2 miles....

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
As SOME of you know, I'm not the world's thinnest guy so about three weeks ago, I decided enough of being a three toed sloth and strapped on my trusty running shoes. First couple days, my whole body hurt and was ready to die after a half mile.

Today, I made it two miles without stopping. It still sucks and it still hurts and I almost puked but I'm getting back into shape....

A friend's husband died suddenly recently and as some of you know, I've had my own issues to deal with. Long and short is, I want to live to be a crusty old **** so hi ho hi ho....it's off to run I go.

BDT
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2006
    Watch out for the garbage truck. :D
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited February 2006
    Good for you, last time I ran I made it about 3/4 of a mile without stopping.
    It sucked so I quit.
    I need to start doing something because I want to get crusty someday also.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2006
    I know your pain. About 5 years after I got out of the Army I decided to start exercising again. Now in that 5 years, I put on about 45lbs, which may not sound like alot, but when you've spent the better part of 30 years weighing 135, 45lbs is ALOT.

    Needless to say, I got about 1/4 mile and thought I was gonna die (keep in mind, I ran 11 minute, 2 miles in the Army). So anywho I'm about 170-175lbs (which is just right) today and the warehouse job keeps me in good shape with alot of lifting, moving, etc.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited February 2006
    Go for you. But make sure you keep running by that Mcdonalds, and into it!

    I'm not over weight (maybe a pound or two, I just don't gain weight), but I need to start exercising again. I dropped out of Teakwondo when my second was born (5 yrs ago), and have been too lazy to go back. Now when I run at all, I can feel that my muscles just don't want to work (I feel like it looks like my father runs). I’m planning on re-signing up this spring (hopefully it will happen).
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2006
    What's this 'running' thing you speak of? Is it a drinking game?

    The only running I've done recently was to the Chinese buffett line.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2006
    My usual response to "Do you run?"

    "Only when chased."
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2006
    Running is what a refrigerator does.
    Never Forget
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2006
    TroyD wrote:
    Long and short is, I want to live to be a crusty old **** so hi ho hi ho....it's off to run I go.
    Good work, Troy!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited February 2006
    Christ, I just took a crap and it took me 8 minutes to get off the can.

    BDT
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited February 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    What's this 'running' thing you speak of? Is it a drinking game?

    The only running I've done recently was to the Chinese buffett line.

    actually, there is a 'drinking club with a running problem'. it's the hash house harriers. they've been around 70 years and they're worldwide. lot's of partying before, during and after.

    about a year ago, my longest runs were 4 miles. i wound up walking home 2 miles :D . around 6 months ago, i got the bright idea i'd run a marathon :eek: after much pain and training, i did it! on 1/29. i tried to run again today. i'm not fully healed. my knees are f----d.

    anyway, set a realistic goal and stick with it! good luck!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2006
    Good Job Troy!!!!!!!!

    RT1
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited February 2006
    TroyD wrote:
    Christ, I just took a crap and it took me 8 minutes to get off the can.

    BDT
    Remember. Plenty of fluids next time. :D
    Seriously, good on ya for commiting to the fitness regimen! Just curious, do you have a yearly fitness test/benchmark where you have to run 1 mile in under 10 mins in uniform and the like?

    regards

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited February 2006
    Best of luck to ya bro. I started back in November, walking 2+ miles a day. I have also changed my eating habits, massively. I recently joined the gym, have lost nearly 15 pounds and have never felt better. You will get there, just keep a positive attitude.
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    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited February 2006
    Christ, I just took a crap and it took me 8 minutes to get off the can.
    Good Job Troy!!!!!!!!
    I know your pain.
    Remember. Plenty of fluids next time.


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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited February 2006
    running is good. summer evenings i usually do around 3 miles around town. it's amazing how fast stamina builds but more amazing how fast it diminishes.. if you can help try to get out and run everytime you are supposed to. don't put it off.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2006
    Walk, don't run. It's actually healthier for you. Still good cardio with no knee problems. Swimming and **** are great, too. To lose weight, change diet permanently and exercise regularly.
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  • Skynut
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    edited February 2006
    One more thing no one has mentioned is stretching.
    It is real important to do a proper stretching routine before and maybe even after the run.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2006
    Stretching is just as important after the run.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2006
    You got it right Early! When all you runners start hitting your 60's your knees might decide they don't want to work anymore & you will have to get new ones! :eek:
    Early B. wrote:
    Walk, don't run. It's actually healthier for you. Still good cardio with no knee problems. Swimming and **** are great, too. To lose weight, change diet permanently and exercise regularly.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2006
    Good luck, all the power to you.
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  • MacLeod
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    edited February 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    What's this 'running' thing you speak of? Is it a drinking game?

    That is the funniest thing youve ever posted Russ. Made me choke on my Newcastle!

    Keep on running Troy, and ignore the naysayers about knee pains. Warm up and most importantly COOL DOWN after a run, wear proper running shoes and dont try to kill yourself and youll be running long into your 70's.

    But if you really want to be studdly, start weightlifting! Then youll be a chick magnet. :p
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  • Tour2ma
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    edited February 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Stretching is just as important after the run.
    That and 12 oz. curls...
    More later,
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2006
    Troy,
    While you're at it, might as well add something useful to your routine.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873228936/sr=8-1/qid=1140142990/ref=sr_1_1/102-1612024-6137745?%5Fencoding=UTF8

    Very good book...
    More later,
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,339
    edited February 2006
    Good for you Troy! Remember it's not so much the distance, but the consistancy in your exercise program. Stay with it, change up the routine or the places you work out to keep it fresh. Monitor your blood pressure. Machines are everywhere. A steady program will ensure that you will be that crusty old ****. ;)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited February 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Stretching is just as important after the run.

    Actually more Important. Most people avoid stretching and get injured.

    Troy after you get back from running, I suggest looking into Yoga.

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2006
    Way to go! That's some good progress for three weeks! Or maybe that's normal...I dunno...I've never stuck to an exercise program that long...:p
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    edited February 2006
    mantis wrote:

    Troy after you get back from running, I suggest looking into Yoga.

    Dan

    Dan,

    Thanks for the tip, however, I'm overweight, not ****.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2006
    TroyD wrote:
    Dan,

    Thanks for the tip, however, I'm overweight, not ****.

    BDT

    HA!

    I took a Yoga class in college to fulfill my "phys ed" requirement (joke), mostly because I figured it would be filled with women. It was, but mostly hippie women - most of em never met a razor in their lives. D'Oh.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2006
    TroyD wrote:
    Christ, I just took a crap and it took me 8 minutes to get off the can.

    BDT


    WTG! :eek:

    Oh i mean, way to go on the running. I don't enjoy running, but I just began running at the gym myself within the past three weeks. I need to slim down too. So i'm there with you every step of the way.

    Running makes your **** look good too. :p and as we all know.. that's what's really important. :D
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