The not too serious get fit thread

[Randimus Maximus]

I had every intention of exercising yesterday & today.

Unfortunately, I forgot to pack gym shoes on this trip.

I don't want to risk injury by running in flip flops.

[Stella]

I don't want to risk injury by running in flip flops.

You're running now?!   

Good, then I'll have someone else to run with!

[Randimus Maximus]

You're running now?!   

Good, then I'll have someone else to run with!

Ummmm...sure.

But no, I'm not doing a triathlon ever. Repeat. Ever.

[The Bacon Junkie]

Ummmm...sure.

But no, I'm not doing a triathlon ever. Repeat. Ever.

I did my first one on two weeks notice...

The only swimming stroke I knew was the doggie paddle...

It was a 1/2 mile open water swim...  funny story there...

15 mile bike

5 mile run

I finished 36th out of 117... 

It was fun!  I've done a bunch more since then. 

[Randimus Maximus]

TBJ,

You don't inspire me.

Sorry.

I'll buy you a pack of  next time I see you to make up for it.

[dropstharockalot]

Unfortunately, I forgot to pack gym shoes on this trip.

Barefoot running is all the rage these days.  Lots of those guys want to wear the footsie-toes sneakers, but you can show them how the real men get down.

[KnightofNi]

i hate running.

i'm with randy. no triathlons.

funk that with a big pointy stick.



however, i have started running more due to playing soccer more often. i'm down to 215lbs and my legs are pretty cut.

i'm thinking that if i can swing the cash i'll take up rock climbing too. it's a full body workout that doesn't require normal workout activities and weights.

[Monster Dave]

i hate running.

i'm with randy. no triathlons.

funk that with a big pointy stick.



however, i have started running more due to playing soccer more often. i'm down to 215lbs and my legs are pretty cut.

i'm thinking that if i can swing the cash i'll take up rock climbing too. it's a full body workout that doesn't require normal workout activities and weights.

Sounds awesome - don't be mislead by rock climbing though - any good climber will tell you that it's all in the legs!! If you're legs are in good shape (like you said), you should have a good time! When I first started climbing though, more than anything, the muscles and tendons in my fingers hurt like HELL for a full month!

I really don't like running either - I get too bored.

[bulldogs2k]

Speaking of barefoot running, does anyone do it?  I used to run with my wrestling shoes, on an indoor track, and that taught me how to run "barefoot" but it took a while to get used to.  I'm not going to buy a foot-glove but I like the minimalist attitude. 

Also, I've heard that barefoot running is good for flat footies like me. Is that true? 

[The Bacon Junkie]

TBJ,

You don't inspire me.

Sorry.

I'll buy you a pack of  next time I see you to make up for it.

DEAL!!!!!   

[Stella]

Off to attempt swimming again tonight.  2nd time.  Didn't do so well the first time.   

I grew up in Lake Michigan but it was not the Mark Spitz (or Michael Phelps for you youngsters) type of "swimming"
that we did.  It was playing.  That was fun.  Swimming....not so much.

[Monster Dave]

I grew up in Lake Michigan but it was not the Mark Spitz (or Michael Phelps for you youngsters) type of "swimming"
that we did.  It was playing.  That was fun.  Swimming....not so much.

As were so many things when we were young...now they're just hard work. 

[bryant8]

Off to attempt swimming again tonight.  2nd time.  Didn't do so well the first time.   

I grew up in Lake Michigan but it was not the Mark Spitz (or Michael Phelps for you youngsters) type of "swimming"
that we did.  It was playing.  That was fun.  Swimming....not so much.

Keep at it!  I was pretty much a non-swimmer for my whole life and just learned proper technique about 3 months ago.

Im hitting the pool later tonight to work on more drills. 3rd time this week

[Monster Dave]

Hey Diva - wasn't your event this weekend? How did it go?




I just got back from a 62 mile solo training ride. It was a great ride - sunny, not too hot, a bit windy though. Burned over 2400 calories - time to eat!!

[DesmoDiva]

Nope, it's next weekend. 

Don't rush it Dave...

I need all the training days possible.