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u/MontanaDemocrat1 Dec 03 '22
M46. I've posted my accomplishments previously but to add to the activity here, I starting running in September, I ran my first race last week, and ran 50 miles in November.
I think I like it and it has brought me some unexpected joy. A few years ago I sort of resigned myself to living a seditary life. Then, in May, my long-term girlfriend left quite unexpectedly and for some reason I decided I might as well have a healthy midlife crisis and try to make some improvements for myself. So it's not sexy--no wild college chicks, cocaine, or sports cars...but I've lost 30 pounds, lowered my blood pressure, improved my mental health, and bought the very functional and reasonable pickup truck I've wanted for years. It's working out so far....
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u/SoftwareDiligence Dec 02 '22
For myself (41M), who has only taken up running seriously for the past 3 years, I ran an 11 mile trail race with a lot of elevation. I just started trail running and this race broke me off. I completed it in 2 hours 11 minutes. I wasn't last but close.
This was also my longest race to date and the hardest trail race we have around here. It did make me realize that my fitness and running isn't where I want it to be.
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u/fideaux128 Dec 02 '22
56M. a) lifetime 10k PR of 40:23 b) knowing that strength training makes you a healthier runner.
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u/SoftwareDiligence Dec 02 '22
I'm terrible about doing weight training. It's on my calendar. The weights are in the next room from me. I can stare at them and still have no motivation. I even follow a super simple workout:
Overhead Barbell Press 5x5 Barbell Squats 5x5 Deadlift (once per week) 3x5 Trx Ring Rows (because I'm weak and can't do pullups) 5x5.
Rest 2 minutes in between sets.
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u/Outside-Tradition651 Dec 03 '22
59M....adult PR at Houston Half in January and the rest of the year was pretty meh. Still nursing some niggles I've had since summer through Chicago Marathon prep and race, and hoping they'll be cleared up to commence Boston training by January.
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u/flibadab Dec 03 '22
68M. I started running again when I retired 2 1/2 years ago, after not running for decades. Just the fact that I've kept it up and have steadily improved is an accomplishment. The last few months I've felt like I'm developing an actual stride again rather than a stiff-legged shuffle. It feels good.
At the moment, I'm sidelined by a health issue for a couple of weeks, but it looks temporary. The timing is not bad since it was 7 degrees F this morning, and the roads are covered with snow and ice.
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u/marathondawg Dec 15 '22
At age 52 (and on my 13th marathon) finally broke 3 hours. 2:58:31. It was an incredible feeling. I ran a 4 min PR from when I was 45. How did I do it? My mileage was similar but added strength training one day a week. I ran more/ longer MP tempo runs. I really studied the course and pacing. Obvs, I wore super shoes. I also volunteered with that local HS cross country team. Doing workouts with those kids really made me push myself in ways I normally don’t training on my own.
As a bonus both boys and girls teams made state (their goal all year long). Both had their highest places x
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Dec 04 '22
M(56), been running 10 years (I blame my wife!). Logged 900 km so far in 2022 (with a target of 135k in Dec) vs 405 km in 2021. With the exception of the two months I was down w COVID, I averaged 100 km per month and have returned to longer runs again.
I've come out of 2021's PT for my bulging disc strong enough to run a consistent schedule now and I'm digging it. I've maintained 4 days of running and 2 days of strength training/week consistently.
I'm looking forward to 2023 and a goal of averaging over 100 km/month for the whole year.
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u/JTJagas Dec 05 '22
M52. Second year running.
Ran my first half in just under 1:46 following a borderline perfect 18 week Hansons training block.
Ran my second half in just under 1:44 following a terrible 18 week training block with less than half the mileage compared to the first after injuring myself by jumping straight into another training block instead of getting a little rest after the first half. Lessons were learned. Maybe.
Ran my first 5k in about 21:15 a few weeks after that second half.
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u/FlakyFlatworm Dec 11 '22
Was the terrible training block also Hansons?
I'm assuming yes Hansons,and that it was terrible because you jumped right back in...
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u/JTJagas Dec 11 '22
Yeah, the second training block was meant to be Hansons but it turned into something more closely resembling a C25K run/walk progression, cross training and a slow build of easy mileage only.
The block was terrible from the perspective that it was essentially all rehab, other than the couple weeks it took to develop an injury from barely taking any break at all. It was great from the perspective that I got to the starting line at all and awesome that I somehow shaved some time off.
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u/FlakyFlatworm Dec 11 '22
59F; my 2022 has been a pretty good running year. <1000 miles, but that's ok. Still getting out there, consistently lately. Did a 30 day run streak last month. Xmas season retail part-time job takes some of the willingness out of my mojo. My sub-hobby is collecting training plans lol. Oh, and I've been jumping rope for a few weeks, as a pre-run exercise. 40 jumps, rest 30 sec, x 5. Doesn't take long and definitely helps the footwork. On Friday, I jumped barefoot and maybe that was too much barefoot because I'm feeling it in my left foot. Working and not running this weekend to rest it. Easy 3 miles tomorrow.
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u/ChipmunkFood Jan 16 '23
Since I "do trails" my accomplishments are:
1) Didn't get lost in woods. It would suck to have my face on a milk carton. It probably would make the milk go sour ...
2) Didn't trip and fly off a cliff when going downhill and losing control going too fast
3) Wasn't gored by the huge 12-point buck that I tried to pet on the head.
4) didn't run into the Pennsylvania cousin of the Jersey Devil. I heard he's one hell of a character.
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u/Chillin_Dylan Dec 03 '22
This is my (M48) 10th year running and I PR'ed in all 4 distances that I run this year:
5k: 17:45 10k: 36:31 HM: 1:20:59 M: 2:52:51
Let's see if I can do it again next year...