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Be very careful with Running at Barber!!! I ran the Susan G Komen there about 12 years ago. While it is a beautiful place, the hills are short and steep and there are a lot of them. My legs were never the same. Shin Splints to the extreme. The inflammation was debilitating. Komen received a lot of complaints. It was the only year they raced there. Never returned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Thanks for the tip. I hate hills, and with that caveat, I am resigned to walking every one of them. I'm long past the embarrassment of finishing near the back with the walkers anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by MickintheHam
I went to Chelsea Park this afternoon to get a trial run with the steep hills. I began OK, and with walking up the hills thought it wouldn't be too bad.
By the time I reached 2.75 miles I was just whipped. Super slow time. Barber might be worse.
Edit - of course, I also had my second Shingrix dose yesterday and felt like crap anyway. I didn't feel like working, so I hit the hills.
Late lunch spent on a nice slow run. Couldn't be a prettier day. (This was the other side of the street from the park, but still...) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dd3bdd22ed.jpg
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edit: PT was brutal today, I would much rather have gone for a run in the park… and I hate running.
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Maybe we could schedule our next zoom meeting during one of your PT sessions. We could all shout encouragement to your therapist.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
About to go on a work bout. I won't worry much about weight during those. Need to lose 50 or so pounds, but the sleep deprivation work diet is heavy on salty fried crunchy things and various dips.
So software will advance, as will my waistline. As the Tralfamadorians say, so it goes.
Appreciate the encouragement idea, but I’d rather not suffer in the public’s eye. I go again today… I know as rough as PT can be, I understand it’s necessary for the healing process. Therapist told me the other day he had a similar shoulder surgery and it took him 8 months to get back 100%…Quote:
Originally Posted by MickintheHam
I’m in week 9, so it’s a marathon.
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Wheweeee!!
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I declined shoulder surgery to repair my torn rotator cuff a few years ago after talking about the rehab. About the only thing that it has precluded me from doing is playing basketball, and I was doing less and less of that anyway. I may return, and just have excuses for missed shots. I've heard that shoulder PT surgery is some of the most grueling physical therapy, so I feel for you, Blueboss. I know you didn't have a choice and had to get it done.
I'm down to 214.8 in my quest to hopefully dive under 200. The height/weight/body people would probably tell me that with my body and bone structure, I probably need to be more like 170.
Had a cardio exam and EKG this week which went well, next month will have a chest x-ray, an echo, and a stress test, along with visiting an allergy doctor (a new one--my old one left). It may just be that I'm old(er) and fat, but I'm always disappointed that I have to catch my breath too soon when "running." As I said, I jog very slowly, usually for about 400 yards (sometimes less), then walk about 50 yards. That's my "running" pattern. I'm ok with that if that's all I can do, but as slow as I go, it seems like I should be able to do more. I don't know if there's some issue. My daughter had exercise-induced asthma, so they think that might be possible with me, too.
I was always slow when I was an "athlete," so I'm not looking for speed, just improvement in my capacity. (EDIT--and of course, the main thing is just to make sure there's no real health issue.)
From Bard (Google's Chat AI): Barber Motorsports Speedway is a 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course located in Birmingham, Alabama. The track has a total elevation change of 430 feet, with the highest point being Turn 11 at 850 feet above sea level and the lowest point being Turn 1 at 420 feet above sea level.Quote:
Originally Posted by MickintheHam
The most notable hill on the track is the esses, which are a series of four turns located between Turns 5 and 8. The esses are a challenging section of the track that requires drivers to brake hard and accelerate quickly. The elevation change in the esses is about 100 feet.
The other hills on the track are not as steep, but they can still be challenging for drivers. Turn 1 is a slight uphill climb, while Turn 11 is a downhill descent. The backstretch is also slightly uphill.
Overall, Barber Motorsports Speedway is a challenging track with a variety of elevation changes. The hills on the track can be a challenge for drivers, but they also add to the excitement of the race.
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Yeah, that's not for me. I'm hoping where we start and finish it's not quite as bad--start in Turn 10, so Turn 11 will have downhill (which I don't like, but it beats uphill), and then after you complete the lap, you continue to the finish line, which is after turn 17. So at least you don't have those esses (5-8) twice, just suffer through them once.
I'm still going to do it, but 430 feet of elevation change for my body shape, condition, age, and I also suffer from meralgia pareshethetica, with my upper thighs and feet going numb, is just not ideal. It's not dangerous, they say, but uncomfortable. Had a nerve conduction test done and nerves are fine, went to the cardiovascular guy last week, all my blood flow/pulse is fine to those areas. They think it's either I'm too fat (possible) or it's a back issue (also possible). It's annoying, though.
>>>EDIT<<< I continued to inquire of Bard, now it tells me there are no elevation changes. Man, AI is fun (he said, sarcastically).
I'll do what I said earlier. Slow jog the flats, walk up the hills. Rinse, repeat. Finish.
Congrats on being in your teens… I hope the rest comes back in your favor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
I’m still limited in exercise (at least that’s my excuse), PT guy did tell me getting back in good cardio shape will help with shoulder rehab. I’m getting back on the elliptical tomorrow and just letting my left arm hang on for the ride, do all the work with legs and right arm… for now. Still 231-229, which all things considered isn’t horrible, since Ash Wednesday I’ve lost 8-10 lbs.
Oh yeah, I’m in day four of one of the worst head cold/sinus things that I can remember. Head ache, sneezing, coughing, and fatigue. Went to Dr, negative for Covid/flu A&B…. Day two of steroid pak.
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Picked up my race packet. Apparently there is a 2 hour time limit on running 3.1 miles. Lady checking me in warned me and the guy in front of me who was even heavier than I am that the track was very hilly. Surely nobody is going to approach that 2-hour time limit, but she said that a bunch of people walked it last year and it took over an hour. So I figured that somewhere between 45 minutes and an hour should be safe. I hate hills.
You just need to get yourself healthy and then start worrying about getting back in shape. Take care of yourself and don't try to do too much, but focus on that pt.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
Appreciate the advice…here’s a good one, I’m currently prepping for a colonoscopy that is scheduled for tomorrow….and the (s) hits just keep on coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Get passed this, a few more weeks of PT, that just leaves the eye Dr in mid May. As you could imagine, after all of this my vision/prescription has changed a bit.
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When they get done with me…
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Beautiful day, but there are some big hills. Pic not doing it justice. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...093f9d3350.jpg
I like the flat part.
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Had several Go Big Blue and Go Cats greetings today, even during the race. I really enjoy wearing this shirt for the races.
Unfortunately, I didn't run into any of the Wildcat fans in the hospitality tent after the race. Was hoping to meet new friends. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9421b1bde5.jpg
Drinking 205 in the 205!! Great Beer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Congrats, Darrell!
The month of April was big downs and (unfortunately) ups. Lost 6 lbs the first 2 weeks of the month, then we had a family situation come up and it was 2 weeks of eating whatever, sitting on planes/in cars and not exercising. Ended up gaining 2 lbs for the month. Ugh--not healthy at all. Back at it for May!
Good Luck, Brian! We have all been there! Frustrating!Quote:
Originally Posted by KSRBEvans
Brian, don't you hate it when life interferes with your plans like that? My goal this year is going to be not to completely destroy whatever little advances I've made toward health and fitness when cold weather and holidays begin. It's a frustrating vicious cycle.
Was looking on the Barber Motor Speedway website for the Indy 5K run at lunch, and found this old fat man that even looks slow. But his shirt looked good! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c56ca47d1f.jpg
Blueboss, how is your arm doing? I know it's a lengthy rehab to get back to "normal," and with you as active as you are, you're probably anxious for that to be 100% now.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
I’m still doing PT twice a week. Given the circumstances surrounding the last three weeks, starting back to my colonoscopy and then everything going sideways from that point, I’ve cancelled several appointments. Bottom line, I’m at around 90% mobility, I am still limited to certain movements with resistance/weight. It gets cranky from time to time, and barks at me (achey).Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
I am going to meet my two PT appt’s this week, work out some kinks.
Fortunately without going into great detail, the timing all worked out… I would not have been able to get through the first 4-6 weeks post op on my own.
I’m in no mood to get on the machine just yet, but I’ll get there, and I think that’ll help, with a lot.
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213.6 this morning. Really pretty stagnant. Lost 1 pound in a month.
Only thing that has ever worked for me losing weight is MyFitnessPal. Having to record peppermint patties, fudgesicles, club crackers, or any number of vices makes me rethink it.
On a separate note, even though this month has been pretty poor in number of times I've run, my stamina seems to be getting a little better. I'm still doing my usual run about .2 of a mile, then walk .03 or .04, but the combination is getting to be about 12:15 miles, which means my .2 mile jog is a little quicker than normal. That's super slow, but for me, it's about as good as I've done. I'd like to improve my ability to jog longer at a decent speed, but as long as I'm moving, I'm pretty happy with that.
221, but it’s not the kind of healthy weight loss program no one should ever go through. I force myself to eat, so I make sure it’s healthy green stuff with some kind of protein thrown in.
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Remember that all green stuff in the refrigerator is not good to eat. I learned that when in college, but that was long ago and I have forgotten a good bit of that training.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
You son’t want to eat the greeeen stuff in my fridge either. I clean it out every 6 months withou fail.Quote:
Originally Posted by dan_bgblue
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Ran 6.33 miles today in near 90° temperature. Chose a route with a lot of shade, and a water break halfway. Do this every year just to make sure I can.
222/224 depending on what day and time….
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Interesting WSJ article:
What if the Most Powerful Way to Live Longer Is Just Exercise?
I've come to the conclusion it just seems longer lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSRBEvans
(2.4 mile run at 10pm CT in my office complexes blacktop parking lot tonight. Didn't want to overdo, but it's getting too easy to skip days of running and say I'll do it tomorrow that I just forced this one.
That's hardcore, Darrell! You're locked in.
^Meanwhile, I've got a bad case of tendonitis in one of my Achillles. Ramping up my activity without lowering my weight is probably an issue. Also wouldn't hurt to start stretching, I guess.
Had a good time this morning running a 5k through a winery vineyard. Personal best 5k gave me my first ever award, 2nd place in the old, fat man division!
Cool medal is functional as a cork/corkscrew. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0d4304166b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...15723d41a7.jpg
I'm such a wimp that something like that would sideline me for weeks. Been lucky not to have anything major.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSRBEvans
Told my wife (who came with me this morning to the winery) that my next goal is to lose the weight. My next 5k isn't until August, and I'd love to run in 10 pounds less (or more) than I am now.
88° at 9pm tonight at my office blacktop parking lots. Slow but got another 3.15 miles in. Not a huge fan of running under parking lot lights (and around a sidewalk around a lake where the sidewalk is mostly unlit), but the heat is just brutal during the daytime.
I've never been one to run early morning, but I may consider it.
Went over 250 miles running for the year today. It's not great, but best I've done in years.
Unfortunately, weighed today at 214. Exercise has been OK to good, eating not so much. Compounding my problem is that my job is so sedentary that unless I run 3+ miles, I won't even hit 8,000 steps. Days I work at home, even less.