Do you Run?……Walk?….Bike?…..Swim?…..yoga?…..lift weights? What’s your workout plan?

[Tin Man]

Bike ride: 21.47 miles, 977’ elevation gain, 1:45 riding time.

First time back in the saddle since the biopsy in early October. Humbling.

 

[Tin Man]

Bike ride: 21.87 miles, 1013’ elevation gain, 1:47 riding time. Rusty is rusty.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Blood clot?
What blood clot?

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Blood clot?
What blood clot?View attachment 700362

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Unexpected success at the local Turkey Trot. Shaved 50 seconds off my 5k pr.

I want to go sub 20 before I hit 40.

 

[Hunter10139]

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Unexpected success at the local Turkey Trot. Shaved 50 seconds off my 5k pr.

I want to go sub 20 before I hit 40.

"Shaved" lol. I think you mean you lopped off the top with an axe. Nice!

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

Bought a Garmin last week on early black Friday deals for hiking/gps stuff but mostly to train for a marathon before I’m 40. I’ve never been a runner, always hated it and would rather be lifting but it’s really made a huge difference in motivating me to run and keep my training on track. So far it’s been great. Had an Apple Watch before and as far as training goes it blows it away. And not having to charge it twice a day is very nice as well. And I look forward to my runs now rather than dreading them.

Still slow af but I’m improving. If anyone is on the fence about getting on, get one. You won’t regret it.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Bought a Garmin last week on early black Friday deals for hiking/gps stuff but mostly to train for a marathon before I’m 40. I’ve never been a runner, always hated it and would rather be lifting but it’s really made a huge difference in motivating me to run and keep my training on track. So far it’s been great. Had an Apple Watch before and as far as training goes it blows it away. And not having to charge it twice a day is very nice as well. And I look forward to my runs now rather than dreading them.

Still slow af but I’m improving. If anyone is on the fence about getting on, get one. You won’t regret it.

Easily the best purchase I made this year and the best in all my years of running.

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

Easily the best purchase I made this year and the best in all my years of running.

Which model did you get? I got the Fenix 7x ss. To me it seemed like the best of everything I wanted. Great battery life, good gps/maps stuff for hiking and good running stuff as well. I feel like there are others that are better for specific things but it was the best all around for me.

 

[Hunter10139]

I signed up for a local 10k race on the 14th. We'll see how it goes.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Which model did you get? I got the Fenix 7x ss. To me it seemed like the best of everything I wanted. Great battery life, good gps/maps stuff for hiking and good running stuff as well. I feel like there are others that are better for specific things but it was the best all around for me.

Mine is the forerunner 255. For me, it’s all about the running features. Tons of data before, during and after a run.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I signed up for a local 10k race on the 14th. We'll see how it goes.

You’re going to kill it.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Did not run this morning.
Got up got ready…..couldn’t do it without Myke. I may never run again

 

[Hunter10139]

Did not run this morning.
Got up got ready…..couldn’t do it without Myke. I may never run again

Sorry slice, it's always tough to lose a good four legged friend. Maybe take a break and come back strong later when you can reminisce fondly about the good times running together.

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

Mine is the forerunner 255. For me, it’s all about the running features. Tons of data before, during and after a run.

Yeah I was really looking at the forerunner watches. If I wanted more running focused stuff I would’ve gone with it

 

[Tin Man]

Bike ride: 21.47 miles, 986’ elevation gain, 1:33 riding time.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Trail half marathon. Tough race to pace as it’s hilly throughout. 1700ft of elevation gain, Watch indicated 10:05 pace.

Last race of the year. Starting another marathon training cycle in a week.

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

Ran two 5ks last week. I would’ve called someone crazy if they said I’d ever do that. It’s been good though. Logged ten miles in total. I can feel myself progressing with each run. And I feel so much better after running. Even when I’m tried I feel energized afterwards. But even overall I feel better about life in general. Not that I was depressed but my mental state is much better.

On my training run today I brushed a 5:07 adjusted pace. Can’t sustain it for long but still feels good to know what that feels like. I can’t imagine a sustained pace at that level. And there’s people running marathons at a much quicker sustained pace. Gives me a new appreciation for those athletes.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Ran two 5ks last week. I would’ve called someone crazy if they said I’d ever do that. It’s been good though. Logged ten miles in total. I can feel myself progressing with each run. And I feel so much better after running. Even when I’m tried I feel energized afterwards. But even overall I feel better about life in general. Not that I was depressed but my mental state is much better.

On my training run today I brushed a 5:07 adjusted pace. Can’t sustain it for long but still feels good to know what that feels like. I can’t imagine a sustained pace at that level. And there’s people running marathons at a much quicker sustained pace. Gives me a new appreciation for those athletes.

My friend, it’s a great feeling. A good 3-6 mile run after a Monday at the office. Best way to unwind. I’ve not had alcohol in 7 years, a good run helps me process and unwind better than booze ever could.

 

[Tin Man]

 

[Grey_pilgrim]

My friend, it’s a great feeling. A good 3-6 mile run after a Monday at the office. Best way to unwind. I’ve not had alcohol in 7 years, a good run helps me process and unwind better than booze ever could.

Seriously. It’s made a huge difference. Even from my normal gym workouts. It’s like having a cup of coffee without the jitters. I feel focused and just so much better overall mentally. Runners high is definitely a real thing.

Gonna attempt a 10k today. It’s technically supposed to be 5 miles but I’m gonna try to stretch it to 6.2 I’m on call this weekend and probably won’t be able to get a run in so I’m gonna make the most of it.