Wow. Very impressive for a guy over 50. I would show off too if I can do it. The best I can do is 65 miles non stop in a little less than 5 hours on a bicycle. Nothing to brag about
Is anybody running long term after a meniscectomy (removal of a portion of the cartilage on either the medial or lateral aspect of the knee)?? I had a posterior tear of the medial meniscus about seven years ago and stopped running for fear of precipitating arthritic changes. I have played a lot of tennis since then and do heavy weight bearing exercises but I did stop running on the roads and trails. No problem so far. I would love to get back into some trail running (softer surface). Any advice/experience on this issue? I know some folks who ended up "bone on bone" who never ran further than from the car to a store in a rain storm so I know there must also be some metabolic and biomechanic issues involved sometimes.
i have never learned to run distances - but after seeing yall's posts i got off my tush and walked my hilly neighborhood - thanks for the inspiration!!! if i do it 4/5 days during the work week i should get in about 10 miles...half of it up hills...good start since the farthest i'd been getting was the 20 ft to my office from my bedroom, 15 feet from the office to the kitchen, or the few laps around the local mall with a stroller!!
I've never been a runner. I have short legs. It has always been an effort for me to run.
After I retired, though, I started myself on a fairly serious workout routine. So, today I work out 5 days a week. I do isometrics, sit-ups, push-ups, chest-pull exercises, wrist-spring exercises, and I walk and run. I run 5 days a week for 1.33 miles each day, and I walk about 30 to 40 miles per week. On the weekends, I do not do my normal workout but I usually hike several miles.
This whole routine is interrupted when I travel, but often my travel involves volunteer efforts that require hiking or other physical effort.
Unfortunately, no. My workout consists of a collection of exercises I recall from PE classes, TV exercise shows, etc.Can you recommend a website or book for isometrics? It's something I've been looking for.
sgee - at least explain, what is a "wrist spring" exercise?
All right. . . The mind of this forum is clearly in the gutter again. I don't know a formal name for the gadget, but it is a coiled spring attached at either end with a handle. You hold the handles and squeeze against the spring force. It builds up wrist strength. What you do with that strength is entirely up to you, but I don't see how it will help CFB with his intentions.sgee - at least explain, what is a "wrist spring" exercise?
All right. . . The mind of this forum is clearly in the gutter again.
I don't know a formal name for the gadget, but it is a coiled spring attached at either end with a handle.
I don't see how it will help CFB with his intentions.