Strat wrote:man, i went on 3 runs while i was home in MN at the cabin. Felt like Forest Gump!
Now that ive lost a shit ton of weight perhaps i should continue that on here back in the mountains.
Running mountains will drop pounds like whoa
Ive been super obsessed with my heart rate and calories burned on my weight loss journey.
Long hikes - My heart rate averages 130 bpm
Indoor Spin workouts on my bike averages 145 bpm. And these workouts include super hard bursts of energy getting it up to above 170 bpm. Intense workouts!
However, on my run back at the lake my heart rate average was 160! 4 miles. I wasn't sprinting, 8:30 pace. I was just surprised at the level my heart was working on an easy run compared to other exercises I have been pushing myself at.
Long story short: Im thinking i should throw in a few runs per week. was shocked that my heart was working that hard because i felt like it was a breeze.
Now imagine adding in those mountain inclines!
Also, 8:30 is fucking fast as shit, man. Good work.
Just reconnected with a friend from middle school on Strava. We went through the same track program and I can remember slogging it out through rural Texas cow pastures talking about Silverchair and Toadies during after school practices.
He's doing 25-30 miles a week on a pair of Xero Genesis now. Barefoot sandals. On suburban pavement
Guess he stuck with it after middle school...
dimejinky99 wrote:I could destroy any ai chatbot you put in front of me. Easily.
Strat wrote:man, i went on 3 runs while i was home in MN at the cabin. Felt like Forest Gump!
Now that ive lost a shit ton of weight perhaps i should continue that on here back in the mountains.
Running mountains will drop pounds like whoa
Ive been super obsessed with my heart rate and calories burned on my weight loss journey.
Long hikes - My heart rate averages 130 bpm
Indoor Spin workouts on my bike averages 145 bpm. And these workouts include super hard bursts of energy getting it up to above 170 bpm. Intense workouts!
However, on my run back at the lake my heart rate average was 160! 4 miles. I wasn't sprinting, 8:30 pace. I was just surprised at the level my heart was working on an easy run compared to other exercises I have been pushing myself at.
Long story short: Im thinking i should throw in a few runs per week. was shocked that my heart was working that hard because i felt like it was a breeze.
Now imagine adding in those mountain inclines!
Also, 8:30 is fucking fast as shit, man. Good work.
epilogue wrote:Up at 6:45 out the door at 7:30. Hot & humid as shit.
Terrible run but I managed 5.75 @ a 9:33 pace, somehow.
Hit a major wall at 2.5 and have no idea how I pushed though. I'm soaked, overheated, tired, and grumpy.
But I'm glad I got out.
Man. I wish I had you guys’ drive and willpower. I can’t even make myself go for a 20-minute walk.
Let me tell you, Homer Simpson is cock of nothing!
- C. Montgomery Burns
The heart rate thing is weird. I'm in decent shape, have been running for years and have a RHR in the low 40s, but 15 minutes into every single run I'm at 150+, and I always finish around 170. Doesn't matter if I'm sprinting or jogging. I've measured it with my watch and a chest strap and it's the same. I've seen some training plans that say say to take your easy runs below 125, but that's basically walking for me.
wease wrote:I just looked up these running sandals as I’d never heard of such. People actually RUN in these things?!? Uncanny.
It's a full-on movement. Barefoot/minimalist running. Benefits include better attention to running form, allegedly less injuries, and overall more natural running experience.
Personally I'm sort of drawn to it myself, even go so far as running a mile or two every couple of weeks in some super thin shoes, but embracing it whole hog is something I'm not ready for. Feels like trail running is where it would be the most fun, and I live a drive away from anything even remotely resembling a trail.
dimejinky99 wrote:I could destroy any ai chatbot you put in front of me. Easily.
tragabigzanda wrote:Dang, nice work this morning Joe.
Thanks, man. It's probably dumb but I really do appreciate the support and kudos from y'all. That kind of positive reinforcement and support is the thing I miss most about the Strava app. And posting here. I really do appreciate it.
tragabigzanda wrote:Dang, nice work this morning Joe.
Thanks, man. It's probably dumb but I really do appreciate the support and kudos from y'all. That kind of positive reinforcement and support is the thing I miss most about the Strava app. And posting here. I really do appreciate it.
Why'd you leave Strava, bub?
dimejinky99 wrote:I could destroy any ai chatbot you put in front of me. Easily.
tragabigzanda wrote:Dang, nice work this morning Joe.
Thanks, man. It's probably dumb but I really do appreciate the support and kudos from y'all. That kind of positive reinforcement and support is the thing I miss most about the Strava app. And posting here. I really do appreciate it.
I'm glad you're able to use and get something out of the app, Reid. That's awesome.
At least I've still got my Garmin app. B is my friend on that app. He never comments. But to be fair that's probably because I have everything set to private.
epilogue wrote:I'm glad you're able to use and get something out of the app, Reid. That's awesome.
At least I've still got my Garmin app. B is my friend on that app. He never comments. But to be fair that's probably because I have everything set to private.
Does he run the exact same distance as you the day after you do it?
epilogue wrote:I'm glad you're able to use and get something out of the app, Reid. That's awesome.
At least I've still got my Garmin app. B is my friend on that app. He never comments. But to be fair that's probably because I have everything set to private.
Does he run the exact same distance as you the day after you do it?
I think B is a set it and forget it kinda guy. I had to remind him here that his runs weren't showing on Strava and he has yet to kudos me, ghost or verb.
dimejinky99 wrote:I could destroy any ai chatbot you put in front of me. Easily.
washing machine wrote:Just reconnected with a friend from middle school on Strava. We went through the same track program and I can remember slogging it out through rural Texas cow pastures talking about Silverchair and Toadies during after school practices.
He's doing 25-30 miles a week on a pair of Xero Genesis now. Barefoot sandals. On suburban pavement
Guess he stuck with it after middle school...
Update on this guy. He said he actually hasn't run on them in some time. Just forgot to update his gear. Also reviewed the sandals as "different but not terrible."
Womp womp
dimejinky99 wrote:I could destroy any ai chatbot you put in front of me. Easily.
