Midlife Crisis Marathon Training: Day 1 I alternated running and walking for a minute each for 20 min. Distance: 1.53 miles It was surprisingly hard and everything jiggled. It’s almost like you’re not supposed to stop running for 5 years then pick it up again… - ThreadSky

gretchemaben.bsky.social • 21 days ago

Midlife Crisis Marathon Training: Day 1

I alternated running and walking for a minute each for 20 min.
Distance: 1.53 miles

It was surprisingly hard and everything jiggled. It’s almost like you’re not supposed to stop running for 5 years then pick it up again…

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blikethecheese.bsky.social•20 days ago

For me the hardest part of getting back into shape now is gauging the difference between discomfort that can be pushed through and discomfort that will derail the process if ignored. It’s a tough balance to find sometimes.

gretchemaben.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yes! I feel this!

rdaily.medsky.social•21 days ago

Takes me 20 minutes to make it to the end of my fairly short driveway to get the mail ;-)

rdaily.medsky.social•21 days ago

Some of my pets may be waiting for you at the finish line. ;-)
This dead tree is about 30 ft from my house on the bluff overlooking the Arkansas River.

drmizzfabulous.bsky.social•21 days ago

Good job!! Better than I'd do :)

jeanpalmieri.bsky.social•21 days ago

Stick with it. You'll be so happy you did! I started running last year at 64. Probably the best thing I've ever done for ME.

firescape1066.bsky.social•21 days ago

lol. I take two weeks off, and I feel like I have to start all over again, much less five years! maybe a little self-grace is needed here :)

nlcbio.bsky.social•21 days ago

Solidarity! I started training for a mini triathlon in July yesterday. It's going to be a long 4 months! 😂🫠

gretchemaben.bsky.social•21 days ago

Way to go!

nlcbio.bsky.social•21 days ago

My sister in law talked me into it, and then bailed on me for Backstreet Boys tickets at the Sphere the same weekend. 🤦 I'm still going to do it.

gretchemaben.bsky.social•21 days ago

I’m torn here because I hate flaky people, but BSB!!! 🤣

nlcbio.bsky.social•21 days ago

Hahahaha I know. I couldn't be mad!

jillw1455.bsky.social•21 days ago

You can do it!! I’ve done several (in my younger days). Best tip I ever got. When you get to the race and set up your bike, go to where you will exit the water from the swim and walk back to your bike. You need to know that route!!! You’ll be breathing hard when you get out of the water.

nlcbio.bsky.social•21 days ago

This is helpful, thank you! The swimming is actually done in a community pool so I don't think it'll be too far to walk. It's 3 full laps, 9 miles on the bike, and a 5K. I've done all those things separately, just not at the same time! 😂

jillw1455.bsky.social•21 days ago

Not a far walk, but count rows!! You’ll want to find your bike fast! Good luck!

nlcbio.bsky.social•21 days ago

Thank you!! I don't really care about my time for this one. Just want to finish not last! 🤣