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  • genareddog
    genareddog Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I hate to say but I think my running days are over. After trips to the doctors and shots in my knees over the years, I think it’s time to find something else. Body weight exercises and weights are a staple for me but I need some cardio. I have been walking every day but just not the same.

  • silvermouse
    silvermouse Posts: 24,805 ✭✭✭✭✭

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g

  • edz
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    @genareddog said:
    I hate to say but I think my running days are over. After trips to the doctors and shots in my knees over the years, I think it’s time to find something else. Body weight exercises and weights are a staple for me but I need some cardio. I have been walking every day but just not the same.

    Ever thought about Wing Chun? Much easier on the joints

  • memento_mori
    memento_mori Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @genareddog said:
    I hate to say but I think my running days are over. After trips to the doctors and shots in my knees over the years, I think it’s time to find something else. Body weight exercises and weights are a staple for me but I need some cardio. I have been walking every day but just not the same.

    Stationary bike or a rower perhaps?

  • Vision
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    @edz said:

    @genareddog said:
    I hate to say but I think my running days are over. After trips to the doctors and shots in my knees over the years, I think it’s time to find something else. Body weight exercises and weights are a staple for me but I need some cardio. I have been walking every day but just not the same.

    Ever thought about **** Chung? Much easier on the joints.

    Everybody **** Chung tonight.

  • TRayB
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  • TRayB
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    edited March 6

    @genareddog said:

    @TRayB said:

    Problem with getting into biking is price and time for me. I have friends that are into this and just not for me. I told my wife that I know of one way of keeping my heart rate up every day and after she rolled her eyes and punched me I am thinking of something else :D

    True, it is more of a monetary investment than running. That bike shown is about $1200, so it's on the low end of decent bikes. Maintenance has a price, too. I'm not sure about the time comparison though. How often do/did you run, and how long? I don't ride every day, usually only on the weekends, although sometimes we just take a quick ride right from home, maybe 10-15 miles, which takes about an hour. Some people ride daily. I can't ride that often, but I don't need to to maintain the fitness level that I'm happy with.

    One thing I am sure of, it beats hell out of riding a stationary bike, even one with a screen in front of it. I can ride a stationary bike for about 10 minutes before wanting to slit my wrists, but I can ride outside for 2-3 hours and never get bored.

    Riding is so much easier on the knees. I used to hike, and could easily do 12-15 miles, but now can't walk 3 miles without pain, but, like I said, I can ride 2+ hours with no pain, so it works for me.

  • genareddog
    genareddog Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My run day are 5 miles except for one a week long run. 3-4 days a week running and the other days I walk 4 miles. We hike a lot so wont give up that or walking. Just dont want the old man to get in yet.

  • memento_mori
    memento_mori Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 7


    Larry…10 intervals…15 seconds balls out/1 minute recovery (steady pace) …x10…this will get you to max HR…approximately 3.5 miles in 13+ minutes. It’s equivalent or better to a 5 mile run at a fast pace. However, waaaaaay less stress on your joints.

  • memento_mori
    memento_mori Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @WolfHunter909_ said:
    Does the gun range count as exercise??
    Asking for a friend

    Absolutely 🤙🏼

  • memento_mori
    memento_mori Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It’s been two weeks since I’ve touched a weight!!! I feel like I’m stuck in a slow death. Serious injuries and the associated pain absolutely sucks but reminds me not to take anything for granted.

  • edz
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    @memento_mori said:

    @WolfHunter909_ said:
    Does the gun range count as exercise??
    Asking for a friend

    Absolutely 🤙🏼

    Can't remember, lost them when the boat sank.

  • TRayB
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    What's the mammoth march, Larry? @genareddog

  • genareddog
    genareddog Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TRayB said:
    What's the mammoth march, Larry? @genareddog

    It’s a 20 mile hike they have in state parks across the country. It started after Covid and has grown like wild fire.

  • TRayB
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    @genareddog said:

    @TRayB said:
    What's the mammoth march, Larry? @genareddog

    It’s a 20 mile hike they have in state parks across the country. It started after Covid and has grown like wild fire.

    20 miles takes a bit of training, yes. Is there much elevation change?

  • genareddog
    genareddog Posts: 4,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TRayB said:

    @genareddog said:

    @TRayB said:
    What's the mammoth march, Larry? @genareddog

    It’s a 20 mile hike they have in state parks across the country. It started after Covid and has grown like wild fire.

    20 miles takes a bit of training, yes. Is there much elevation change?

    Depends on the park. Last year we did one in Tennessee and was pretty flat. The year before we did one here in Indiana and was very hilly. Last year we did it in under 6 hours and hoping to do that again. On another note I went to the dr yesterday just for my wellness check and he told me if it were him he would still run. I think I will take his advice just maybe not run as much.

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