A word to the people who tell us "running is bad for you" (Read 279 times)

 

Careful! You'll get a reputation in the online 'running' community that 'might not be accurate' at all.
Someone sent me a post from a private group here; that was basically  a woman ranting about who I am/what I've done/how she saves us all by pointing out my evil intent etc... And how Eric (the owner of this site) has tried to ban me and the whole of England.
It's SO funny. I wouldn't mind if she was part of the historic RWOL community as was; and that was the situation.

But it's not, and she's just trying to make herself..... Involved.

I don’t know Eric, but I was born in Ireland and I’m a very nice person. 

Because, whilst it might be quite funny to take ownership of a random American's POINT OF RAGE on the Internet.
I can't be bothered or have the time, to really do it justice.

Here's how i feel about the belief that running might be bad for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDBuOMgz_g

I see it's cocktail hour in the UK. Cheers, KK!

It was a long day and my boss has left

 

So, let me get this straight. What you're saying is that you let some sales manager talk you out of your Sunday long run? Is that it? Do I have that right?! 

Hey, i don't mean to be out of line or anything, but did i detect that all you have to say about it is that it was "good times"?

I'm just not sure what i'm supposed to think here.

I think the get out clause would be if you don't have a dick that swings. 

 

Double Zumba ?

 

that stuff ruins your knees.

Whilst I'm not trying to swing my own dick (Because as EVIDENT, it puts one in 'that' category).

You know, i have never had anyone tell me that running was bad for me.

If someone tells you that, my bet is that they think you a) will actually listen, and b) will actually care.

The reason i say this is because in all modesty, i am in extremely good shape, and that is probably fairly unusual for people of my age (late fifties). So, i dare say, anyone that would have the audacity to start offering me advice on physical fitness matters, had better have some amazing credentials or they are going to get a big laugh in their face.

And speaking of credentials, in the last week or two i have had to see a doctor and a physical therapist becuase i have a niggling itbd issue.

And no, i do not run in "moderation".

But neither the doctor nor the PT suggested i cut back. The PT just gave me some very effective strengthening and stretching exercises, and it is working so far.

And for that matter, i have beein seeing a pulmonogist and asthma docs for several years due to exercise induced asthma. Not once did they suggest that the running was bad for me, and in fact, they have gone to great lengths to encourage me to continue and make me able to do so. And i can tell you that having worked through their recommendations and other things i've tried, my asthma is virtually non-existent now.

So, if they are not telling me that i might be doing something wrong (and i believe most people know better to go there), what are they saying. If anything, there saying things like, 'gee, i wish i could do that' or ' I need to lose some weight but don't know where to start.' And my response is always the same: I start telling them about little things i do every day to keep me active and healthy, including walking my dog, eating right, exercising during lunch, etc., depending on the situation they seem headed towards. And i make sure not to be overbearing or preachy, just matter of fact, receptive, and positive.

Lastly, you want to know what i think is bad for you? I think listening to other peoples prescription for how you should lead your life is bad for you.

So listen, right now we need every swinging dick to grow a pair and do what it is that makes them know they are alive, (And if you happen to be in a different category, you are absolutely not exempt from this advice).

NOT running is bad for everyone else in my office. They actively ask me to get rid of my excess energy

I oblige.

Cos I'm nice really.

Actually nice,

but just not in the cheesy boring way.