I was sick, tired and had lost myself until I began lifting weights at 71

Re:I was sick, tired and had lost myself until I began lifti... by jimhefferon on Sunday July 25, 2021 @03:34PM (#27952210)

I'm 63. I know a lot of people who took up running, ran hard for a couple of years (maybe won a few races), got a lot of injuries, and no longer run. I ran for the first time on Oct 1 1971, and the most recent time is 12 miles this morning.

I'm for sure not saying I am better than them, because I certainly am not. But I am saying that there is something to just enjoying yourself. I have little adventures four times a week, and still like it. I'm rarely really worn; I'm just not going for that. So that is one reason to think to stay away from sore.

(Of course, if what you want is to win races then go for it.)

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Re:I was sick, tired and had lost myself until I began lifti... by ak217 on Sunday July 25, 2021 @06:17PM (#27953452)

> there is something to just enjoying yourself. I have little adventures four times a week

That's what people often don't get about outdoor exercise. You can combine physical and mental exercise - exploring new areas, impromptu orienteering, just the sheer focus required to run or bike in complicated terrain is a huge plus and makes it easier to stay engaged.

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Re:I was sick, tired and had lost myself until I began lifti... by emerged on Sunday July 25, 2021 @04:04PM (#27952445)

I’ve been cycling for many years and do a careful mix of:

1) Relaxing recovery rides 2) Long endurance rides (50-100mi) 3) Race pace 1-2 hour rides 4) Intense sprints

I’m usually a little sore after 3 or 4, and take a relaxed day after. That is when progress happens.

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