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  • Deadman_Diggingup
    Deadman_Diggingup Posts: 3,082 Member
    bojack5 wrote: »
    I always wanted to run a 5k. I wanted to be able to say, “hey, I’m in my middle 40s and just ran my first race! You can do it too!” You know, be inspiring to someone yada yada yada.... however, it turns out that I can’t run worth the *kitten*.

    You dont have to run fast, you just have to get one foot moving in front of the other. I really think you can do that. It would be awesome if yuou gave it a shot :)

    I thought I was doing great. I was training on my treadmill every day. I soon discovered though, that 9k on a treadmill translates to about 40 feet on pavement. 😆
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    bojack5 wrote: »
    I always wanted to run a 5k. I wanted to be able to say, “hey, I’m in my middle 40s and just ran my first race! You can do it too!” You know, be inspiring to someone yada yada yada.... however, it turns out that I can’t run worth the *kitten*.

    You dont have to run fast, you just have to get one foot moving in front of the other. I really think you can do that. It would be awesome if yuou gave it a shot :)

    I thought I was doing great. I was training on my treadmill every day. I soon discovered though, that 9k on a treadmill translates to about 40 feet on pavement. 😆

    just keep after it...

    at my first 10K, it came down to a dead run sprint to the finish between some pregnant lady and me.


    .... between the two of us, I finished third.
  • isalsayourface123
    isalsayourface123 Posts: 2,153 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    bojack5 wrote: »
    I always wanted to run a 5k. I wanted to be able to say, “hey, I’m in my middle 40s and just ran my first race! You can do it too!” You know, be inspiring to someone yada yada yada.... however, it turns out that I can’t run worth the *kitten*.

    You dont have to run fast, you just have to get one foot moving in front of the other. I really think you can do that. It would be awesome if yuou gave it a shot :)

    I thought I was doing great. I was training on my treadmill every day. I soon discovered though, that 9k on a treadmill translates to about 40 feet on pavement. 😆

    just keep after it...

    at my first 10K, it came down to a dead run sprint to the finish between some pregnant lady and me.


    .... between the two of us, I finished third.

    😂😂😂oh my
  • Tinydancer106
    Tinydancer106 Posts: 3,678 Member
    bojack5 wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    I’m thinking of becoming a Vegan.

    Mix that in with some CrossFit workouts and I’ll never be at a loss for conversation.

    Why do i feel like i was subliminally tagged here.....;)

    😂😂
  • Deadman_Diggingup
    Deadman_Diggingup Posts: 3,082 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    bojack5 wrote: »
    I always wanted to run a 5k. I wanted to be able to say, “hey, I’m in my middle 40s and just ran my first race! You can do it too!” You know, be inspiring to someone yada yada yada.... however, it turns out that I can’t run worth the *kitten*.

    You dont have to run fast, you just have to get one foot moving in front of the other. I really think you can do that. It would be awesome if yuou gave it a shot :)

    I thought I was doing great. I was training on my treadmill every day. I soon discovered though, that 9k on a treadmill translates to about 40 feet on pavement. 😆

    just keep after it...

    at my first 10K, it came down to a dead run sprint to the finish between some pregnant lady and me.


    .... between the two of us, I finished third.

    😆
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    edited November 2019
    Swimming for exercise. I know how to keep myself from drowning, but I am a very ugly swimmer. I rarely do it because I feel so ridiculous when everyone else looks so smooth and I look like I am just trying to survive

    I can’t freestyle at all. I dog paddle, float, and generally look like a beginner, but go to the pool 6 times a week. Come swim with me! You’ll look good compared to me!
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    I’ve wanted to learn to belly dance forever. The problem is finding lessons nearby for reasonable prices. Or heck, at this point, any price. I’ve tried watching and trying to learn online, but I just don’t seem to learn much.
  • mommabear4315
    mommabear4315 Posts: 3,424 Member
    Something I’ve wanted to splurge in is some diamond earrings or I’ve always wanted to just roll in some glitter
  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
    I'm thinking about trying to go a bit more meat free. I think I'd really struggle to go totally vegetarian or vegan, especially in a short space of time but I think I could manage adding a day a week, then 2. Over all I'm wanting to make my diet healthier so I think a couple days a week meat free and focussing more on fresh / raw whole foods is a good place to start. Just need to do It I suppose!
    dagee2 wrote: »
    That’s where I’ve been! I can’t go full vegan/vegetarian but I definitely have incorporated it more into my diet, especially when eating out. When at a new restaurant, I’ll try to find a vegan option to try something new and different.
    dagee2 wrote: »
    Luckily in California the vegan options are plentiful. Haha

    I grew up eating meat like everyone else. Kabob was my staple food. I am almost entirely plant based now, with the only animal product I still eat being fish/shrimp once or twice a month. I love it and I love the options for vegan food here in Southern California.
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    What's something new you've wanted to do/try, but for whatever reason, you just haven't gotten to it yet or you're apprehensive over it?

    It might be mundane, but I want to try yoga and see if I can get into it, but the whole culture around it kinda puts me off.

    Same, and same with going to a gym. I usually just run for exercise, but am curious about stuff you hear other people enjoying.

    Holding me back mostly is that I usually have anxiety in crowded spaces, and it's unpredictable how bad it may get.

    And surfing...I can't swim well, I'm scared of what lives and lays in the ocean...but always wanted to try it.

    Omg....i would so love to try and surf.....but my extreme fear and love of sharks would have me searching for fins the whole time ....it sucks so much....do it for both of us beautiful girl!🤗😎🤘💜❤

    A boyfriend taught me in my youth. It's fun, thrilling and just amps you up for the day. I was all about the lurking creatures of the deep too ... Only that dissipates when fear is replaced by the need to be in the water. Granted, he was in the water with me, as he had me tandem surf with him. Alternatively, you could wet your feet paddle boarding+/- ... Shark attacks are rare, it's the Barracudas we look out for. Remove all shiny trinkets, as those damnable creatures will surface to snatch it off you, limbs and all.

    shiny trinkets are you talking about barracudas or monkeys? those damned monkeys in Panama go crazy for shiny objects. Wait maybe men are like monkeys as we like shiny dangerous objects.

    Barracudas... I am unfamiliar with the monkeys of Panama. Are you referring to the monkey brand of trickery portrayed in Rear window @the Egyptian square?

    Men do huh? We gals need to be leery of your kind too. Appreciate the heads up ... Got it, minimal to no shiny dangerous objects. :laugh:
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    edited November 2019
    kickboxing and mounted archery

    I actually have real plans to get into mounted archery after the new year
  • LiftingSpirits
    LiftingSpirits Posts: 2,207 Member
    Swimming for exercise. I know how to keep myself from drowning, but I am a very ugly swimmer. I rarely do it because I feel so ridiculous when everyone else looks so smooth and I look like I am just trying to survive

    I can’t freestyle at all. I dog paddle, float, and generally look like a beginner, but go to the pool 6 times a week. Come swim with me! You’ll look good compared to me!

    I started trying to swim for fitness but wanted to burn a lot of calories so I purposely put more effort in than needed and a regular swimmer started giving me tips because I look like I am struggling bad, and I am. It made me super self conscious that all the normal swimmers are like 'WTF is this chick even trying to do??' 😂
  • GymGoddessGoals
    GymGoddessGoals Posts: 2,146 Member
    I'm considering my first spartan race next spring. A couple of the trainers at the gym asked if I would join their team. I'm flattered but concerned that I'm not conditioned well enough for a spartan.
  • gewel321
    gewel321 Posts: 718 Member
    I would like to take a pole dancing class. Sounds Fun! And if my current career doesn't pan out I have something to fall back onto. LOL
  • dagee2
    dagee2 Posts: 129 Member
    gewel321 wrote: »
    I would like to take a pole dancing class. Sounds Fun! And if my current career doesn't pan out I have something to fall back onto. LOL

    Always good to have a fall back plan. Haha.

    For my new, probably going to be getting a new vehicle in 2020.
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  • honeybee__12
    honeybee__12 Posts: 15,688 Member
    I know this sounds weird but,
    I’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. 🤷🏼‍♀️
  • Deadman_Diggingup
    Deadman_Diggingup Posts: 3,082 Member
    I know this sounds weird but,
    I’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Me too! I'm presently keeping my eyes open for a cheap/used MIG welder to learn on.
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    Ballroom dancing.
    Piano.
    Guitar.
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    I know this sounds weird but,
    I’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Friend quit her job, yes I said her, went to welding school, got a job at 7-11 working evening, nights to support herself while in school. She is now a welder by profession and very happy about it. I met her at a dance class.

    Whatever makes you happy!


  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    I would like to learn a 4th language.
  • honeybee__12
    honeybee__12 Posts: 15,688 Member
    I know this sounds weird but,
    I’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Me too! I'm presently keeping my eyes open for a cheap/used MIG welder to learn on.

    Great! 🙂
    I think it’s a very useful talent to have for multiple reasons.
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    Swimming for exercise. I know how to keep myself from drowning, but I am a very ugly swimmer. I rarely do it because I feel so ridiculous when everyone else looks so smooth and I look like I am just trying to survive

    I can’t freestyle at all. I dog paddle, float, and generally look like a beginner, but go to the pool 6 times a week. Come swim with me! You’ll look good compared to me!

    I started trying to swim for fitness but wanted to burn a lot of calories so I purposely put more effort in than needed and a regular swimmer started giving me tips because I look like I am struggling bad, and I am. It made me super self conscious that all the normal swimmers are like 'WTF is this chick even trying to do??' 😂

    I took a swim aerobics class where one lady stood out doing her own thing. Turns out she was a lifeguard for years. Our stuff was too elementary for her. But that’s not how it looked. Lol.

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  • LiftingSpirits
    LiftingSpirits Posts: 2,207 Member
    edited November 2019
    1sphere wrote: »
    actually to be honest - stand up comedy

    Do it! Growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone
  • cowsfan12
    cowsfan12 Posts: 6,127 Member
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    Don’t be afraid to try and fail folks
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I would like to get manicures now and then, but I don't like the fuss of salons very well. I used to go to the cheapo nail spots where they basically bring you in and start sticking on fake nails and grinding away immediately. I guess for me it's the higher end salon or spa atmosphere that I don't wait. I don't even mind the prices so much but the pretension gets me. DIY it is.
  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
    1sphere wrote: »
    actually to be honest - stand up comedy

    100%
    You should try it out here!!
    It's a great mix of people
  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
    I would like to get manicures now and then, but I don't like the fuss of salons very well. I used to go to the cheapo nail spots where they basically bring you in and start sticking on fake nails and grinding away immediately. I guess for me it's the higher end salon or spa atmosphere that I don't wait. I don't even mind the prices so much but the pretension gets me. DIY it is.

    I do my own, mainly b/c I'm cootie phobic and got grossed out at one. They took the tools they used on me and threw them back into the basket they got them out of.

    But I hear you, last 2 months Ive been considering it, but hearing from my friends who get gel nails every month, they don't "manicure them" just paint them
  • KosmosKitten
    KosmosKitten Posts: 10,476 Member
    • I want to try bullet journals to see if it gets my artistic flow back. But Instagram makes it look silly and pretentious.
    • I think I would like to make and document an entire outfit from scratch (buying materials, making it), right down to shoes and accessories.
    • I would like to learn video editing. No real reason, just wanna.
    • Maybe a new knitting/crochet technique?