40s on the run - running away from Active.com (Read 1685 times)

Thanks. The motorbikes are only slightly less dangerous than running or cycling around this neighborhood. I've had several friends get hit by cars while on their bicycles (in one case the man's running days were ended), and just 2 weeks ago a runner was hit and killed 3 blocks from here while she was in a crosswalk by a driver who simply pulled up too quickly/too far into the intersection (stop sign). People think their cars are their living rooms...but that's another rant for another day... Arla

Nothing's 100% safe. I live in a suburban community and in ONE week was almost struck by cars THREE times! Grrrr.

I run on a dirt road, most of my neighbors are pretty good as long as I am easily seen. Hopefully there is an Amphipod hi-vis reflective vest under the tree. ps if its a camo vest dw doesn't love me anymore

Am I welcome here? I'm way too old for a 40's thread, but I have been looking at some of the posts, finding some old CR friends and trying to figure out where I should post. One theme I saw in the CR topic is that the RA folks would not like to see the new people come in and try to make their site like CR, and I can't blame them. However, older runners who compete, as I do, probably want to find some home base. What do you folks suggest is a good site to visit here for people like me? I am happy to join you. It looks like a very nice place. Thank you. Spareribs

Well, we could change it to 40 - somethings....or Can pass for 40s... or ??... Of *course* you're welcome here. Arla

I did a couple miles on skis today again during lunch hour, hard for me to go very fast on them silly things, took almost 45 minutes. Its doing wonders for my hip and SI so hope to soon be ramping up the running miles again in the new year. I have one major Dental appt and a few small ones in January and my reconstruction will be done and I won't have that to impede me like last summer. Leslie my dw got those La Sportiva Ultra Nords and is really liking them on the snow and ice, if you are still looking for your Europe trip. Welcome spareribs. Joe who is that new pup in your avatar?

Hey I just wanted to say Merry Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate/have time off for/etc. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be too busy/traveling to post the next few days, but I hope to find you all again come the new year! Arla

Hello everyone. I am excited to find a group that is "running away from Active.com!" I am a new runner, started running Nov. 3 after participating in a 5K at my church. I had never run before in my life and loved it. Later that day I browsed the internet to learn about running and found Coolrunning.com. The Couch to 5K Program sounded right for me and I got started on it immediately. The Newbie Cafe group that was on the same week I was is called "Like No Other Runners." I am starting week 8 today. I tried to transition to Active.com but found that website to be way too slow and difficult to navigate. Runniingahead is so much faster and easier to navigate! Since I am 48 years old I fit in the "40's on the run" group. Being a newbie I need encouragement to stick with this new sport. I am so happy to find a group that I can chat with online!