I have biked a few times without an audiobook before. My mind wandered and the quality of the ride suffered. It's like different parts of me all have to be engaged in specific activities for the process to work.
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And, nope, not ready to row. One stroke and I felt the twinge. Back to the bike. I'm cycling London today and hoping to get the opportunity to say, "Look kids—Big Ben, Parliament!"
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Is it still surrounded with scaffolding, or have they finished all that work?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑15 Mar 2021, 10:21amAnd, nope, not ready to row. One stroke and I felt the twinge. Back to the bike. I'm cycling London today and hoping to get the opportunity to say, "Look kids—Big Ben, Parliament!"
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I saw nothing either way.Kory wrote: ↑15 Mar 2021, 3:00pmIs it still surrounded with scaffolding, or have they finished all that work?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑15 Mar 2021, 10:21amAnd, nope, not ready to row. One stroke and I felt the twinge. Back to the bike. I'm cycling London today and hoping to get the opportunity to say, "Look kids—Big Ben, Parliament!"
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Weird, out of nowhere, the company that manufactured the two rowers whose chains snapped on me finally decided to respond to me and claim they're going to cut me a cheque (tho it'll take a couple months because … reasons). No idea how much they're going to give me, but I'd given up so it's all gravy.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑02 Nov 2020, 11:24amYay, the chain snapped on the replacement rower. So I'm going to seek (but don't expect) a refund on this hunk of junk. Great while it works, but apparently it's built to be used once a week.
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So having the spin bike for a month and creating a new routine of six days on, one day off, alternating between rower and bike, my stamina on the bike has improved a great deal. I've upped the tension steadily and my times continue to improve. I'm still not 100% on the rower—still get twinges in my ribs, so I've held back some—and am about a second or a second and half per kilometre slower than I was before the injury. I was also doing two sets of 30 minutes, but I've only done that once since coming back, and it destroyed me, so I'm doing three sets of 20 minutes. Having a hard time of letting go of my ego in all this and to quit being so obsessed with improving my times. Too old for that attitude but it's always been my motivator.
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I hear you on the improving times obsession. I peaked on my 3.75 mile run a few weeks ago, but I've only been slightly chipping away at it for the last 3-6 months.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 8:32amSo having the spin bike for a month and creating a new routine of six days on, one day off, alternating between rower and bike, my stamina on the bike has improved a great deal. I've upped the tension steadily and my times continue to improve. I'm still not 100% on the rower—still get twinges in my ribs, so I've held back some—and am about a second or a second and half per kilometre slower than I was before the injury. I was also doing two sets of 30 minutes, but I've only done that once since coming back, and it destroyed me, so I'm doing three sets of 20 minutes. Having a hard time of letting go of my ego in all this and to quit being so obsessed with improving my times. Too old for that attitude but it's always been my motivator.
Oh, I was in a flat time last week and decided to try to beat my high school 3-mile time. I figured, "I've been running like a champ the last 12 months, I can beat my 17 year old self." Nope. Shot for 18:30 or so and ended up right around 20:00. A good time and Wally would be the first to point out that my training wasn't appropriate for a 3-mile race. Still a little disappointing that I can't top my 135 pound 17 year old self.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Getting old stinks.matedog wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 9:19amI hear you on the improving times obsession. I peaked on my 3.75 mile run a few weeks ago, but I've only been slightly chipping away at it for the last 3-6 months.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 8:32amSo having the spin bike for a month and creating a new routine of six days on, one day off, alternating between rower and bike, my stamina on the bike has improved a great deal. I've upped the tension steadily and my times continue to improve. I'm still not 100% on the rower—still get twinges in my ribs, so I've held back some—and am about a second or a second and half per kilometre slower than I was before the injury. I was also doing two sets of 30 minutes, but I've only done that once since coming back, and it destroyed me, so I'm doing three sets of 20 minutes. Having a hard time of letting go of my ego in all this and to quit being so obsessed with improving my times. Too old for that attitude but it's always been my motivator.
Oh, I was in a flat time last week and decided to try to beat my high school 3-mile time. I figured, "I've been running like a champ the last 12 months, I can beat my 17 year old self." Nope. Shot for 18:30 or so and ended up right around 20:00. A good time and Wally would be the first to point out that my training wasn't appropriate for a 3-mile race. Still a little disappointing that I can't top my 135 pound 17 year old self.
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I get it, kind of a mind game to challenge yourself. When I run, I use a sports watch to track my time and mileage, keeps me motivated when I'm slacking on my pace.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 8:32amSo having the spin bike for a month and creating a new routine of six days on, one day off, alternating between rower and bike, my stamina on the bike has improved a great deal. I've upped the tension steadily and my times continue to improve. I'm still not 100% on the rower—still get twinges in my ribs, so I've held back some—and am about a second or a second and half per kilometre slower than I was before the injury. I was also doing two sets of 30 minutes, but I've only done that once since coming back, and it destroyed me, so I'm doing three sets of 20 minutes. Having a hard time of letting go of my ego in all this and to quit being so obsessed with improving my times. Too old for that attitude but it's always been my motivator.
Guess that's kind of a moot point for now since I haven't been running since December due to my right knee hurting. Just started walking last week, hoping it helps the knee. Got in 2.5 miles yesterday. Hoping it's not a torn meniscus like I had a couple of years back on the left knee.
God, what a mess, on the ladder of success
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
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Hello,
Quite a few years ago (~15 years ago?), I invested in a Garmin to keep track of pace and distance - plus it had a mapping feature so I figured I wouldn't get lost on trail runs. After a couple of months, I packed it away. It was good for monitoring my pace but running wasn't a pleasure anymore. I kept looking at the Garmin. When I run on a treadmill, I keep track of pace and distance. When I run outside, I don't. I try to have a "I think I'll run up there today" kind of thing. It's much better. I kind of have an idea of distance and pace but without the exactness of the Garmin as a distraction. It's much better for me.
Quite a few years ago (~15 years ago?), I invested in a Garmin to keep track of pace and distance - plus it had a mapping feature so I figured I wouldn't get lost on trail runs. After a couple of months, I packed it away. It was good for monitoring my pace but running wasn't a pleasure anymore. I kept looking at the Garmin. When I run on a treadmill, I keep track of pace and distance. When I run outside, I don't. I try to have a "I think I'll run up there today" kind of thing. It's much better. I kind of have an idea of distance and pace but without the exactness of the Garmin as a distraction. It's much better for me.
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Precisely. I wish I could adopt gkbill's less rigid approach. I've tried it and the effect has been to make me lazier—I didn't push myself as much and rode less often. The tyranny of a permanent record of my slackery keeps me honest. I'm sure decrepitude will lead me in gkbill's direction even if my heart and mind resist. I mean, I'm not training for anything, so what's with the obsession about improving? It's wholly irrational.Sparky wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 10:01amI get it, kind of a mind game to challenge yourself. When I run, I use a sports watch to track my time and mileage, keeps me motivated when I'm slacking on my pace.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 8:32amSo having the spin bike for a month and creating a new routine of six days on, one day off, alternating between rower and bike, my stamina on the bike has improved a great deal. I've upped the tension steadily and my times continue to improve. I'm still not 100% on the rower—still get twinges in my ribs, so I've held back some—and am about a second or a second and half per kilometre slower than I was before the injury. I was also doing two sets of 30 minutes, but I've only done that once since coming back, and it destroyed me, so I'm doing three sets of 20 minutes. Having a hard time of letting go of my ego in all this and to quit being so obsessed with improving my times. Too old for that attitude but it's always been my motivator.
Ugh, that's a bastard. Do you swim? There just aren't many stamina routines that don't require good knees.Guess that's kind of a moot point for now since I haven't been running since December due to my right knee hurting. Just started walking last week, hoping it helps the knee. Got in 2.5 miles yesterday. Hoping it's not a torn meniscus like I had a couple of years back on the left knee.
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I can swim but don't have access to a pool, I do go in the ocean when the water is 68 degrees or higher (wimpy old guy). Knowing what I do about the meniscus in the knee, I'm really hoping the long break I've taken from running and starting a walking routine will help mend it to where I can start up a slow, light running routine again. My runs used to be 8- 10 miles, dropped down to 5-7 miles a year or so ago to lessen the impact on my knees. We have bikes, might start doing some light peddling as well. We have an elliptical as well, but other than warming up to go run, I can't stand working out on it, too monotonous.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 10:45amPrecisely. I wish I could adopt gkbill's less rigid approach. I've tried it and the effect has been to make me lazier—I didn't push myself as much and rode less often. The tyranny of a permanent record of my slackery keeps me honest. I'm sure decrepitude will lead me in gkbill's direction even if my heart and mind resist. I mean, I'm not training for anything, so what's with the obsession about improving? It's wholly irrational.Sparky wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 10:01amI get it, kind of a mind game to challenge yourself. When I run, I use a sports watch to track my time and mileage, keeps me motivated when I'm slacking on my pace.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 8:32amSo having the spin bike for a month and creating a new routine of six days on, one day off, alternating between rower and bike, my stamina on the bike has improved a great deal. I've upped the tension steadily and my times continue to improve. I'm still not 100% on the rower—still get twinges in my ribs, so I've held back some—and am about a second or a second and half per kilometre slower than I was before the injury. I was also doing two sets of 30 minutes, but I've only done that once since coming back, and it destroyed me, so I'm doing three sets of 20 minutes. Having a hard time of letting go of my ego in all this and to quit being so obsessed with improving my times. Too old for that attitude but it's always been my motivator.
Ugh, that's a bastard. Do you swim? There just aren't many stamina routines that don't require good knees.Guess that's kind of a moot point for now since I haven't been running since December due to my right knee hurting. Just started walking last week, hoping it helps the knee. Got in 2.5 miles yesterday. Hoping it's not a torn meniscus like I had a couple of years back on the left knee.
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Ugh, I hate ellipticals. I could be persuaded that the CIA invented them as an interrogation device.
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We had a treadmill for a couple of years, I felt the same way about it!Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 11:51amUgh, I hate ellipticals. I could be persuaded that the CIA invented them as an interrogation device.
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Part of it is I hate running. I think Flex has said that cycling gets boring for him, so he runs; I'm the opposite. The scenery doesn't change fast enough for me while running.Sparky wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 1:25pmWe had a treadmill for a couple of years, I felt the same way about it!Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑13 Apr 2021, 11:51amUgh, I hate ellipticals. I could be persuaded that the CIA invented them as an interrogation device.
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