Don Thibedeau UjENA FIT Club Profile
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| Member Name | Don Thibedeau |
| Location | California |
| Age | 73 |
| Sex | Male |
| Years Running | 15 |
| Max Distance | marathon |
| Fastest Mile | 5:00 |
| Current Mile | N/A |
| Types of Running | Road Runner Treadmill |
| Internet Profile Link | http:// |
| Comments | Running (or endurance training of sorts) is a journey based one's choice to live a balanced lifestyle. This involves a healthy diet, moderate exercise, sufficient sleep and positive attitude. The collective rewards equate to enhanced energy and enjoyment of life. Beginning runners and walkers need to educate themselves before 'hitting the road'. In my case, I took group running classes and was video-taped by a running clinic for stride, gait, form and breathing analysis. Fitness and running clubs are great for exercise and social activity, yet running is a 'high impact' cardio exercise that is percussive on the joints over time (even among smoothest-of-stride runners). I couldn't count the friends and colleagues who were forced to give running due to joint injuries and take up bicycling or swimming. Favor asphalt over concrete and, better yet, spend most practice running time on smooth grass or treadmills. Buy the best shoes for one's body type, weight and gait, and replace them per recommended wear-time and/or mileage. In my experience, weights and cross training enhance running speed and endurance as well as prevent joint injuries. Learn to properly warm up, breath correctly and cool down whatever the exercise; that includes a stretching program as well. Anyone who takes up running should subscribe to authenticated magazines, books and DVDs - such as 'Runner's World' Be satisfied in making progress one step at a time. I started with 1/4 of a mile and nearly tossed cookies. A friend said to gradually work up to 45 minutes and work up a good sweat. Right on target, I became hooked after that. Expect plateaus as they occur during any venture. Then mix it up a little by trying something different. Above all, listen to your body (pain is not progress) and do what's most comfortable for your goals and physique whatever your aspirations might be. Footnote: Regarding this form's requisite question of "Where do you run?", the term ‘Road Runner’ is a misnomer. Training mileage on concrete streets/roads, gutters and sidewalks on a regular basis is hazardous to one's health due to 1) concrete being the hardest surface to run on regarding impact to ankle and knee joints, 2) the cant or cross-slope of street/road gutters yielding similar adverse effects (off-center gait and soft tissue strain) on the same body joints, and 3) vehicular/pedestrian accident potential in urban areas (where most of the population lives, works and works out). Race days excluded since many courses traverse roads and streets. Asked the same question, I would truly answer a Park Runner (on grass). |
| Fitness Statement | Cardio, weights and yoga: one hour each back-to-back every other day at 5:00 am (current regimen). Endurance workouts for over past 30 years including triathlons. Alternate workout: elliptical trainer or treadmill for cardio and cross training (various) five days per week. |
| Quote | “Enjoy the journey and help others along the way.” |
| Running Achievements | Ran first marathon solo and didn't 'hit the wall' around mile 20 (or ever). It was among the most calming and peaceful moments in my life. Have run 8 marathons, about the same of half-marathons and too many 10k races to count. Thoroughly enjoy running solo or among throngs of fellow runners. |
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UjENA FIT Club Posts
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Weight training early am. Makes everything easier including other sports.
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Nice long workout on elliptical joint longevity. Only do 'roadwork' (preferably grass) for endurance events.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Put in 1-1/4 hr run on treadmill and 1 hr weights (full body, 3 sets of 10 reps ea at 100 lbs) except legs at 175 to 200 lbs to protect knees for cardio. Stay lean without bulking up via yoga and healthy diet.
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Cross training helps greatly in preventing endurance sports injuries. Today I enjoyed mixing it up with 1-1/4 hr elliptical trainer, 3/4 hr weights and 1/2 hr yoga.
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