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At 51 years old, I've started running again for some reason after basically deciding I'd never run again. There's something about being able to go knock our a run in 30-45 minutes and clear my head. Current routine:
Mornings in the gym (5:00a)
Monday: Lift
Tuesday: Cycling class
Wednesday: Pilates
Thursday: Lift
Friday: Pilates/Stretch
Saturday: Lift
Sunday: Either day off from gym or stretch/pilates
I've also started adding in either a run after work or a nighttime mountain bike ride with lights at least 2-3 nights a week. I usually try to have a pretty big bike ride on either Saturday or Sunday (or both).
The wife and I have also gone to a heavy protein-dominated diet, and it's been pretty transformational as far as managing my weight. I'm 6'1" and currently bouncing between 200 and 205. I'm about to make some efforts coming out of the holidays to get down to 190-195. Along with the protein, also doing 10mg of creatine daily.
Knock on wood, but I'm feeling and looking fitter than I have in probably 15 years. I do need to get some better running shoes if I'm going to keep that up, as I destroyed my knees/shins/feet trying to PR a 5k last week.
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In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.
- H. L. Mencken
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