I started last fall for overall health (cholesterol & heart health in general) As a side benefit I did lose about 25 lbs. I'm still doing it for overall health. I don't think I'm doing it just for the enjoyment of running, I don't really enjoy running I guess, but I do love the physical results and the sense of achievement. I've found that setting a target and then pushing your body towards and beyond it is extremely psychologically rewarding.

I'm 45

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Posted by Sleeping Tiger

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Posted on 12/12/16 at 2:23 pm to Old Sarge

The achievement factor is definitely a huge positive to anything. Ripping effects throughout your life.

I'm sure you've thought of this, but I'd caution with the long distance running and emphasis on making a fast time on a regular basis -- especially moving into that next chapter. 45 is still youngish. That changes soon.

If you can afford a rower, I'd get check that out. It's not a gimmicky thing to buy.

Since you live in a warm weather climate, I'd mix in bike riding more. Keeps those knees and ham's from taking the stress.

Lightweight, semi-fast paced circuit stuff too.

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Posted by heartbreakTiger

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Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:22 am to Old Sarge

I finished my 6 week workout on sunday. I had two rest days, thanksgiving and then this past saturday. The rest of the time I did full body light workouts on a rest day.

Im going to restart it today. I was going to change plans but I was worried about starting a new longer plan and then running into busy season and not being able to hit the gym. So its one more run at that, and then p90x for busy season.

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