Any "joggers" out there ?

[~TABASCO~]

Well today was my longest 'run' ever. Myself and another friend headed down to some local Mt Bike trails and proceeded to bust out 9 miles. That was a personal best. I normally run about 4-5 miles every other day. Pretty soon I think I can do a half marathon. That would be a fun goal. I was a competitive cyclist for ten years (in another life) so running is a whole new ball of wax for me and not that easy.
Anyhow, thought I would share.

 

[Monty]

Re: Any "joggers" out there ?

Great work! I have been running since last year as a part of my attempts to lose a little weight and love it. I use Strava to record my runs and share with friends who cycle / run. I am down around 50 pounds too, which in turn makes the running easier!

I am away for a long weekend in Belgium drinking beer and riding the S10 (not simultaneously!) and had a great morning run along the local river for about 3 miles yesterday.

I am signed up to a 10 mile race in a few weeks and really looking forward to it. My longest race yet.

Matt

 

[Firefight911]

Re: Any "joggers" out there ?

Started the year off with a goal of running 1500 miles. Just over 600 miles in for the year with a couple half marathons and I ended up tearing my plantar plate. No, not the plantar fascia.
Now you know why you haven't seen me around much. Three surgeries later......
You're not a jogger, BTW. You're a runner. There's a difference.



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[Hungry Tiger]

Re: Any "joggers" out there ?

Did the L.A. Marathon in 1999 in 6 hrs so definitely did not "run" it. Been running a little less every year since. Eight weeks ago started 1 hr boot camp 2-3 times a week and am in better shape than I've been in for years. Easier on the feet, ankles, knees & hips than jogging miles at a time.

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[coastie]

Re: Any "joggers" out there ?

I'm a jogger. I I get about 25-30 miles in a week. If your running nine miles cross country then you should have no problem with running a half on the road.

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[True Grip]

I need to start back. I have a 1.25 hour commute for the last six years that has zapped my desire to run when I get home. I miss being in better shape. Exercise is the best medicine, it cures so many ailments and is the best high. Congrats to u guys gettiner done!

 

[pmc]

Another former competitive cyclist here, Cat2 until I hung it up 5 years ago due to a couple of hard impacts with cars while training.

Trail running is about the only way I'll run. Don't like running pavement at all but have a pretty nice river trail system out my back door. As a cyclist first (still) and runner a far second I like how quick the workout is when running but have a more difficult time with recovery when I push the weekly miles.
that's all I got
Cheers
Pete

 

[Checkswrecks]

Do it while you can, just don't over do it.


I've enjoyed hiking, running, and jogging for years, then hyper-extended my knee last spring and thought I tore something badly. The MRI showed nothing structurally wrong, but the cute little doc said that I am past due for switching to low-impact instead of running. She said that I would be on the way to a knee replacement if not, so gave it a rest and I've been doing 5k on the elliptical 4X/wk. The old knees do indeed feel less creaky and we still enjoy lots of walking/hiking.


The best part is that I travel a lot for work and can generally stay in front of the 30-40 year old "kids" when we are in the bush. It's all pace and pee (drink lots).

 

[~TABASCO~]

Thanks to all the responses.. Its good to hear from others.. ::012::

Monty, you say you use Strava... we have something (there are many) called Run Keeper that I enjoy using.. It has tons of info and keeps track of everything.. Im not 'training' like the old days but have a good time getting out ::008::

 

[Curt]

I've been a 'runner' for a few decades so I'll chime in.

The common rule of thumb for long distance training (or any training) is to increase your weekly mileage by no more than 10% per week. Don't suddenly jump from 5 miles to 9 miles. Otherwise, you risk a litany of overuse injuries such as ITB syndrome, patellar-femoral syndrome, plantar fasciitis, ACL inflammation, torn meniscus, etc. I know several people who pushed too hard until injuries turned them off running forever. What a shame, as running is one of the most enjoyable and time-effective ways to achieve cardiovascular fitness -- heart and lung power that makes you healthy and able.

Ligaments and tendons get little blood flow, so they heal slowly, and for the same reason they build and grow slowly. Listen to your body and be good to it. Run on dirt trails if you can at all avoid pavement; there's a big difference.

When done properly, running doesn't cause knee damage, but strengthens the joints. You can keep it up well into old age. Sitting in a chair causes extensive atrophy, weakness and susceptibility to damage.

 

[Karson]

I figured I'd start running today, too. Made it about 8 blocks before ALMOST stopping at the bar.

So, shoot for 9 about this time next week?





In all seriousness, I did start running. Weimaraner almost had to drag me home after that 8 blocks. We'll see about Wednesday, tomorrow's a day off.

 

[~TABASCO~]

I figured I'd start running today, too. Made it about 8 blocks before ALMOST stopping at the bar.

So, shoot for 9 about this time next week?





In all seriousness, I did start running. Weimaraner almost had to drag me home after that 8 blocks. We'll see about Wednesday, tomorrow's a day off.

8 blocks your first day ? Your a mad man.... LOL My first day was about 200 feet.... Keep it up buddy ! ::008::

 

[coastie]

Anchorman - Joging

 

[snakebitten]

Re: Any "joggers" out there ?

My dad used to run or jog a lot, whatever the difference is I don't know, but when he turned about 45 his knees and hips were about shot, so doctors told him to cease this exercise. Since then dad simply walks and hikes every day and still going strong at 83.
My aunt also ran and jogged and eventually needed hips and knees replaced and for the last few years of her life was in a wheelchair.
Not trying to start an argument over the benefits or drawbacks, just my own family experience. Many, many enjoy it, so all is good.
I enjoy my long hikes which I still think are a decent way to stay fit. I carry a GPS and have just short of 1000 miles since April 30th this year.

Well pigs do fly! I am in total agreement with RonH!

I figure our bodies could be easily compared to .......well motorcycles.
And our joints, knees and hips, could be likened to wheel bearings and suspension parts.
Running and jogging might result in high performance tuning of those parts, and there is nothing wrong with wanting to experience that during your lifetime.
But it takes its toll. Its wear and tear.

Thus, at my age, I think I will nurse those parts with high mileage along. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

However, I still believe the worst thing we can do to either, is stop using them. Bikes or bodies.

 

[EricV]

I figured I'd start running today, too. Made it about 8 blocks before ALMOST stopping at the bar.

So, shoot for 9 about this time next week?

In all seriousness, I did start running. Weimaraner almost had to drag me home after that 8 blocks. We'll see about Wednesday, tomorrow's a day off.

Walk-Run. Find a loop you like and run what you can, walk the rest. I walk 1.5 miles and run 1.5 miles. Was doing it 6 days a week, but sort of slacked off after the last moto trip. Need to start up again. Going to the gym too. None of it is all that fun at 50, and I know the high impact will take it's toll, but you do get a fast workout as has been said. Used to ride bikes a lot too, but that's been a while and no pedal bike at the moment. (wife hates them too, which doesn't help)

@Jaxon - Do it while you can and have some fun with the half marathon, it's more about mental prep than physical if you're already able to run 9 miles on the trails. Pick a sustainable pace and keep at it.

 

[RockyDS]

I run, jog, hike, and use weights in the winter. I've never been a top athlete but I've kept reasonably fit over the years. 23 years in the armed forces kept me motivated, I suppose.

Currently, I can run a 10k in less than 50 minutes which puts me in the top 5 in my age group. Apart from the odd aches and pains that are no big deal, I have no joint or other health issues so far and I'm 58. I've been to the hospital emergency twice in my life, once for a wasp sting reaction and recently for shingles (that's no fun by the way). Maybe I'm just lucky, so far?? My sister who is two years older than me has never been into fitness despite being a nurse and she's crippled with arthritis and between you and me, obese.

I think we all need to know our own body and do what's right for ourselves. I do believe in use it or lose it but there is no one size fits all solution.

My 2 cents.

::003::

 

[jrb_nw]

I run, jog, hike, and use weights in the winter. I've never been a top athlete but I've kept reasonably fit over the years. 23 years in the armed forces kept me motivated, I suppose.

Currently, I can run a 10k in less than 50 minutes which puts me in the top 5 in my age group. Apart from the odd aches and pains that are no big deal, I have no joint or other health issues so far and I'm 58. I've been to the hospital emergency twice in my life, once for a wasp sting reaction and recently for shingles (that's no fun by the way). Maybe I'm just lucky, so far?? My sister who is two years older than me has never been into fitness despite being a nurse and she's crippled with arthritis and between you and me, obese.

I think we all need to know our own body and do what's right for ourselves. I do believe in use it or lose it but there is no one size fits all solution.

My 2 cents.

::003::

Good for you for keeping at it! Envious here... I'm your age and had to stop trail running almost 10 years ago due to knee and foot pain. Had some biomechanical issues and had already had them both scoped once so didn't want to lose any more cartilage. I really, really miss it, but found mtn biking almost as enjoyable.

I'm still active, but corporate life was slowly killing me so I recently retired early and bought a home in Central Oregon where I can bike to the trailhead in 15 min and have a national forest with marked trails to explore. Plus great road cycling, kayaking and cross country skiing in winter.

I figured I'd better do it now before it's too late to even get back into shape. I was up to 190 lbs, but it's coming down again. I see a lot of guys give up. I'm envious of those who can continue to run at 60 but there are other things that can help, like cycling, yoga, and eating right is huge. A lot of my running went to burn off my gluttonous consumption of carbs over the years, ha ha. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted

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[Checkswrecks]

I run, jog, hike, and use weights in the winter. I've never been a top athlete but I've kept reasonably fit over the years. 23 years in the armed forces kept me motivated, I suppose.

Currently, I can run a 10k in less than 50 minutes which puts me in the top 5 in my age group. Apart from the odd aches and pains that are no big deal, I have no joint or other health issues so far and I'm 58. I've been to the hospital emergency twice in my life, once for a wasp sting reaction and recently for shingles (that's no fun by the way). Maybe I'm just lucky, so far?? My sister who is two years older than me has never been into fitness despite being a nurse and she's crippled with arthritis and between you and me, obese.

I think we all need to know our own body and do what's right for ourselves. I do believe in use it or lose it but there is no one size fits all solution.

My 2 cents.

::003::

Truest words here. Folks mentioned family tendencies already. Another biggie is how we mistreat or injure ourselves. Anybody play football or motocross before the age of leg braces?


Add to my "use it or lose it" that we can also come back from injuries, more than we know. Two years ago I tore the big ligament that lets the body lift the arm over shoulder height. I couldn't even take off a T-shirt and had to re-learn how to put on coats, backpacks for work, etc. After deciding to not take surgery and then many months of PT with increasing weights, both arms now have nearly the full range of motion and weight bearing. And we all keep hearing about the knee of Redskins QB RG3.


btw - We're the same age and keeping the 7 mph pace for 6 miles is great!

 

[johnpitts01]

Bicyclist here.
Road bikes, mountain bikes and spinning.
I get out on one of the bicycles almost every day.

Did a 100 mile bicycle ride two weekends ago and will do another the end of September.
Road bikes are mostly when the weather is warm. I prefer to ride in a group on the road bike. More fun and makes the miles go quicker. Group road bike rides on the weekends and one or two during the week.
The other week days I ride the mountain bike solo.
Once the weather turns cooler it is pretty much mountain bike exclusively. I can work up a good sweat on the mountain bike in @ 10 minutes no matter how cold it gets.

Rain or snow and I spin at the gym.

During the summer I average @150 miles per week.
In the winter it's more like 90.

 

[Karson]

Where do you all find the motivation? That's my biggest thing.

Back when I was active in high school/early college, I'd always run behind the women's cross country team. But now, that would only give me a solid 10 seconds of motivation until they're a quarter mile ahead of me, plus it's kinda creepy.

My BMI is fine, so it's not like the scale is any real motivation. It's me mentally not wanting to feel like a lazy POS who fly's a keyboard for 8 hours a day.