Any runners among us?

[braceysdad]

I was a big runner back in the day...

Waaaaaaaaay back in the day!

As a matter of fact the last day I ran was the day my wifes water broke with our first child which is now 8...

Now some 40lbs later I decide it's time to get back into it. I've been on a diet and running going on 3 weeks now.

I'm doing the "From couch to 5K" workout and all is going well.

It's either the 8 years or the 40lbs but damn I'm hurting. My back, knees, legs, and abdomen tell me it's been waaaay too long.

My diet consist of oatmeal for breakfast, baked/grilled chicken or fish for lunch with fresh vegetables and the same for dinner.

The hardest part has been my reduction of adult beverages...

Any helpful words of wisdom???

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

Get a bike and save your knees, that is my advice.


If you want to track your calories, fitday.com is good for it.

 

[Mayhem Eng.]

QUIT.....It works great, you can eat all you want your knees and back will stop hurting. No branniner

 

[EeePee]

The hardest part has been my reduction of adult beverages...

Any helpful words of wisdom???

Liquor and diet pop, or straight up shots.

And yes, get on a bike instead.

Or go swimming and get a real workout.

 

[lukedaemon]

Get a bike and save your knees, that is my advice.


If you want to track your calories, fitday.com is good for it.

Agreed!!

I ran in school, for the army as a soldier and now as civilian. Having joint issues and had 1 knee surgery, I now ride a mountain bike.

I am not a fitness expert but I have been around it for a very long time. The best results, for me and those I trained, was find out what your maximum heart rate. Your exercise should be in a range of 60 to 80% of maximum target heart rate. This is the maximum fat burning zone. Running tends to be more cardio training. A nice paced ride is very good. You should be able to carry a normal conversation (not out of breath) while you ride.

Circuit training, low weights higher repetitions, larger muscle group to smallest. Mix up your training. Get a training partner to help motivate each other. Keep at it and find what works for you.

Moderation, which you identified, plays a factor as well. I eat 5 small meals a day. If time is an issue (often is) I carry health nut snacks with me. Remember to treat yourself too. Working hard all the time with no reward leads to most quitting.

And as always consult your doctors prior to exercise to identify any issues not known to you.

Now if I could practice what I preach.

Actually I am not bad for an "old guy".

Hope it helps a little.

Peace

 

[braceysdad]

Agreed!!

I ran in school, for the army as a soldier and now as civilian. Having joint issues and had 1 knee surgery, I now ride a mountain bike.

I am not a fitness expert but I have been around it for a very long time. The best results, for me and those I trained, was find out what your maximum heart rate. Your exercise should be in a range of 60 to 80% of maximum target heart rate. This is the maximum fat burning zone. Running tends to be more cardio training. A nice paced ride is very good. You should be able to carry a normal conversation (not out of breath) while you ride.

Circuit training, low weights higher repetitions, larger muscle group to smallest. Mix up your training. Get a training partner to help motivate each other. Keep at it and find what works for you.

Moderation, which you identified, plays a factor as well. I eat 5 small meals a day. If time is an issue (often is) I carry health nut snacks with me. Remember to treat yourself too. Working hard all the time with no reward leads to most quitting.

And as always consult your doctors prior to exercise to identify any issues not known to you.

Now if I could practice what I preach.

Actually I am not bad for an "old guy".

Hope it helps a little.

Peace

cool...

any idea why it burns when I pee?

 

[LumTheMad]

any idea why it burns when I pee?

Check with the wife to see if there is "anything she needs to tell you?" :lol:

I would recomend Vitamin "I". Ibuprofin. The doctor told me if I need to I can safely take 4 of them at a shot, but I find that 2 in the morning seem to get me off to a good start and 2 when I feel I need it again. Ibuprofin is specificly for muscle and joint pain. Get the coated ones so it doesn't mess with your stomach, thats the only drawback that I know of.

 

[Mad Scientist]

I used to run track back in school. 1st place Tri-Valley Conference 400m relay, baby!

Liquor and diet pop, or straight up shots...

Liquor isn't much better - whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc, run about 100 calories a shot. Mix it with something, and you should have just had a beer instead.

As for diet pop - sure, it may not have as much suger or calories, but it's still got all the other crap that's not good for you.

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

I'll second the bicycle suggestion.

I used to run cross country long ago. Recently I decided to get back into some sort of shape and try it again. Knees hurt, back hurt, feet hurt. Its time to dig my old Kuwahara out of my parents shed...

 

[toyofast]

I ran today while at work. 4 times I ran to the bathroom due to adult fluids last night and some killer BBQ beans. I'm better now.


I've lost ~12lbs since X-Mass. Only thing I've changed is I have switched back to light beer and watch the amount of food I eat. I don't eat until I'm full now either. I drink lots of water too, about 200oz per day.

 

[braceysdad]

I ran today while at work. 4 times I ran to the bathroom due to adult fluids last night and some killer BBQ beans. I'm better now.


I've lost ~12lbs since X-Mass. Only thing I've changed is I have switched back to light beer and watch the amount of food I eat. I don't eat until I'm full now either. I drink lots of water too, about 200oz per day.

getting back into speedo shape?

 

[chrisjlittle]

I think my cardio regiment has really been effective. I smoke a pack a day, work in a shop that turns the furnace filters black in 2 weeks and sit around the rest of the time. Not necessarily good, but effective to say the least.

But seriously, save your knees and get on a bike. Those knees sure are valuable:shock:

 

[MOCRAWLER]

I have the runs. Does that count?

 

[JeremyH]

Run.....from what?

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

Run.....from what?

Not from...to.

 

[JeremyH]

Ahh....I see. I thought maybe there was a large dog in his neighborhood or something...

 

[Nova's Ark]

:lmao:Great thread!

 

[MommaBear]

Tyler must have zero body fat, so he doesn't really need to run. LOL But he has decided that he wants to run in the Music City Kid's Marathon in April. He has to meet at school in the mornings for the month of March to train. He's really excited about it.

 

[Greatscott]

I am built for comfort, not speed. I have to stay in shape to keep myself within military weight standards, running is the best way I have found to keep the weight off, but, I don't like running. There are times when I am deployed that I am not able to work out for two or three months and getting back into the workout routine is hard.

First: Start out slow, don't expect to run the 5K straight off. I normally get back into my routine on the treadmill at about 5mph, 3-4 times per week. About every three weeks or so I speed 0.5 mph until I hit a stead 7mph. Yes, you'll feel beat up, just don't over-do it, just be consistant.

Second: Hit the weights. Muscule burns a lot more calories than fat. Start out light, lots of reps.

Third: Change up your routine. Right now I run three days a week (3 miles per run). On colder mornings I'll run on the treadmill vs the road, never on a track, too boring. I'll also change up the cardio on the eliptical machine. The the days I don't run, if the weather is OK, I'll ride my bike 10-15 miles.

Forth: This is the most important, I work out early in the morning. Normally my body is still asleep when I hit the gym and when it wakes up and realizes what I am doing it is too late to protest.

 

[ColquittCustom405]

What me to run with you Jeff? I'm running from the law, might as well do it with someone else.