Popular Post Further Posted August 11, 2019 Popular Post Share #1 Posted August 11, 2019 Went jogging round the lake this morning. I was feeling good, plodding along, not very fast but steady. Made it the whole way without having to stop to stretch. The high point was Coming up behind a couple walking, the guy says "move over Gena, runner coming up" That so beats the hell out of "are you OK ? should we call 911 ?" 5 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 11, 2019 Running??? Was someone chasing you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted August 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Running??? Was someone chasing you? I guess I'm chasing something 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted August 11, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, Further said: I guess I'm chasing something Good. I'm glad you enjoyed your run. Running is a fantastic way to spend your time. Couch 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2019 My knees ached reading this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 11, 2019 Running is evil. Are you going to do some 5Ks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Running is evil. Are you going to do some 5Ks? I've never done an organized run, but maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Further said: I've never done an organized run, but maybe This is a good age to start. All the fast runners are out of the running with bad knees. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: This is a good age to start. All the fast runners are out of the running with bad knees. Fuckin A !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 11, 2019 Sanctuary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 11, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Further said: I guess I'm chasing something Your youth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Airehead said: Your youth? I better get a lot faster, cause that bus left a long time ago, and has a hell of a head start... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 11, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 11, 2019 If you strap on a pair of running shoes and give it an honest attempt, you are a runner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 11, 2019 17 hours ago, Further said: I guess I'm chasing something I need to lose serious weight and there is no greater exercise to do so. I suspect I will be joining you in parallel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dottie said: I need to lose serious weight and there is no greater exercise to do so. I suspect I will be joining you in parallel. Lose the weight first and then run. Running with extra weight is going to damage your joints even faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #16 Posted August 11, 2019 Just now, Longjohn said: Lose the weight first and then run. Running with extra weight is going to damage your joints even faster. I know. I have been hovering around a certain weight for 10 months and I need something to break the log jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #17 Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: Lose the weight first and then run. Running with extra weight is going to damage your joints even faster. Or better yet, don't run! It is eville. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 11, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Or better yet, don't run! It is eville. Or double up my biking efforts. I have a semi-recumbent stationary bike I can sit my ass on for 30 minutes a day. That's on those days I am too lazy to get out and ride the electrical. Muhahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 12, 2019 11 hours ago, Dottie said: Or double up my biking efforts. I have a semi-recumbent stationary bike I can sit my ass on for 30 minutes a day. That's on those days I am too lazy to get out and ride the electrical. Muhahahaha. You could get a good workout on that e-bike if you ride it with the motor shut off. It would be like my touring bike pulling the trailer to DC with the cast iron kitchen sink in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: You could get a good workout on that e-bike if you ride it with the motor shut off. It would be like my touring bike pulling the trailer to DC with the cast iron kitchen sink in it. Oh, I've still got the touring bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 12, 2019 One of the few good things about running is this song. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted August 12, 2019 21 hours ago, Dottie said: I know. I have been hovering around a certain weight for 10 months and I need something to break the log jam. I started this silliness about 5 or 6 months ago. I was in pretty sad shape. I started by walking a trail through the woods, gradually adding running the uphills, uphill is more strenuous yet easier on the joints. So almost a half a year later I'm able to jog slowly for 3 miles at a stretch, and I've lost about 20 pounds. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #23 Posted August 12, 2019 I know a LOT of folks on their deathbeds sit up and say, "I should have jogged more." It's a shame more folks don't do it, if only to avoid those last minute regrets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #24 Posted August 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Further said: I started this silliness about 5 or 6 months ago. I was in pretty sad shape. I started by walking a trail through the woods, gradually adding running the uphills, uphill is more strenuous yet easier on the joints. So almost a half a year later I'm able to jog slowly for 3 miles at a stretch, and I've lost about 20 pounds. BTW, the only running I enjoy is trail running, and you are absolutely spot on in the uphill is tougher yet easier concept. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #25 Posted August 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Further said: I started this silliness about 5 or 6 months ago. I was in pretty sad shape. I started by walking a trail through the woods, gradually adding running the uphills, uphill is more strenuous yet easier on the joints. So almost a half a year later I'm able to jog slowly for 3 miles at a stretch, and I've lost about 20 pounds. Yep. I think 3 miles is ideal. Do that 3 times a week and you're golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #26 Posted August 12, 2019 My friend Amy has taken up trail running. She posted a selfie after her run yesterday, she looked like she was beat. She said trail running is really different but she enjoys it. She has done many Ironman races and podiumed on them. She claimed she has done her last Ironman. We’ll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #27 Posted August 12, 2019 Trail running would be much harder I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #28 Posted August 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Dottie said: Trail running would be much harder I think. The only trail running 5K that I did I placed 2nd overall. That was about seven years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted August 12, 2019 Share #29 Posted August 12, 2019 I tried trail running once... Tripped on a root and broke my headphones... i'll stick to the roads and sidewalks. Around here they are almost as bumpy as the trails anyway. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #30 Posted August 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Longjohn said: The only trail running 5K that I did I placed 2nd overall. That was about seven years ago. I think it'd be way fun. But I have to watch out for bears and cougars out here, man. Plus those damn roots -- certain to trip and bust my balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #31 Posted August 12, 2019 Just now, Dottie said: I think it'd be way fun. But I have to watch out for bears and cougars out here, man. Plus those damn roots -- certain to trip and bust my balls. Do you have TIME for an activity like running? It seems your to-do list is mighty long still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #32 Posted August 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Do you have TIME for an activity like running? It seems your to-do list is mighty long still. It's gonna cut into my PS4 time now doubt. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #33 Posted August 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dottie said: It's gonna cut into my PS4 time now doubt. I'll take that bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 12, 2019 Share #34 Posted August 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dottie said: now doubt. Just now, Razors Edge said: I'll take that bet! How now brown cow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share #35 Posted August 12, 2019 Trail running is much more engaging than road or groomed trail running. On a nice manicured trail you can let your mind float off on it's own journey, solve world problems or just meditate. On a gnarly ass goat path you are totally focussed on the task at hand, or least you should be. Roots, rocks, tree branches hanging down to snare or stab you.... They are both fun and both good exercise, but completely different. On a rocky trail a twisted ankle is a very real concern, if you do hurt yourself it may be a while before someone finds you. Repetitive stress injuries are more likely on the road, also traffic concerns. Kind of like road vs mountain biking Mix it up, do a little of a lot of different activities to get a balanced workout without overstressing any one muscle group. The important thing is to keep moving. But take it slow, it takes way longer to recover from an injury than it does to back it down for another week or two and avoid getting the injury. This is all just my opinion and experience, I'm far from expert, but I've made enough mistakes over the years to have learned a little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 12, 2019 Share #36 Posted August 12, 2019 I took a city bus home on Saturday. It was funny. Every few stops the passengers would yell out to the bus driver..."you got a runner". And he is just lamenting ... all day long, people can't get to the stop on time, see the bus and start running.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share #37 Posted August 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Tizeye said: I took a city bus home on Saturday. It was funny. Every few stops the passengers would yell out to the bus driver..."you got a runner". And he is just lamenting ... all day long, people can't get to the stop on time, see the bus and start running.? I remember chasing a city bus about three blocks when I was a little kid. ?♂️ Talk about a carrot on a stick. Didn't catch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 13, 2019 Share #38 Posted August 13, 2019 I am still struggling getting used to the drugs. Running is really hard. I will keep at it until I win. I don't know what winning looks like yet, but I'm not there. I have resorted to a 1.7 mile loop in the morning. Some days I have to walk 5 times, today I was able to run the whole thing. I like running, especially a good run. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 13, 2019 Share #39 Posted August 13, 2019 I am going to jump on the bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 13, 2019 Share #40 Posted August 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Dottie said: I am going to jump on the bike. Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted August 13, 2019 Share #41 Posted August 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Longjohn said: Like this? These guys need to work on their agility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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