tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post2770952255257228119..comments2024-03-29T05:21:24.446-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: What I'm Doing to Stay Healthy and Fast Over 50 (and a cool video)ShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-24768380026931141082019-03-26T15:42:17.128-07:002019-03-26T15:42:17.128-07:00Haha I totally get that about your teens..I know w...Haha I totally get that about your teens..I know what I did so it scares me what they do...ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-83106994534348078672019-03-26T13:46:05.678-07:002019-03-26T13:46:05.678-07:00How many hours of sleep do you get per night on av...How many hours of sleep do you get per night on average? 6-7<br /><br />Did you like high school? Why or why not? I LOVED high school. Now that I am a parent of 2 high schoolers, I'm deathly afraid about how much I loved high school and the reasons why. #partygirl #karma<br /><br />How old are you and what's been your favorite phase of life so far? I'm 51. Favorite phase? Probably my 40s.<br /><br />Treadmill, yes or no? I love the treadmill. But not for speed work! I hate speed work, LOL.Monica C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13340763858046457293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-87275116681755299602019-03-26T12:23:44.967-07:002019-03-26T12:23:44.967-07:00Thanks for continuing to read through the years! I...Thanks for continuing to read through the years! I agree with your comment on getting older being a mind fuck with staying competitive!!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60303439642714750272019-03-26T12:22:50.482-07:002019-03-26T12:22:50.482-07:00I am with you on running outside!! It's going ...I am with you on running outside!! It's going to get harder and harder for me to hit the treadmill as the weather gets better. But, I figure I can do once per week. They payoffs are huge! I hope you have fun plans for your 50th!!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-32465265874254854082019-03-26T10:38:06.374-07:002019-03-26T10:38:06.374-07:00I get about 6-7 hours of sleep a night. I can'...I get about 6-7 hours of sleep a night. I can't make myself get in the bed early, unfortunately. The high school years were just ok - I definitely feel more confident now. I'll be 50 this summer and the 40's have definitely been the most fun. I am hoping that the 50's will be great too. I definitely prefer running outside, but I am going to try your speed workout on the treadmill soon. <br /><br />Keep going - I just love reading your blog - so inspiring and funny! Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-52916511820909834792019-03-26T03:28:27.820-07:002019-03-26T03:28:27.820-07:00I just turned 44 and I do love celebrating birthda...I just turned 44 and I do love celebrating birthdays and getting older but it can be a mind f**k when it comes to staying competitive. I definitely take one full rest day each week (well, except in the winter when I snowboard!!) so I'm thinking rest may be key for me in the future. You look awesome and have been an inspiration to me since I starting reading years ago! Keep kicking ass with every candle on that cake woman!! And YES, I remember Giant Food stores - LOL!VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-4764849735671763172019-03-25T20:42:17.718-07:002019-03-25T20:42:17.718-07:00I get six hours of sleep and feel well-rested - I&...I get six hours of sleep and feel well-rested - I'm a very heavy sleeper, so even though I only sleep from 12am to 6am, they're quality hours. If I got 9 hours, I'd be so groggy I'd feel drugged. Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-48283361490416106942019-03-25T14:23:47.488-07:002019-03-25T14:23:47.488-07:00What's up, I read your blogs like every week.
...What's up, I read your blogs like every week.<br />Your humoristic style is witty, keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-52508518762743361182019-03-24T15:19:11.933-07:002019-03-24T15:19:11.933-07:00Excellent article. I certainly love this site.
Tha...Excellent article. I certainly love this site.<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-48251596971418983482019-03-24T08:35:52.682-07:002019-03-24T08:35:52.682-07:00Glad you found the blog! Sounds like we have a lot...Glad you found the blog! Sounds like we have a lot in common!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-17948830411058605162019-03-23T06:23:39.627-07:002019-03-23T06:23:39.627-07:00Welcome to the 50+ Club! I've been in it now f...Welcome to the 50+ Club! I've been in it now for the last 4 years and love it. Love how your focus is so amazing and congrats on making the Suunto team. You are rocking it and look awesome! I too have been working on getting more sleep and pushing away from junk miles to structured miles. Thanks for the push to continue. Mary Johttp://www.runandsmile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-89672860051734506862019-03-23T06:01:14.111-07:002019-03-23T06:01:14.111-07:00I just discovered your blog this week so I have a ...I just discovered your blog this week so I have a lot to read and catch up on! I am 57 years old and I am a runner, not of your caliber but at least I am out there. You are so motivating! I would only go back to high school IF I knew everything I know now. Imagine how much more confidence and success we could have. Looking forward to reading your older posts. Thank you!Melanie @ faretheemelhttps://faretheemel.blogspot.com/?m=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-64828199955970706512019-03-22T23:26:30.270-07:002019-03-22T23:26:30.270-07:00I try to get 8-9 hours sleep per night, sometimes ...I try to get 8-9 hours sleep per night, sometimes more successfully than other times. I hated high school, worst time of my life. I am 60 and still running strong. I don't feel invisible I find a lot of the younger runners are inspired by us oldies still running! Treadmill = yes, good for dark winter mornings and speed work. Although, I have to translate your session into kilometres seeing as I'm in Australia and we're all metric-like :) Shirleyhttp://www.healthywildand50plus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-69497610741339286542019-03-22T17:17:24.360-07:002019-03-22T17:17:24.360-07:00Yes, that was me on the left. Good call! I hope to...Yes, that was me on the left. Good call! I hope to be running just like you when I'm 63!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-50680231462146004142019-03-22T16:12:24.577-07:002019-03-22T16:12:24.577-07:00Well as usual loved the post. But, don't get ...Well as usual loved the post. But, don't get depressed because I beat you. I beat you in age. Yup, 63. But that's it. I too, have found that speed work (as much as I hate it) is easier on the treadmill. You can't slow down! I think I saw you in that team picture - you were the one with the white shirt and black pants, right? That video was super! I would love to do that - so much fun!Ragged Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047069808276017110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-12543085613788160912019-03-22T15:57:27.669-07:002019-03-22T15:57:27.669-07:00Hi. I'm not great about strength stuff. I do s...Hi. I'm not great about strength stuff. I do some weights at the gym 1x per week, then home strength (situps, pushups, planks, arm weights) about 3x per week, but it's pretty basic stuff. I could definitely do more. I think you are right - it helps iwth injury prevention and also is good as we age...Keep it up 59 year old!! 60 could be your best year yet!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-21411136603449562962019-03-22T15:45:59.674-07:002019-03-22T15:45:59.674-07:0059 YO trail runner here. I picked up running agai...59 YO trail runner here. I picked up running again when my kids graduated from HS. <br /><br />I wonder how you are fitting in strength/core as part of your overall training schedule? I do strength training 3x per week run 3x and off one day. On the one hand I am convinced that my heavy strength work has reduced my injuries. But, it's a drag at times. Hard to run when sore from deadlifts or squats. I get plenty of sleep 9 hours. Thanks!newguy40https://www.blogger.com/profile/07691117339629857830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-7972104662025371692019-03-22T14:54:25.617-07:002019-03-22T14:54:25.617-07:00What? You want to be on old white lady who drinks ...What? You want to be on old white lady who drinks too much wine?ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-27821266641318315102019-03-22T13:25:59.062-07:002019-03-22T13:25:59.062-07:00I'll be 51 in April. My pace has slowed a lit...I'll be 51 in April. My pace has slowed a little, but mostly coming back from injury takes forever! Two rest days a week is great for me too. And I find myself telling the younger runners that they need to watch it or they will overtrain and get hurt. haha!! Such old lady talk. But in general I think my age and ability impresses the younger runners in our group and surprises them. That's a feeling of accomplishment for me!TechChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960422420943812763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-34582620666070456152019-03-22T10:06:43.989-07:002019-03-22T10:06:43.989-07:00I want to be you when I grow up.I want to be you when I grow up.Ed Mahoneyhttp://arunnersstory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-88702889206199006422019-03-22T09:51:25.665-07:002019-03-22T09:51:25.665-07:00Strength training is an area I could do much bette...Strength training is an area I could do much better at. I do some basic stuff at home - planks, crunches, push ups and I do some circuit weights for upper body 1x per week. Pretty lame, but it's something.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-41535495232532538132019-03-22T09:15:21.337-07:002019-03-22T09:15:21.337-07:00Didn't somebody famous (cough-Oprah-cough) say...Didn't somebody famous (cough-Oprah-cough) say "50 is the new 30" a while back? Seems legit psychologically for me; I, too, would take being 50 over 16 any day of the week. I'm fitter physically at 50 than I was then, too. However, I do recover more slowly which has taken me some time to get used to. And I have to do more strength training now, le sigh. Curious as to whether you do any and how you fit it into your training/life schedule?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233144829784851340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-70480962318063108302019-03-22T09:10:05.982-07:002019-03-22T09:10:05.982-07:00How many hours of sleep do you get per night on av...How many hours of sleep do you get per night on average? 7-8<br /><br />Did you like high school? Why or why not? Yes and no. I grew up in small-town Michigan (went to high school in a "village" for real) and had a graduating class of about 60. Then, junior/senior year, went to high school in Boulder. Talk about culture shock. I hated it.<br /><br />How old are you and what's been your favorite phase of life so far? 48. My favorite phase was probably early 40s. I hope to have another favorite phase, as soon as I dig myself out of this funk.<br /><br />Treadmill, yes or no? Yes. I prefer being outside, but the treadmill is quick and convenient and prevents excuses.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827333378088494680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-73926681302807817142019-03-22T06:26:02.815-07:002019-03-22T06:26:02.815-07:00It is humbling to see the slow down. To work harde...It is humbling to see the slow down. To work harder for slower results. I keep telling myself speed is not everything. I know how much running does for my mental health, so no matter what pace or how far I go, I'll be out there for the pure benefit of what running does for me!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-19476875750188304722019-03-22T06:24:49.029-07:002019-03-22T06:24:49.029-07:00Oh no. This is a very sad story. I'm sorry. Ke...Oh no. This is a very sad story. I'm sorry. Keep the faith. I do think it will get better. ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.com