Comments on: Running on Empty

By: Mom Puddin

Mom Puddin — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:36:02 +0000

I’m glad that you have set such a goal for yourself. I WANT you to be around for your grandchildren big time!!! It is funny that both your Dad and I are in better shape now than the day we got married. He stays healthy taking care of me — and me; well, I nearly died and that got the ball rolling and I REFUSE to go back (and you know how hard-headed I am!) Trust me, if anyone had told me 40 years ago that I would ask for a treadmill for my 64th birthday — well, I would have laughed myself silly! As for your Dad running backward on said treadmill — I asked him if he was writing Treadmill for Dummies!!

By: mcbrooksy

mcbrooksy — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:47:40 +0000

I have seen you do the drunk runs, they are impressive and amusing. Of course not as amusing as you on a trampoline in such a condition. I like your noble goal and I think you can do it. I have been around for such declarations in the past and I now “play” hockey with you so I know you have that sticktoittivness. I would love to join you on such an escapade but my doctor has forbid it. Thank God!!!. Just keep working. Even if you don’t make the whole distance, if you make it past the mailbox you won. Also, I am looking forward to the victory party. We should brew something special for that.

By: Josh O

Josh O — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:40:49 +0000

I have absolutely no doubt you can do it if you set your mind to it. I took up running a couple years ago to help me kick smoking. I’ve run a couple races (only 5 and 10ks), but I primarily do it to stay healthy and in shape.

My advice would be to start slow and don’t push yourself too hard (but DO push yourself some!). I’ve fallen off some recently with the new baby and catching mono a couple months ago, but it was very rewarding to go from barely being able to finish three miles to running 10 miles at under an 8:00 pace. It was a long, long haul to get to that point, but once you’re there, nothing feels better than finishing a nice, long run on a cool, sunny morning.

Not to mention, it makes you feel a little less guilty when you eat those M&Ms or have that second (or third) beer.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:12:01 +0000

I appreciate the offer, but I have a bike of my own I ignore all too often. The getting nowhere/clock-watching aspect of stationary biking kills me. I’m hoping that having a goal helps me out here…I’m don’t usually give up on those no matter how inconvenient. The Judo is a pretty good idea, but there’s no way regular classes would work and as Miyagi said, “Why you learn karate from book?”

Oh, and I’m pretty sure it’s “gi”…you know, if you don’t have a bathrobe.

By: Big Al

Big Al — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:52:44 +0000

BTW, the song “Running on Empty” is more or less my anthem. Often it’s playing in my head to keep me moving…..Have you such a tune?

By: Big Al

Big Al — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:49:37 +0000

The only comment this 65 year old has is, “you have chosen the right path grasshopper.” Deny yourself nothing but limit the quantities….running ugh. Consider taking up Judo , I’m sure you look great in a bathrobe (can’t spell ghee); and you have two sons to practice with. Perhaps they could act as Cato. Judo keeps you close and looks so cool in the movies….
Clearly you’ll injure yourself more running than flipping people all over the place
Seriously, if you’re set on this run….I have a workable exercise bike we no longer use and it would be ideal for those times you need to shape up for the run without going out in 100 degree temps with 90 per cent humidity. It’s small enough to be moved easily…..just a thought.