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[penguinz]

2022 getting and staying fit thread!

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by wazu

Really glad to hear you are making a comeback. Do you have the first half marathon that you are going to run picked out?

Yep. Deadwood, South Dakota. It'll be my 42nd state with a half-marathon.

[Clyde Frog]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lol, thx, but my days of pushing max RDLs and squats are long gone. Sciatica is a depressing bitch.

I'll be 56 this year; I'm just happy that I've been grinding away in the gym for the last two years and haven't picked up any injuries that have kept me from working out for more than a few days-couple of weeks at a time.

My goals are much smaller, like I want to be able to do at least 10 unassisted pull-ups by thanksgiving, weigh less than 165-lbs, run (jog) 3 miles under 26 minutes, and maaaybe get 225 up on the bench twice, if my shoulder and/or elbow can hold up.

But who knows, maybe I'll surprise myself and exceed my expectations. Just don't see me hitting that 1000-lb mark ever again. But thx for the positive thoughts!

Appreciate you sharing that. It’s always good to hear real talk mixed with a sense of humor. Midlife lifting and sciatica definitely seem to be a package deal unless you're really lucky. But hey, we're out here still pushing, adapting, and showing up. That counts for a lot. Keep going, you’re doing great.