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lorrpb: You gotta quiz her!

I don't think so. I have heard this from three different people -- this being: My doctor told me to stop doing shoulder exercises where you lift above your head, like shoulder presses. The shoulder is not built for that kind of activity and you will run into "trouble," though trouble isn't really defined. Impingement?…

Get Superfeet insoles. Put a pair in every pair of shoes you have

Pardon me if I have missed something, but: You hate cardio, but you want to run a marathon. That makes absolutely no sense. You realize, I hope, that in order to train for a marathon -- or any kind of appreciable distance -- you are going to have to dedicate your life to running (Ie, cardio) for a significant amount of…

I shouldn't chime in. But since we are slamming doctors ... hard to resist. Doctors see sick people. They study illness and injury. So, they see two people who squat and have some discomfort and they jump to the conclusion that this squatting thing must be horrible! But, they don't see all the people who squat and are…

^ She's right. If you don't like what you are being told, go get a second opinion. If that one is the same, I assume there will still be other forms of exercise you can do. You just have to find one. Good luck!

SO cool! Congrats.

I would just say that this is not surprising. In the history of humanity, we have never had a technology that we chose not to use. Why would this be any different? It is being developed for the specific and obvious reason that it can be used in humans and somebody had to be first. I remember when the discussion was about…

Thanks, Anvil, jj I did try a pair of Altras some time back. I did like them. But I have not tried another pair recently. Probably I should.

I am pretty sure that shoe preference is extremely individual. I have broad feet and so I need a shoe that comes in different widths. There aren't many. Not athletic/running shoes anyway. New Balance does; but I find all their shoes too squishy. I like a shoe that is neutral and firm. What I have found is that I can wear…

No. Just use intuitive eating and do not overeat. It's pretty simple. Plate smaller portions and eat slowly. If its not enough, you can get seconds but you won't be reinforcing the habit of eating large amounts. Don't snack more than once a day. You'll be fine. You are doing the right thing. Running makes you healthy and…

I don't mean to quibble, or derail this discussion, but I believe the formula is 220 minus your age. That gives you a notion of what your heart might/should be able to achieve. The formula is showing you (us) that the maximum rate at which our heart can pump goes down as we age. Nobody says you cannot go up to that, if you…

I am going to assume nobody actually has a credible answer. So let me to venture in here and offer my extremely incisive and informed opinion. I would guess there are two factors to consider, each one of which points -- probably -- in a different direction. 1) Studies have shown that when you sit lots your metabolism goes…

Press release on another recent study with surprisingly similar findings. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181113115430.htm

Might have improper footwear. Perhaps you should buy another pair of shoes. JUST KIDDING! I am someone who, fortunately, does not have that problem. But everyone else i run with believes I start too fast. They all seem to need to work their way into a run. I suspect it has more to do with muscles than lungs. I think when…

Interesting. You guys are doing great then. There was just a new study reported that showed that the average person really does slow down appreciably as winter comes on.

I think most of us who exercise regularly and have it as a meaningful part of our lifestyle tend to shortchange recovery more than we do workouts. For that reason, I'd vote for sleep. Course, I probably would not take my own advice. Plus, it seems I read more and more about the often overlooked, and not previously…

I am pretty sure that with a meniscus tear you use pain and catching as your guide. If your knee catches periodically, and you want that fixed, have the surgery. Same is true with the pain. If you have lots of swelling and discomfort that limit activities you would like to do, have the surgery. Otherwise, you just modify…

My profile picture is a trail in Northern California. There is a sign at the top warning you to be aware that there are mountain lions. That particular trail hooks up with the trail for the Western States 100. I love Volcanoes National Park. I especially like how you can go up from Hilo, or the other side, and you go from…

Good luck. Lots of people will tell you to really get after it, with a heavy lifting program. My own experience, however, is that a program of really heavy lifting -- like a 5 x 5 program -- interferes with your running. You are too tired the day after lifting and, consequently, you run very slowly. I am wondering why you…

Course not. You're good.

Today I played 90 minutes of tennis. Tomorrow, I do my track workout. It's for developing speed. It is supposed to be timed. But I don't bother with that, except for the time for the rests. It is: 1600 meters (4 times around the track) 2 minute rest 1200 meters (3 times) 2 minute rest 800 meters (2 times) 1 minute rest…

I hold the door open for people all the time. In fact, it sometimes drives my family crazy. At a busy entrance, I can get stuck there holding the door for a minute or more. I don't care. I believe in politeness.

I suppose asphalt is softer than concrete (though with soft, 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch, running-shoe rubber on your feet how much difference is that really going to make) and sidewalks do tend to be uneven, which can be dangerous (though you might just keep your eyes peeled), I have a different reason for the road. I run on the…

Might I just say -- re: kayak4water -- on the footwear. I tend to prefer boots. I have hiked 20-25 mile days in running shoes and my feet felt quite beat up at the end of those days. Granted, my shoes were old, and by "trail shoes" I am going to assume you mean something with a sturdy sole. But, for clarifications sake, I…

I'm with everyone else. You look stunning! Don't let them get you down.

Hey Patrick, Hope the rugby went well. I am no expert. But both my sons played rugby through high school. One played high level in college. It always seemed to me that there is a place on the pitch for guys (and gals) of every build. You might not be a forward if you are light weight, but there are certainly other places…

I'm with blackwatch and jogetsgains. Generally, crepitus without any discomfort is nothing to worry about and gets better. But, yeah, probably see a professional. Good luck.

I had ACL replacement and a cartilage repair procedure on my left knee about six years ago. The cartilage procedure meant I had to be on crutches with no weight bearing for 12 weeks, a period of immobility that meant my recovery was really long. That, as soon as I got back to about 90 percent, I tore my meniscus in that…

I am with kashama. I don't really care that much about a longer life. But I have seen many times that those who are active have a much better quality of life up until they go!