Runner Corner
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Let's start. I started running about 2 years ago now after my Doctor told me my Cholesterol was off the roof and If I don't do anything very soon I might end up with a cardiac attack or something like that. My Cholesterol was up to 240 or so.
It kind of hit me hard at the time. I've been an athletic type almost all my life. Not an hardcore athlete but between Martial Arts, Gym and all sort of sports in College... I tough I was handling my health very good. Well, apparently not!
So I went to the book store and got a book about how to eat to cut cholesterol. Since I wasn't financially able to sign up for a Martial Arts class ($100-150/M) I decide to start running. I read a lot about it and learn a lot more from my mistake and experience. From getting started, proper shoes, clothes, hydration and better eating habits. So in 3 months my Cholesterol went from 240ish to 163! And lost 20 lbs (178 to 166)
My wife join me in my quest of getting in shape. We sign up for our first 5K race as our Honey Moon (ya, it's sick) at Disney. We ran the whole thing together. It was fun and life changing. Since we ran many 5K, 10K few 1/2 Marathon and we did our first marathon this last December in West Palm Beach.
The running season is coming to an end here in Florida, just too hot to compete. I'll still be keeping he mileage to 15-20 miles a week. Now I want to get into Tri. I can't swim $hit... but I'll get there. I can stay above water but no really swim efficiently. I'll sign up for a class. There's a Tri group in my area that have training clinics... Then I'll get a bicycle and by the end of the summer I should be able to do my first Spring Tri.
It kind of hit me hard at the time. I've been an athletic type almost all my life. Not an hardcore athlete but between Martial Arts, Gym and all sort of sports in College... I tough I was handling my health very good. Well, apparently not!
So I went to the book store and got a book about how to eat to cut cholesterol. Since I wasn't financially able to sign up for a Martial Arts class ($100-150/M) I decide to start running. I read a lot about it and learn a lot more from my mistake and experience. From getting started, proper shoes, clothes, hydration and better eating habits. So in 3 months my Cholesterol went from 240ish to 163! And lost 20 lbs (178 to 166)
My wife join me in my quest of getting in shape. We sign up for our first 5K race as our Honey Moon (ya, it's sick) at Disney. We ran the whole thing together. It was fun and life changing. Since we ran many 5K, 10K few 1/2 Marathon and we did our first marathon this last December in West Palm Beach.
The running season is coming to an end here in Florida, just too hot to compete. I'll still be keeping he mileage to 15-20 miles a week. Now I want to get into Tri. I can't swim $hit... but I'll get there. I can stay above water but no really swim efficiently. I'll sign up for a class. There's a Tri group in my area that have training clinics... Then I'll get a bicycle and by the end of the summer I should be able to do my first Spring Tri.
Good job on taking control, of your health! :thumbup:
I'm not a runner (destroyed knees) but I do swim for health and eat a decent healthy diet. A few years ago, after my last knee surgery, I started packing on weight... since I got back into the pool it's dropping off nicely. Still have a ways to go, but I'm getting there.
I'm not a runner (destroyed knees) but I do swim for health and eat a decent healthy diet. A few years ago, after my last knee surgery, I started packing on weight... since I got back into the pool it's dropping off nicely. Still have a ways to go, but I'm getting there.
Mr Citrus
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I used to run cross country in high school, I never understood why they held the season during the hottest parts of the summer out here :/
Every evening I go for a 1.5mile run after dinner, when the sun goes down.
Every evening I go for a 1.5mile run after dinner, when the sun goes down.
I am attempting to start trail running. I was hiking at Red Rocks in Colorado (6-7 miles) and ran for parts of the hike. I found that running and dealing with some terrain made it a lot more enjoyable. Felt like being on an obstacle course. I am heading to a state park on Saturday to check out a 6.5 mile hiking trail through the bluffs. Not quite as big as the mountains I was in in Colorado but it should suffice.
On a side note, I am incredibly excited to go to a conference on Friday on "The perspectives of Science on Barefoot Running." Should be a gay old time. I have been dabbling in barefoot running since I read a book entitled 'Born to Run.' Can't wait to hear if the little bit of science mentioned in that book is talked about during this. I love my Nike's but I don't need a fancy pair of shoes when I was born to run. This all sounded so much cooler in my head.
On a side note, I am incredibly excited to go to a conference on Friday on "The perspectives of Science on Barefoot Running." Should be a gay old time. I have been dabbling in barefoot running since I read a book entitled 'Born to Run.' Can't wait to hear if the little bit of science mentioned in that book is talked about during this. I love my Nike's but I don't need a fancy pair of shoes when I was born to run. This all sounded so much cooler in my head.
no running for me anymore. my hips hurt way too much for that. up to a couple years ago, I was riding my bike on a couple longer rides a week (15-40 miles w/o stopping). that was with keeping around a 15mph pace.
at 178 lbs., your cholesterol was up to 240? I've always associated cholesterol problems with those that were overweight.
kudos to you taking over and getting things on the right track!
I don't want to take away from the topic but.....
at 178 lbs., your cholesterol was up to 240? I've always associated cholesterol problems with those that were overweight.
kudos to you taking over and getting things on the right track!
Me too. Now at 165 i'm around 12% body fat...
I read the same book also. I was running already but it did change my view (and I was nuts enough to buy a pair of those invisible sandals) The whole forefoot running really got me. No more high heel running shoes anymore. My knees used to be sore and my heel were killing me anything over 20 miles a week. The forefoot transition wasn't easy. It was slow at the beginning. My calf look like they double in size in a spread of 2-3 months. Now my shoes are rated "high mileage minimalist shoes". 4mm difference only between the heel (12mm) and forefoot (8mm). Super lite and very comfy.
I did a 5K 2 weekend ago and I beat my previous PR by almost 3 minutes. (7:00 m/m pace) Love those shoes. Saucony Kinvara 2
I don't personally dig the barefoot thing, but minimalist shoes and the idea of running the right way did work for me.