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Exercise and Fitness

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3. You're 75 and putting in a mile and a half? Damn. Good for you

Sat Jun 7, 2025, 07:21 PM

Jun 7

I haven’t run in a few years.

Back when I was running a lot (2009-2023) barefoot running became a big thing. Hey, good for you. It was fueled by a really good book. History and a bit of a mystery.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest-race-the-world-has-never-seen_christopher-mcdougall/249036/

Started 5 marathons - finished 4.

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Anyone try bare foot running yet? [View all] multigraincracker Jun 7 OP

Zero drop Altras, yes. Pound bones on pavement, no. we can do it Jun 7 #1

You're 75 and putting in a mile and a half? Damn. Good for you underpants Jun 7 #3

Good book! But his next one has led me on SO many new learning adventures... FailureToCommunicate Jun 8 #8

Zola Budd Traildogbob Jun 7 #4

I usually do 3 to 5 miles 3 days a week. multigraincracker Jun 7 #5

"track in my back yard" got my attention. How lucky! FailureToCommunicate Jun 8 #7

2 acres. Wore a round track that turned multigraincracker Jun 8 #9

Moving soon 100 yards from Ohio. multigraincracker Jun 8 #11

It's interesting how everything old is new again. markodochartaigh Jun 7 #6