Comments on: Keeping Fit: Are Triathletes Healthy or Just Insane? http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:50:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shaffles http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-510728 Shaffles Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:55:19 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-510728 This pretty much sums it up: http://www.stumptuous.com/are-triathletes-healthy/comment-page-1#comment-3322 This pretty much sums it up:

http://www.stumptuous.com/are-triathletes-healthy/comment-page-1#comment-3322

]]> By: Matty Mo http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-230347 Matty Mo Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:37:56 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-230347 I certainly respect triathletes and marathon runners as I know I would never take that much time to train for something I don't enjoy. On the flip side, I also find a lot of people in terrific shape somewhat annoying and get bored after about two minutes of a conversation with several of them that only want to talk about training intervals, nutrition, etc. etc. I don't really care, just do what makes you happy and don't hate on those of us who choose moderate exercise or none at all if that's our choice. I certainly respect triathletes and marathon runners as I know I would never take that much time to train for something I don’t enjoy. On the flip side, I also find a lot of people in terrific shape somewhat annoying and get bored after about two minutes of a conversation with several of them that only want to talk about training intervals, nutrition, etc. etc. I don’t really care, just do what makes you happy and don’t hate on those of us who choose moderate exercise or none at all if that’s our choice.

]]> By: Mark Freid http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-154431 Mark Freid Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:30:14 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-154431 I can totally relate...wrote about my first Ironman experience http://thinkthoughts.typepad.com/think_thoughts/ Now, can't stop thinking about what's next. I can totally relate…wrote about my first Ironman experience

http://thinkthoughts.typepad.com/think_thoughts/

Now, can’t stop thinking about what’s next.

]]> By: cjg of eroticalee http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-37841 cjg of eroticalee Thu, 08 May 2008 21:27:19 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-37841 Mr.Anderson might I suggest that you come to Penticton B.C. Canada and have a go at Ironman Canada.It's always at the end of August and the course is considered a good challenge particularly the cycling part. Mr.Anderson might I suggest that you come to Penticton B.C. Canada and have a go at Ironman Canada.It’s always at the end of August and the course is considered a good challenge particularly the cycling part.

]]> By: Mark Swanson http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-37390 Mark Swanson Thu, 08 May 2008 06:54:41 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-37390 I'm 53 and Saturday I'll be running my third of seven ultramarathons this year (2 50K's, 3 50 Milers, 2 100 Milers) which will put me around 50 for the last seven years. Call me almost any given day of the year and ask me if I'd like to go on a 30-50 mile run in the mountains the next day and, schedule permitting, I'll say "sure". Over the course of a year I average about an hour a day of running (including the races, which can last well over 24 hours) which is hardly excessive. I'm healthier and fitter than 99% of the adults I know (not just my own age either) and get to spend an hour a day running on trails and decompressing. And I can eat whatever I want, as much as I want. This isn't abnormal behavior, the sedentary indoor life most people live is what's weird. I’m 53 and Saturday I’ll be running my third of seven ultramarathons this year (2 50K’s, 3 50 Milers, 2 100 Milers) which will put me around 50 for the last seven years. Call me almost any given day of the year and ask me if I’d like to go on a 30-50 mile run in the mountains the next day and, schedule permitting, I’ll say “sure”.

Over the course of a year I average about an hour a day of running (including the races, which can last well over 24 hours) which is hardly excessive. I’m healthier and fitter than 99% of the adults I know (not just my own age either) and get to spend an hour a day running on trails and decompressing. And I can eat whatever I want, as much as I want.

This isn’t abnormal behavior, the sedentary indoor life most people live is what’s weird.

]]> By: Mike Runs http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-36177 Mike Runs Mon, 05 May 2008 17:53:06 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-36177 I've run 14 marathons (Boston once), 2 ultras and a sprint triathalon. What great fun! I'm recovering from anterior radical prostatectomy and radiation last year. (Prostate cancer and a bit more.) Remarkably, my surgeon is also a marathon kind of guy... The pay-off? I'm back to running ~12+ miles a week, spinning 2 hours a week (and ramping up). So, I'm thinking - GEE - an Ironman triathalon just might be the ticket. The other pay-off? The self-discipline and focus getting ready for all this fun helped me learn much more about myself and others than watching TV. (I equate the tricks I learned on time management and problem solution techniques to a mini-PhD on life-management.) I’ve run 14 marathons (Boston once), 2 ultras and a sprint triathalon. What great fun! I’m recovering from anterior radical prostatectomy and radiation last year. (Prostate cancer and a bit more.) Remarkably, my surgeon is also a marathon kind of guy…

The pay-off? I’m back to running ~12+ miles a week, spinning 2 hours a week (and ramping up). So, I’m thinking – GEE – an Ironman triathalon just might be the ticket.

The other pay-off? The self-discipline and focus getting ready for all this fun helped me learn much more about myself and others than watching TV. (I equate the tricks I learned on time management and problem solution techniques to a mini-PhD on life-management.)

]]> By: John Ruberry http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-36082 John Ruberry Mon, 05 May 2008 14:08:01 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-36082 I've run 29 marathons, never a triathalon. Anyway, we are different. For instance, last year, in the ill-fated Chicago Marathon, cops were telling us to start walking towards downtown--heat had forced cancellation of the race (where the finish was) and look for air-conditioned (the cops emphasized that) buses to find us along the way. Few heeded to call, I certainly didn't, despite seeing about a dozen collapsed runners along the way. I’ve run 29 marathons, never a triathalon. Anyway, we are different. For instance, last year, in the ill-fated Chicago Marathon, cops were telling us to start walking towards downtown–heat had forced cancellation of the race (where the finish was) and look for air-conditioned (the cops emphasized that) buses to find us along the way. Few heeded to call, I certainly didn’t, despite seeing about a dozen collapsed runners along the way.

]]> By: John the Libertarian http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-35609 John the Libertarian Sun, 04 May 2008 18:43:26 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-35609 I ran the S.F. marathon. Bonked at mile 16, hallucinated miles 23-26, then sprinted the last bit. Took me nearly 5 years to want to ever run after that, because I didn't train enough. So that should be a warning: train, train, train. Nowadays I just do hill work (easier on the joints going up hill) and core training. Yep, it's an addiction, but what a payoff! No doubt I'll get back into training again - maybe halfy's first, then on to the big race. You triathletes have my admiration. I ran the S.F. marathon. Bonked at mile 16, hallucinated miles 23-26, then sprinted the last bit. Took me nearly 5 years to want to ever run after that, because I didn’t train enough. So that should be a warning: train, train, train.

Nowadays I just do hill work (easier on the joints going up hill) and core training. Yep, it’s an addiction, but what a payoff!

No doubt I’ll get back into training again – maybe halfy’s first, then on to the big race. You triathletes have my admiration.

]]> By: Kimberly http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-35383 Kimberly Sun, 04 May 2008 03:28:42 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-35383 Funny to read this - I just did my first-ever race today! Only a 5k, but it's a start. And there are probably those who think that's too much to bother with. To me, as long as you keep in perspective (i.e., you realize there are other important things in life to do and talk about) and don't injure yourself, you can do whatever you want. My personal trainer did a 24-hour run last weekend - a race where he ran almost 100 miles in 24 hours. Me, I can't imagine running for 24 hours straight, unless something was chasing me, and even then I'd probably give up! But he didn't injure himself, and he enjoyed it, so I don't consider that crazy. Funny to read this – I just did my first-ever race today! Only a 5k, but it’s a start. And there are probably those who think that’s too much to bother with.

To me, as long as you keep in perspective (i.e., you realize there are other important things in life to do and talk about) and don’t injure yourself, you can do whatever you want. My personal trainer did a 24-hour run last weekend – a race where he ran almost 100 miles in 24 hours. Me, I can’t imagine running for 24 hours straight, unless something was chasing me, and even then I’d probably give up! But he didn’t injure himself, and he enjoyed it, so I don’t consider that crazy.

]]> By: Joel http://pjmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-35357 Joel Sun, 04 May 2008 01:33:01 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/keeping-fit-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-35357 I have run several(7) marathons in the last two years after 30 years of smoking. I agree that the training is the hard part. If you do it right then the race is a victory lap. I, however, love the training. When possible I run with partners and we talk about all kinds of things from religion to politics. My first marathon I trained with my two oldest children (son 27, daughter 25)and we had a great experience. What is too much? If I pull a Forrest Gump and "just start running". Seriously I think as long as you keep it in perspective why not challenge yourself. When I am training for a race, no matter what else is happening I have a goal and a reason to keep going. I have run several(7) marathons in the last two years after 30 years of smoking. I agree that the training is the hard part. If you do it right then the race is a victory lap. I, however, love the training. When possible I run with partners and we talk about all kinds of things from religion to politics. My first marathon I trained with my two oldest children (son 27, daughter 25)and we had a great experience.
What is too much? If I pull a Forrest Gump and “just start running”.
Seriously I think as long as you keep it in perspective why not challenge yourself. When I am training for a race, no matter what else is happening I have a goal and a reason to keep going.

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