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Posted on 5/7/16 at 9:20 pm to Pitch To Johnny
Posted on 5/7/16 at 9:20 pm to Pitch To Johnny
What was your time?
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Posted on 5/8/16 at 7:36 am to Old Sarge
Can a "retired" distance runner join the thread?
Me. Classic skinny distance runner. I raced all over the US until I retired from competitive running in my mid-late 40's. In my early 50's or so I quit running totally for a few years as I had 30+ years of aches and pains and I had no goals for my training. I lost running "direction" so to speak. Gradually I went from racing weight 6 feet, 135-142 (depending on age and distance) to last year's fat boy model. I don't know what I weighed as I was to embarrassed to get on the scale. I had an abortive return to running last summer but had hammy issues and couldn't understand why I made little progress, so I just pissed around with 3 or so miles a day for a few months. Late last year my wife made a comment which perked me up. I decided it was "time."
Currently I'm at my old maintenance level of 45-50 or so a week - just much slower. I'm lifting weights. At least that is what I am calling it. I have a set of bow flex hand weights and an adjustable bench. I'm a member of a gym, but only use it in inclement weather.
So, any running questions I'm happy to try to answer. In return I will certainly be asking weight lifting questions. I'm thinking of adding equipment and need some help.
By the way, I cut calories, walk, run and lift. We are empty nesters so I have plenty of time before and after work. I lost the fat suit and am approaching the "B" standard for one of my old sponsors. Who knows I may start racing on on the senior masters circuit.
Thanks to Sarge and all the posters here. You have inspired me.
For the poster with arch problems. Either plantar fasciitis or early signs of a stress fracture. Either can sideline you for a while. I'm a huge believer in rotating shoes. I use 2-3 pairs and get rid of them after 250-300 miles. During marathon season I once had top of foot pain. I found the problem to be a lacing problem. The lacing was causing irritation on the top of my arch. The pain was similar to that of a stress fracture - one of which I had in my late 20's.
Run hard, run strong.
Me. Classic skinny distance runner. I raced all over the US until I retired from competitive running in my mid-late 40's. In my early 50's or so I quit running totally for a few years as I had 30+ years of aches and pains and I had no goals for my training. I lost running "direction" so to speak. Gradually I went from racing weight 6 feet, 135-142 (depending on age and distance) to last year's fat boy model. I don't know what I weighed as I was to embarrassed to get on the scale. I had an abortive return to running last summer but had hammy issues and couldn't understand why I made little progress, so I just pissed around with 3 or so miles a day for a few months. Late last year my wife made a comment which perked me up. I decided it was "time."
Currently I'm at my old maintenance level of 45-50 or so a week - just much slower. I'm lifting weights. At least that is what I am calling it. I have a set of bow flex hand weights and an adjustable bench. I'm a member of a gym, but only use it in inclement weather.
So, any running questions I'm happy to try to answer. In return I will certainly be asking weight lifting questions. I'm thinking of adding equipment and need some help.
By the way, I cut calories, walk, run and lift. We are empty nesters so I have plenty of time before and after work. I lost the fat suit and am approaching the "B" standard for one of my old sponsors. Who knows I may start racing on on the senior masters circuit.
Thanks to Sarge and all the posters here. You have inspired me.
For the poster with arch problems. Either plantar fasciitis or early signs of a stress fracture. Either can sideline you for a while. I'm a huge believer in rotating shoes. I use 2-3 pairs and get rid of them after 250-300 miles. During marathon season I once had top of foot pain. I found the problem to be a lacing problem. The lacing was causing irritation on the top of my arch. The pain was similar to that of a stress fracture - one of which I had in my late 20's.
Run hard, run strong.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 8:53 am to Old Sarge
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What was your time?
Sorry sarge missed this. 21:59. Better than I was expecting, but after that first mile my goal switched to sub 20. Body just wasn't ready. Back started to really hurt, and a church 5k wasn't worth not being able to sit in a chair for a week, so I decided to hit a quick 30 second walk.
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