Posted on 08/17/2022 8:43:44 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Meals on Heels
“Thankfully I was running with poles.” Warsaw expressed its approval while Slovenia remained silent.
Prolly smelled like a corpse. Coyotes love corpses.
About 10 years ago, Mrs. abb decided that we needed expand our horizons in the Smoky Mountains, and hike to some waterfalls. Ok, we will need to get into a little better shape, I replied.
From then on, we have done about 2 3/4 miles every morning around the neighborhood, and then about 45 minutes in the PM on a stationary bike. I tell her she saved my life. Lost 50 pounds, and feel much better.
From there, we bought some aluminum hiking/trekking poles for us at Wally World. I use them every day, and have noticed a significant improvement in my arms and shoulders. It takes some weight off my knees, too.
On the mountain trails, the poles have been lifesavers, with a significant aid to balance around rocks and tree roots. They help more on downhill than uphill.
My best marathon was 2:48:45, which qualified me for Boston. Did Boston in 2:56:57. A kid of 39 at the time!
I tried to take up trail running again earlier in the year, but I couldn't get my legs to stop aching.
days,
Dude. Get a job
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