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multigraincracker

(33,585 posts)
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 04:26 AM Aug 12

Slow running.

Saw an article promoting it. Kind of what I’ve been doing for the last few years.
After watching the Women’s 10,000 meter race, thought I’d go for 6 miles. Took my time and did it in close to 90 minutes. About 3 times what they ran it in. But, I’m 74, about 3 times their age. Weigh 190 lbs, about twice their weight and have a pacemaker.
Found a great NP that lowered my blood pressure meds to the lowest possible and now I’m no longer getting dizzy when I stand up. Took my pressure about an hour after my slow run and it was 116 over 64.
Feeling great.

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Slow running. (Original Post) multigraincracker Aug 12 OP
My Dear Dad used to do that,,,, KarenS Aug 12 #1
One person's slow is another's personal best. Croney Aug 12 #2
I have a 1/10 mile track in the back acre multigraincracker Aug 12 #4
Go for it! 👍 Croney Aug 12 #5
slow running Americanme Aug 12 #3
It's the best antidepressant, much better than pills or talk therapy. multigraincracker Aug 12 #6
I love zone two! ExciteBike66 Aug 12 #7
Put in my cheap $20 BT ear plug, put on my music and get in the zone. multigraincracker Aug 12 #8
NP? Nurse Practitioner? Bernardo de La Paz Aug 12 #9
Yes. Cardiology NP. multigraincracker Aug 12 #10
I was ready with my H School of Medicine multigraincracker Aug 12 #11

KarenS

(4,478 posts)
1. My Dear Dad used to do that,,,,
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 04:45 AM
Aug 12

He was definitely a "super-ager" but he called it slogging for 'slow jogging'.

Good luck with it

Croney

(4,800 posts)
2. One person's slow is another's personal best.
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 06:19 AM
Aug 12

I used to run 15-minute miles but I'm doing 18 now. I'll turn 80 in Nov. I have a rack of 5K medals because the competition really thins out at my age. As long as I can do a 5K in under an hour, I'll do it. After an hour, they start rolling up the mats, lol.

Keep running!

multigraincracker

(33,585 posts)
4. I have a 1/10 mile track in the back acre
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 07:05 AM
Aug 12

and I have my clicker counting laps. I use to try to get faster. Not anymore.
Never ran in an organized 5K. Think I might try it this a thanksgiving. I’ll be 75 then.

My joke when folks ask if I use to run when I was younger….”Only when I stole something”.

Americanme

(21 posts)
3. slow running
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 06:58 AM
Aug 12

Slow running is better than no running. I'm 62 now, getting much slower, but I still like running. And I loved watching the Olympic running events. Congratulations to you for getting out there and getting it done.

multigraincracker

(33,585 posts)
6. It's the best antidepressant, much better than pills or talk therapy.
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 07:16 AM
Aug 12

I know about depression and that led me to going back to college and a degree in Clinical Psychology.
Always learning. From watching those runners on tv, I noticed that they keep their heads up. I always have mine down. So I focused on keeping it up and it did help.

ExciteBike66

(2,582 posts)
7. I love zone two!
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 07:50 AM
Aug 12

I have been running slow since the end of February. I have hated the idea of running since my army days, but I decided to try it and found that I actually really like it (probably because I'm not being timed anymore!).

multigraincracker

(33,585 posts)
8. Put in my cheap $20 BT ear plug, put on my music and get in the zone.
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 07:58 AM
Aug 12

Focus on my breathing and clear my head.

multigraincracker

(33,585 posts)
10. Yes. Cardiology NP.
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 08:17 AM
Aug 12

The 3 MDs I saw didn’t listen to me and my concerns about cognitive loss from the Orthostatic Hypotension when I stood up. It’s like We are Cardio Docs and don’t bother with Neurological aspect of health.
This NP listen to my concerns and used a more wholistic approach.

I’ve been known to fire my doctors. They work for me, not the other way around. Just like auto mechanics, there are good ones, bad ones and everything in between.

multigraincracker

(33,585 posts)
11. I was ready with my H School of Medicine
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 08:29 AM
Aug 12

Study on the subject. I didn’t have to use it.
I get the feeling they saw my UAW BC/BS Insurance and blew me off.

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