So I did my absolute first in my near 45 years of existence
I ran a full 1.5 miles without dying. I could t do this as a kid and I definitely couldnt do this as an adult.
That's a huge deal for me.
@Helical_Code there's a 5k and a 15k marathon every year in my city (usually late July). I plan on doing the 5k for my long term goal and if I make it through with only a scratch (figuratively speaking) I'm gonna attempt the 15 in '26
@Helical_Code if my app is correct I should have another 20 dropped by Dec 31 (goal is 40 where I'd be comfortably in my mind) but obviously if I'm leaning out (which I want) I can work with the 20-30
@Helical_Code we'll see where I'm at come December. I'm just happy to be running. Lol. Guess I gotta invest in good running shoes. My Dr is gonna be like what the hell happened lol
@Helical_Code so now I've made a bet (I gotta stop this lol) I'm. Still friends with my old gym teacher. Known him since I was 7 years (so a long time lol) he literally watched me grow up elementary, jr high and high school. Don't ask how that happened. Anyways I told him what I'm doing and he's like maybe. (About the 5k) So I told him if I hit 210 by Dec 31 you gotta run it with me. If I don't, your off the hook
@Helical_Code he's still fairly young (63) so he can do it 🤣
@Timmah1979
This is all so great! And you're right - 63 is not too old for a 5K if conditioning has been ongoing. 😀
@Helical_Code he's in good shape. I think he can still go and the fact that we from student/teacher to friends as adults says a lot. I still can't call him by his first name though. He tells me at this point in life I can (and tried) and it just doesn't seem right to refer to him at Mr (or coach since he was a football coach at the school as well). He's inadvertently coaching again 🤣. So let's hope I hit the weight goal so he can't back out lol.
@Timmah1979
Sounds like a great goal and contingency plan. We are here to share in your joy!