Any runners out there?

[david s]

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I had 2 1/2 months off running because of a hernia that got just too uncomfortable after about 4 Km of running. I think it was exacerbated from lifting heavy oven castings. I've beeen back running just on three months and it's been very difficult getting the fitness back again, but I'm up to 35 Km/week and slowly coming back.Unfortunately our club seasonhas finished although we still have social runs every Sat am about 100 attend, just love it.

[mannextdoor]

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I use to run some years ago. My knees are gone. Not from running, just work. At this age, I just jog to the bathroom every morning. As for the mid life crisis, It too will pass.

[BRIFRO]

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Hey James,

My wife runs to eat also. I run too but not over 4 miles. I ride my bike to eat. I can do that for 6 hours and then eat alot. Pizza of course!

Brian

[james]

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Thanks all,
The race was a blast and I'm going to stick with it. As Caleb says --

My ridiculously high metabolism also helps me enjoy just about as much pizza as I'd like....

I run to eat. :-)
James

[Caleb]

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Congratulations James! That's a great time. Although I'm too young to have a mid-life crisis, I've been running for about 10+ years and my dedication to the sport has been a very positive motivation in my life. I usually run in the mornings and I have a positive feeling of accomplishment and loads of energy through most days. My ridiculously high metabolism also helps me enjoy just about as much pizza as I'd like. I run about 50 miles/week and try to compliment my running with cycling once or twice a week. I'm glad to hear you remain motivated after your marathon... I hope to hear of more in the future.

If you are ever in Flagstaff, AZ, lets plan share a run or ride and of course, a slice.

My WFO, in progress:

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[Frances]

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It is important to follow up the big race with plenty of appropriate rest, so take it easy for the next few days; you know, get plenty of good sleep, set around the house, eat lots, make more movies....

JED

...hang out in the forum for hours on end...



Congratulations James, sounds as if you had fun!

...Incidentally, hiking is also a great sport for mid life. We've just been on a two day hike in the Jura, great fun also - Including the aching muscles. So I'll be taking Jed's good advice, too.

[Jed]

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Hey James!

Congratulations!

That is some accomplishment, you should be very proud to have completed this goal! 26.2 miles is a long way, one step at a time, and to finish in 3:42 is really great!

You get all the 'atta boys' this day!

It is important to follow up the big race with plenty of appropriate rest, so take it easy for the next few days; you know, get plenty of good sleep, set around the house, eat lots, make more movies....

JED

[Les]

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If you are looking for a mid-life hobby, running has a lot going for it.

No thanks - I'll ride my Harley But congrat's on your run!

Les...

[james]

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I did it. The Wine Country Marathon was today and I finished at 3:42 -- better than my most optimistic goal, so I'm feeling pretty good. Actually, I'm pretty sore, but the race was a blast, I met great people and feel good about my run.

I think I am going to keep doing this. If you are looking for a mid-life hobby, running has a lot going for it. :-)
James

[james]

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It's getting to crunch time. I am running (and hopefully finishing) the Wine Country marathon in Healdsburg, CA (Sonoma) in 5 weeks. That means three more weeks of serious training, and then a two week taper off to (again hopefully) build back up my energy.

Plus, I have a 10K at our girls' school next weekend.

I have joined a runner's forum (very similar to our group, though not as fun), and I'm learning a lot about running. I'm a total newbie, but it's been a blast. I'm having a lot a fun trying something new.

Repeat after me -- no injuries!
James

[david s]

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It's not the speed you can hit, it's the endurance that counts.

[Frances]

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...I can just see you running past that thing every day to see how fast you can go

[james]

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My funny story for the day is that with school opening, the Highway Patrol has put speed monitors on the roads in our neighborhood. I think they are warning us.

Today I went jogging past one of the monitors, and my speed registered on the big display. 7 mph. No ticket this time. :-)

James

[james]

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... Most starting runners get injuries in their first year running. The training you do this year pays dividends next year. You will be amazed at your improvement in performance....

That's re-assuring. :-) Thanks.
James

[Karen]

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I haven't run in a few years except a few miles every now and then just to see how it feels. I've made some of my very best friends through running. There's nothing like the bond you have with your running buddies. I've trained for several marathons and there's no way I would've done it without my friends. My husband and I met our best friends through running and that's who we're going to Italy with next month. They live in NC and we live in VA. My husband is the only one of us 4 that still puts in the miles. The husband of the other couple just had a knee replaced so sticks with biking and swimming now. It is tough on the knees but lots of things are tough on our bodies and we do them anyway. Things like mixing concrete with shovel and wheelbarrow for example. Enjoy the road (or better yet,trails) James.
Karen