Corycm
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You like them that much? I’ve seen a lot of HOKA around the gym, wasn’t sure if they were good or just the trendy label. I need some new ones, might look at those.
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wokeupnew
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I was skeptical because I saw everyone wearing them and they look so chunky. I thought it must be a gimmick that they look that big and obnoxious in the size of the sole and bottom shoe. But I finally tried them and now I'm a believer. It's like walking/runnning on a cloud.
Bennnnn
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Wouldn’t you know Hoka is the one I bought. I wasn’t sure how good they were. But I was hoping for the best.
I might have to have a slower process of building up the running time cause once I go past 2 minutes I’m not sure how long I’ll sustain that for a bit. It’s hard now, but I still enjoy doing it, so I don’t see myself stopping which is good - cause I felt like I would have given up quickly
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
I bought the Bondi 7 just before going to Disneyland for 3 days and they were fantastic. However once I got home, the left shoe started pinching my last 2 toes. Turns out I needed the wide. I exchanged them for the Speedgoat. No questions asked really. I also have the Challenger ATR that I wear to work. I know they’re pricey, but my feet are happy. Both pairs I bought were on sale because the newer models were coming out. Give ‘em a try.
kvetcha
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Do what I did: set an amount of time that you are going to be out there, say: 25 minutes. Walk the first five minutes or so, then jog. Go until you're winded (not gassed, just winded), walk until you recover, jog again. Your goal is just to get through the 25 minutes, jogging or running as often as you can without overexerting yourself.
Over time, you will find that you can run longer and longer between walking breaks, until eventually you can run the entire interval. Then you add five minutes to your total and do it again.
Bennnnn
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The way it goes for me using the None To Run app is a week-by-week thing. So for week 3, you start with a 5 min walk, then alternate between 1 minute runs and 2 minute walks. It amped up with more runs this week so I end up running for a total of 9 minutes. Which doesn't sound like a lot, but it is for me at this moment still.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
I guess this is mostly directed to the runners, but non runners can chime in because I don’t really fancy myself a runner.
But what are your resting heart rates?
But what are your resting heart rates?
LeSamourai
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I'm a runner (15-20 miles a week), 40 years old, and my resting heart rate is generally in the low 50s, with some nights dipping into the high 40s.
wokeupnew
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I use a fitbit so this is tracked. This is January for reference. It is usually around 58~.
When I first started running it was higher, like 65-66~ it’s definitely improved with more exercise. If I get good sleep it’s lower, if I sleep terrible or drink the night before it’ll be higher.
I agree with @LeSamourai. While sleeping it drops into the high 40s/low 50s.
Bennnnn
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I don't know what it says about me, but my resting is 65. I am still in the process of being a runner, but it hasn't changed much yet tbh. It's been this way for a long time. I try not to obsess over it though cause I have had some anxiety issues around heart rate. So I don't wanna totally focus on it personally.
TCell
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Right now mine is in the 48 - 52 bpm range most days.
I’m 45 and run or x-c ski 4 or 5 times a week. Last summer when I was training for the ultra I was in the low 40s.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
Thanks for the responses!!
My resting started to dip in the 40’s about a year into my fitness journey and that was just from walking and then kettlebells.
At first I began to worry until I talked to my cardiologist and he said it was just fine.
I was sick for a couple of weeks this past December and was forced out of my routine and by not doing any walking or light running brought my heart rate back above the 60s. By the 3rd week in January I was back down. Getting to know your body while in an athletic phase is very interesting.
My resting started to dip in the 40’s about a year into my fitness journey and that was just from walking and then kettlebells.
At first I began to worry until I talked to my cardiologist and he said it was just fine.
I was sick for a couple of weeks this past December and was forced out of my routine and by not doing any walking or light running brought my heart rate back above the 60s. By the 3rd week in January I was back down. Getting to know your body while in an athletic phase is very interesting.
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
A personal best for me today. My mind and maybe my upper body wanted to get to 2 miles but my legs weren’t quite on the same page. I know I’ll get there.
Another highlight is my VO2 level is now at 30.3! When I started all of this it was under 20. I’m a year and a half in and this is the longest I’ve ever been committed to my physical health.
Another highlight is my VO2 level is now at 30.3! When I started all of this it was under 20. I’m a year and a half in and this is the longest I’ve ever been committed to my physical health.
This has me interested in trying my fit bit again. A few years ago, my resting was in the high 80’s, but I had Celiacs and didn’t know it. Now that I’ve been gluten free for two years, I wonder where it is. But first I have to find the Fitbit. I got very mad at it when no one could explain why my bp was so high.
wokeupnew
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I think it just varies for everyone. Fitbit's definition and most of a normal ranges are 60-100bpm so I think 80s is fine. My fiance's RHR is mid-70s and shes mostly healthy, probably healthier than me. she has very healthy low blood pressure, exercises regularly and counts calories daily within her mostly vegan diet. I do more strenuous exercise, eat meat sometimes, have higher blood pressure but my RHR is lower, so idk
LiamGallaghersBucketHat
Go on, geezer.
6od
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from life! haha zing!
So this happened today
My Zumba buddy and I got recognized by our teacher for always going all out in class. I tried to post the fb link but it doesn’t want to work
My Zumba buddy and I got recognized by our teacher for always going all out in class. I tried to post the fb link but it doesn’t want to work
debianlinux
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I got hit by a relationship wrecking ball late last year and and another earlier this year and I almost lost the will to live much less eat or workout. I lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks (I only weighed 165lb to begin with). I've kind of stutter started that past couple of weeks but with her finally moving out (despite threatening to for months but refusing to actually do it) I'm finding enough peace to get into a routine again. I want to get some mass and strength back not only for me but a certain lady as well. Just started a 3 week hypertrophy program to try for some instant results.