rest. That has worked to keep me healthy since 2004. Living with MS is a little tricky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #65 Posted June 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Razors Edge said: I'd offer, "Just do SOMETHING active" every day - walk one day, ride another, maybe some weights, then a hike, or a swim. Agreed. I think people get that. I need to get motivated, sometimes I can motivate myself, sometimes others motivate me, sometimes I help motivate others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #66 Posted June 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: My heart rate went to 189 yesterday. I had no pain, no strange symptoms, etc. You're just a kid, and in far better shape than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 7, 2020 Share #67 Posted June 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Square Wheels said: You're just a kid, and in far better shape than me. You're 55? I thought we would have been in HS together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 7, 2020 Share #68 Posted June 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I need to get motivated, sometimes I can motivate myself, sometimes others motivate me, sometimes I help motivate others. We can do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #69 Posted June 7, 2020 Day 2. I hr. of yard work: weed wacking a wheatfield and clearing the huge mess growing onto the porch railing. The front yard is ready to be mowed except for some broken glass (from windows all broken out by firemen) left in one small spot. Fence growth plus stuff I no longer want will go after lawn and house outside are taken care of this week. The hundreds of shards of glass in the side and back lawn from the broken windows is going to take a lot of time to clean out. Almost all growth on right side of porch now cut, ripped, pulled out: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #70 Posted June 7, 2020 I did another garden walk. I ran the last four laps. It seemed easier than walking. I might run tomorrow. I had four calls for assistance before the walk. I thought for sure I would be interrupted. My wife must be napping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #71 Posted June 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Day 2. I hr. of yard work: weed wacking a wheatfield and clearing the huge mess growing onto the porch railing. The front yard is ready to be mowed except for some broken glass (from windows all broken out by firemen) left in one small spot. Fence growth plus stuff I no longer want will go after lawn and house outside are taken care of this week. The hundreds of shards of glass in the side and back lawn from the broken windows is going to take a lot of time to clean out. Almost all growth on right side of porch now cut, ripped, pulled out: Shouldn’t the insurance be taking care of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 7, 2020 Share #72 Posted June 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Shouldn’t the insurance be taking care of that? I think his idea is to lessen his costs at the rebuilding process. Maybe insurance gave him X amount, and he can lessen the cost and rebuild better? Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #73 Posted June 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: You're 55? Until next week. I'm running from aging. I will win. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 7, 2020 Share #74 Posted June 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Until next week. I'm running from aging. I will win. 52 here. 3 years younger. Which is very little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #75 Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Square Wheels said: Until next week. I'm running from aging. I will win. Not even James Caan or Clint Eastwood beat aging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #76 Posted June 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Not even James Caan or Clint Eastwood beat aging! Keith did. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 7, 2020 Share #77 Posted June 7, 2020 4.2 miles walking back and forth for some of it. Hopefully I have corrected the striped lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #78 Posted June 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Keith did. Keith cannot be killed by conventional weapons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted June 7, 2020 Share #79 Posted June 7, 2020 I considered my options for adding a new daily exercise. I completed day 2. https://www.traegergrills.ca/smokenomics/beer-curls 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #80 Posted June 7, 2020 I have a conference call at 6 pm and then Ryan and I are going to go get this shit started. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 7, 2020 Share #81 Posted June 7, 2020 So where are we tracking the miles ? For the record, today I walked 3 miles, joggled about 1/2 a mile of it. Today I felt the best I've felt since last fall, no idea why, but it was like a huge weight fell off me, or a turbo kicked in on my lungs. Set out to just walk round the lake, found myself climbing the hills into the woods path, and itching to run, so I ran a bit. Got kinda cocky when getting close to done and tripped over a tree root, went rolling ass over elbow down the trail. Damn dirt is hard. So, is alabaster a skin tone ? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share #82 Posted June 7, 2020 41 minutes ago, Further said: So where are we tracking the miles ? Here is fine, the daily post if someone creates one, or not at all. You only need to be honest with yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted June 8, 2020 Share #83 Posted June 8, 2020 a great challenge, SW, but, I do like my 1 rest day a week. That, and, there is an opportunity to ride a California Triple Crown double century this month, which means 2 travel days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 8, 2020 Share #84 Posted June 8, 2020 Day 3: 1 hour weed-wacking and picking up broken glass. Workout with new chain saw and 1-3" branches tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 8, 2020 Share #85 Posted June 8, 2020 5 hours ago, az_cyclist said: a great challenge, SW, but, I do like my 1 rest day a week. That, and, there is an opportunity to ride a California Triple Crown double century this month, which means 2 travel days. I think you’ll have enough miles to cover the 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share #86 Posted June 8, 2020 No Excuses! Not whining about the bladder again, but ooof. Last night fell asleep around 9:30. Woke by 10. Didn't fall asleep again until around 1. During that time peed at least 5 or 6 times, probably woke another 5 or 6 times in the 4 hours of "sleep" I got. I planned to run before work, since traffic is still good. That didn't happen. Had a hard bladder day, peed at least 20 times while at work. Beyond exhausted. Ran my 2 miles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 9, 2020 Share #87 Posted June 9, 2020 Done but it was ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 9, 2020 Share #88 Posted June 9, 2020 Still in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 9, 2020 Share #89 Posted June 9, 2020 Rode to work for mail delivery - 5 miles Rode about 12 for a MTB ride. 1000 ft of climbing. Fun ride with a gal friend Rode to my directors house -1 mile This was a great thing. He gave me 4 bags of lettuce from his garden, and a baggie of dried morels that he picked in the woods. That was a real treat. We also made plans to split a bottle of orange wine in July. I love my director. He is a friend and my job is to make his work life easier. We get along very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 9, 2020 Share #90 Posted June 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Rode to work for mail delivery - 5 miles Rode about 12 for a MTB ride. 1000 ft of climbing. Fun ride with a gal friend Rode to my directors house -1 mile This was a great thing. He gave me 4 bags of lettuce from his garden, and a baggie of dried morels that he picked in the woods. That was a real treat. We also made plans to split a bottle of orange wine in July. I love my director. He is a friend and my job is to make his work life easier. We get along very well. So now you have morels. Yay! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 9, 2020 Share #91 Posted June 9, 2020 So this is a sticky for RG - yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share #92 Posted June 9, 2020 Ran 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 9, 2020 Share #93 Posted June 9, 2020 14 miles, 1200 ft of climbing, 2 crowns No random food gifts, but I did find a strap to an awareness bell in the parking lot. Score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 9, 2020 Share #94 Posted June 9, 2020 Did about 2 miles maybe a bit more. Actually ran a little bit, but this being 3 days in a row, with no base to build off I was feeling it toward the end. Tried to run up the couple hundred yard ramp to the parking lot, it could be charitably described as a high speed hobble. But more running and pretty strong performance on the slopes at the start. Tomorrow I'm thinking of trying a bicycle, depending on my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 10, 2020 Share #95 Posted June 10, 2020 i probably would have tried it. But I'm miss the starting gun, no one told me when to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 10, 2020 Share #96 Posted June 10, 2020 I will be riding tonight with the kiddoes. It should be mellow and easy, but it is still exercise. I expect about 700 feet of climbing, and a very mellow pace. Will report later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 10, 2020 Share #97 Posted June 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Dottles said: i probably would have tried it. But I'm miss the starting gun, no one told me when to run. Don’t worry. The sun is the same in a relative way, but you’re old now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 11, 2020 Share #98 Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Don’t worry. The sun is the same in a relative way, but you’re old now. I had my money on @Prophet Zacharia to pick up on that reference, but you sir, deserve a 🏅. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted June 11, 2020 Share #99 Posted June 11, 2020 32 minutes ago, Dottles said: I had my money on @Prophet Zacharia to pick up on that reference, but you sir, deserve a 🏅. Sorry, I was too busy quoting Frank Zappa to notice this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #100 Posted June 11, 2020 5am, need to run before work, again, as I'll get home late. I'm still asleep. It's hard to run when you're asleep. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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