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TEB

(13,689 posts) Wed Jan 2, 2019, 08:42 AM Jan 2019

Ok vets no more running any vets who still like to exercise

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Rowing where have you been all my life , I discovered running at U BENNING a play on higher education my old alma mater June 1984 A-10-2 Harmony church no sand Hilton dash one , besides pull up push ups mt climbers sit ups leg lifts dying cock roach take your pick on torture. And in jump school don’t even think about walking anywhere and unfortunately In 82nd 325th our company commander was a marathon runner uuugh those mornings with a hangover and PT. Oh fuck after a five miler the CO is heading to obstacle course to finish the run dam I should have been a coastie or stopped drinking at 0300 instead of 0400.

After my discharge in 87 I still ran and worked out , so our sons in gym class started rowing and turned dad onto it. Now I have seen people rowing at the gym I usually hit treadmill for a run especially in winter. Then go and lift or do what I mentioned above that I learned at U BENNING. No pollock master sgt calculus was not a option

So I noticed at times my knee is starting to hurt become really sore at 52 after a run. So I started rowing and it is awesome workout vets, our sons and I row together other day I had to stop and hit the bathroom why because I probably have 2 million miles union driver on my bladder. I heard about it from our two 14 year olds when I came back to rowing machine. Hey dad you a candy ass can’t you hang, I whipped the guys with my towel and said get on it. We’re Vikings we have to get this long ship up river to sack a monestary their always trying to out do dad no compassion from them , so just letting you know vets who still like to work out.

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Ok vets no more running any vets who still like to exercise (Original Post) TEB Jan 2019 OP

I used to run The Polack MSgt Jan 2019 #1

I went through the big arms and chest DashOneBravo Jan 2019 #3

Me either, hope all is well with him, and - The Polack MSgt Jan 2019 #5

Holiday was exactly what I wanted DashOneBravo Jan 2019 #6

I have flashbacks to death runs DashOneBravo Jan 2019 #2

Please TEB Jan 2019 #4

I haven't run since I got out of the army in 2007 Victor_c3 Jan 2019 #7

The Polack MSgt

(13,425 posts)

1. I used to run

Reply to TEB (Original post)

Wed Jan 2, 2019, 12:41 PM

Jan 2019

but I have had 3 major surgeries on my legs (both ankles and the right knee - the knee has no MCL anymore)... And TEB, it's no easier at 56 than it was at 52 just so ya know...

I'm gonna get a tattoo of the flag on my chest with the message "THESE colors don't run" 'cause I won't run for any reason.

I really do have to get back to the gym because I'm looking more and more like an egg as time goes on. That's my new years resolution in fact.

I like the cross trainers and of course I still like to push heavy chunks of steel around - even though that doesn't help me lose weight (my old theory was if my arms shoulders and chest were big enough, nobody would notice how big my gut and butt were)

Looking to get down to a slim and girly 235 or so this year

DashOneBravo

(2,679 posts)

3. I went through the big arms and chest

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 4, 2019, 10:51 PM

Jan 2019

I didn’t have the ass but my gut grew.

Good luck Top.

And I haven’t seen our local young smart ass squid chime in lately.

The Polack MSgt

(13,425 posts)

5. Me either, hope all is well with him, and -

Reply to DashOneBravo (Reply #3)

Sat Jan 5, 2019, 03:33 PM

Jan 2019

Hope your holiday was smooth and happy -1B

DashOneBravo

(2,679 posts)

6. Holiday was exactly what I wanted

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Reply #5)

Mon Jan 7, 2019, 09:46 PM

Jan 2019

And I hope yours was too

DashOneBravo

(2,679 posts)

2. I have flashbacks to death runs

Reply to TEB (Original post)

Fri Jan 4, 2019, 10:32 PM

Jan 2019

I’ve not run 1/4 mile since being in the Army. Being in the Infantry or a paratrooper was a bad decision for a guy who hates running.

I just sucked it up and did it. And hated every minute. I found other ways to stay in shape. I never minded a ruck march

TEB

(13,689 posts)

4. Please

Reply to DashOneBravo (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 5, 2019, 05:14 AM

Jan 2019

You guys sucked IT UP the AC at sand hill that is

Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)

7. I haven't run since I got out of the army in 2007

Reply to TEB (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:01 AM

Jan 2019

However, I hike and bike a lot (weather permitting). I don’t have knee problems, but my left foot really bothers me if I’m not careful. Hiking doesn’t put the same impact on my feet.

As far a biking goes, riding a mountain bike on some of the local trails is like being a kid again. I hit all sorts of jumps and crash into trees all day long, but I have a blast. I just make sure to wear a helmet and knee pads and elbow pads and whatnot and I haven’t been hurt too bad yet.

I’ve been thinking about getting a kayak, but I just haven’t gotten that far.

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