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sir pball

(5,235 posts)
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:21 PM 19 hrs ago

So I did a thing this year.



First time in my 40 years running I've clocked 2k…might try for 2400 next year, a nice round 200 a month.

And yes, I do have mental issues
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So I did a thing this year. (Original Post) sir pball 19 hrs ago OP
Awesome Dude BOSSHOG 19 hrs ago #1
I always say any movement is good movement. sir pball 19 hrs ago #2
Movement is life! Movement is medicine! biophile 19 hrs ago #3
Hell yes. 260 runs is about 4/week that's good. You ran 4 Everests. underpants 18 hrs ago #4

BOSSHOG

(44,644 posts)
1. Awesome Dude
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:27 PM
19 hrs ago

Congratulations on an impressive achievement. I’ve walked about 800 miles a year for several years. My running days are over. Grumpy old doctor told me move everyday and when you think you’ve moved enough move some more.

sir pball

(5,235 posts)
2. I always say any movement is good movement.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:31 PM
19 hrs ago

I'm lucky enough to still be able to do this at 46, but I realize it's not exactly something everyone can do…so I encourage everyone to do what they can, and make damn sure to say it's as impressive as anything I do. 800 miles is a lot!

biophile

(1,181 posts)
3. Movement is life! Movement is medicine!
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:39 PM
19 hrs ago

I ran a marathon the year I turned 67 - don’t tell anyone it took me 7 hours doing walk-run intervals - but I finished it! I had not been a runner but started training in June and did the marathon in January. Two bad knees but I always feel good after a run, even if it’s only just a mile.
Keep moving!

underpants

(194,658 posts)
4. Hell yes. 260 runs is about 4/week that's good. You ran 4 Everests.
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:43 PM
18 hrs ago

Everest is 29,032 feet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_mountains_on_Earth

I have to get back into it. I used to LOVE it but I got lazy.

Thanks for the motivation and CONGRATULATIONS

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