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Good summary by MeanderingMam! One thing I would add is to seek out used bikes on Craigslist, etc before you drop a bunch of money. You may not enjoy cycling for fitness. The most important rule is to get a bike to fit you, no matter what the type. I started riding again many years back now, and rode a heavy, cheap…

I used to love running from grade school days on up, ran Cross Country and track in HS and continued running in college, as a soldier, then a former soldier. 10 miles was my sweet spot, although I ran some marathons and two ultras. Unfortunately the impact over the years, plus injuries from active duty have ended my…

Glenville, PA here. If you've actually heard of Glenville, you win three internets, PM me and I will send them. I work in Hanover, but originally an Army Brat, then an Army officer who has lived a little of everywhere. And a Ravens fan.

Well I hope the three-year tour doesn't mean your husband is on recruiting duty. "Hey, sign up here, you could win an all-expenses paid trip to Syria" haha, JK. I know some people who loved recruiting and did well at it. But as a former soldier thank you for supporting your husband in his service, and thank you for your…

Good on you for deciding that the excuses were over. I was a husband like yours for many years whlle in the miltary. I hope he appreciates you for all you manage and supports you in your goals! Find the time to exercise in addition to eating right. I purchased a treadmill for my better half so she could work out anytime…

Well I guess nobody is interested but I will just say you look great! Liked you much better as a brunette, though.

Sounds like a chapter action discharge at best... PT failure is my guess. OP, good luck in your quest to join the Big Green Machine! Go Army!

Agree with others, no pushups until your weght is much lower. Planking for core strength maybe, as long as your wrist can sustain. You bought a bike and love cyling. Do that- it is joint friendly aerobic exercise, and it's enjoyable to you. Start building the miles, upping the cadence, and just riding the p*ss out of that…

Contacts aren't a comfortable option for me because of the shape of my eyeballs and the fact I have Astigmatism. Tried every version of Toric lenses and none of them give me the visual acuity I can achieve with eyeglasses (20-15) Also, wearing protective eyewear while on a bike is a good idea regardless. On an MTB for…

Check out: http://www.sportrx.com/ I have purchased my last 2 pairs of Rx cycling glasses there. Not cheap but cheaper than the prices at the local optmetrist. There are other suppliers out there but Sportrx has been outfitting athletes a long time. They can make a lot of difficult perscriptions direct in-frame (no optical…

I was on a Maryland State Champion XC team in high school. Our coach was an older guy but he know how to turn us into XC runners. We had a hilly course, and we hit the hills at least twice in one week, and three times the next. mean hit them hard--hill repeats and more hill repeats! I think another portion of our success…

My only advie is keep pedaling. New cyclists will have achy legs, as will experienced cyclists after a ride. Granted, my legs ache a lot less after 100 miles now than they did the first time I attempted a century, but they still ache. There is a reason that all pro cycling teams have a masseur/masseuse on staff.

I could care less about someone taking the machine right next to me. What I don't want is them to TALK to me as they walk leisurely along at 3mph and I'm stuggling up an 8% grade on the hill program, while trying to watch Sportscenter. For that reason, whenever I go to the gym, I have my ipod headphones in-- no ipod with…

Professional cyclists have unbeliveable core strengh, cultivated from hours in the saddle of a performance bicycle where bike control, body position, and pedaling cadence are perfected to the point where they are truly one with their machine. Newer serious cyclists often practice rolling thier hips/pelvis so their back…

If it's a $15-20 job total I would slip him a $5 with a heartfelt 'Thank you-- I'll be back." A good bike shop and mechanic can be hard to find, which is why I do almost all of my work myself these days.

Good Luck. Remember, when you want to quit, DON"T! As we used to say in the Army... "Embrace the Suck!" If it hurts, is uncomfortable, muddy, cold, etc... Let thos feelings motivate you even more! It's not about your body, it's about your mind! YOU CAN DO THIS!

Yeah it's tough eating badly, even working out like crazy won't offset the bad diet. That's why I joined, to keep track of what I was shoveling into my piehole. So far lost 7 lbs, and feel a lot better day to day. As for motivation, it seems like most of us Vets motivate ourselves. I know if I start slacking off, I can…

Got in 31.4 miles on the local rail trail, 47.5 total so far.

Got in 16.04 last night on the trainer. 44 minutes, 20.4 mph avg

328 Miles in July, shooting for 300 in August (have to do some travelling for work) 0 Miles so far.. already behind the power curve, had to mow the lawn last night.

I did the 69-day tough mudder known as the 'US Army Ranger Course' LOL. I disagree about no training for the ice bath obstacle. Prior to signing in at the course in February a buddy and I asked the fleabag motel we were staying at if they would mind if we used the pool. The owmer knew the deal about Ranger school so he…

Wow, that's still a big number, TBTHOT. You should get a Pedometer to track your mileage at a n event like that. I'm thinking about doing the samejust to track the miles around the plant at work. Within my time contraints this weekend I was able to fit an hour workout plus extra pushup sessions each day. Maybe this week…

2K cal?? Holy *kitten*! I haven't burned that much in a day since Ranger School. Haha! But I'm gonna shoot for 1000 tonight!

Thanks for the welcome and support. I have always been my own motivator but realize I need to watch my intake. And having some extra support and motivation has never hurt anyone... so bring it on!

What's up gentlemen... Dave here from South-Central PA. Former Army Officer in Field Artillery served 10 years and punched out during the mid-90's drawdown, Now chained to a desk.. LOL Looking to regain my fitness and lose a little weight, my brother-in-law recommended this site. Good to see some other vets in here.. Thank…

Hi - I'm new but browing the topics before any introductions... hope you don't mind if I chime in. I've suffered from exercised-induced asthma since college, when I was a VERY active runner (25 miles/week) Now (at 49) I don't run much but I cycle a great deal and always carry a rescue inhaler with me... but haven't had to…