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"A new you in 42"

We're all entitled to a treat once in a while, especially on our birthday (many happy returns!). You just have to climb back on the train afterwards.
 
I hadn't realised there was a difference (as far as knee problems are concerned) between running and jogging. I just thought the difference was speed lol.
Obviously I know weight plays an enormous part in damage to knees but damage is also done by the type of exercise we do. I was never overweight until I was 32. I played a lot of squash and badminton and, as I said, jogged almost daily. These activities made a contribution to developing arthritis, I think. Squash can involve placing up to 9 times your body weight onto your knees.
Doubling my weight hasn't helped.
http://runrunlive.com/the-difference-between-running-and-jogging


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I think with running (which doesn't have to be sprinting!) you are more on the balls of the feet and with less contact with the ground; jogging tends to be more of a flat-footed action and at each step you have your whole weight jarring down through your knee. Is there a sports physio around who can explain it better - or contradict me completely, this is just my impression.
 
Everybody, please google 'fixing dad'.
 
happy Birthday. Think of it as one off and tomorrow is another day xxx
 
Bebo321 said:
You must be really chuffed with yourself Pipp! You just reel off all of your activities 'matter of factly' - are you beginning to feel fitter now?
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Thank you, Bebo321

I am not that chuffed really, as it is such a struggle at the moment to actually make up the 30 minutes. I would love to be able to keep moving for the full 30 mins, but for now that is not going to happen. So I will have to be satisfied with what I am able to do.
I am not sure I am feeling fitter, unless I compare how I was at the start of the challenge to how I am now. At the start I had had over a year being very dependent on others, due to having two surgical operations, in the space of a year, on my abdomen that had been rather traumatic. So my exercise had been almost zero for too long. Immediately prior to that, I had been exercising in water for at least an hour at a time, five times a week. I have perhaps tried too hard to get back to that level too quickly, and set myself back. A lesson painfully (physically and mentally) learned, that we need to listen to our bodies and take note, and act accordingly. I had a little demon in my head telling me to exercise for an hour a day, or be dead for 24 hours a day, which is far too extreme, even though I get the message to move more.

Prior to becoming disabled in an accident 20 odd years ago, I was very active, would drop the kids at school, then go and swim a mile or so before work. Would walk in Lakeland fells, swim in lakes rivers and sea, run, dance, gymnastics. Happy days! Now apart from the water based stuff, I won't be doing all the other activities. I have to admit that I feel envious when my husband and family go off to do these activities, even though I encourage them to go without me. Even something simple as a day out to the park is often not achievable for me. Despite,hopefully, conquering my T2, I have other degenerative conditions, including a rare, incurable blood disorder, that wicked Mother Nature has designed to be exacerbated by strenuous exercise. Not looking for a pity party here, though. I guess I just got old and infirm earlier than I should have. Would just like to say to those who are able, get out, walk, move, cycle, swim, whatever, enjoy the environment, because you will miss it if you suddenly find you can't.

Oh well, I have discovered Pilates, and I can do that without even getting out of bed.

As for being 'matter of fact', I think that could be a reaction to getting 'burned' in a couple of other threads recently. Thinking the best way for me to avoid that is to be more objective In things I say, rather than giving opinions that some people, who don't agree want to turn personal.

Conversely though, this thread gives me hope. Your kind words have made me open up more than I intended. Maybe only kind people exercise, eh? The '42' challenge has provided the impetus to start working towards an achievable level of activity, that I can sustain and vary, as much as my knackered body will allow. I think there is always some sort of innovative way to make moving about an integral part of daily routine. I am enjoying, so much, hearing about ways people on here are meeting the 42 challenge, and the daily exercise/activity will be embedded in my routine for ever now, thanks to you guys.

Cheers
Pipp
 
Aww, sorry peacetrain. Wise to take notice of any niggly pains though, and you are walking some great distances without having to do an organised official event.
 
An hour and three quarters walk round the local village roads whilst listening to Test Match special on the radio although the weather was a little more humid than I'd prefer. I'm now sat in the conservatory with a nice cup of coffee and JJ Cale playing on the turntable. A very relaxing way to pass a Sunday afternoon.
 
sanguine said:
Done the office stairs twice today, that's 352 altogether.

Looking forward to my red wine and dinner now.
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Can stair running cancel negative effect of alcohol? Wow!
 

Oh no, A&E. Were you hurt? A&E is enough to raise anyone's BP and anxiety levels.
 
@Pipp thanks for the 'fixing dad' message, I've just got home and watched it.

Thanks too for giving us more insight into your problems, knowing more about you makes me even more in awe of what you achieve. I would disagree with one thing you said though...'maybe only kind people exercise, eh?' Well, no, obviously not because I exercise and I was one of the ones who disagreed with you on those threads, although I did try not to let it come over as personal, sorry if this wasn't the case. I'm really glad you shared all of that, thank you.
 
Bebo321 said:
4k run yesterday, and am having a bit of a break today (tired legs). We've got guests coming, and four of us will be doing a cycle ride tomorrow. Bed making and house tidying this morning!
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I'd claim bed making and house tidying as exercise.
 
Ouch, peacetrain. In the days when I used to help at school fairs the teachers left everything to the parents, and stayed in the beer tent. Surely your day on duty at the fair counts as extra, extra minutes, hours even, of exercise, but you still walked in the evening. Much respect to you dear.
 
Yes the physio exercises are important. Some people on forum( not this thread) seem to make a point of discrediting all advice from health professionals. I don't go along with that. Have had some very good advice, and the physio stuff is included in that.
 
Well you did do plenty of exercise too!
Belated happy birthday wishes.
My wish for you is that next birthday, you look back on this birthday, that you will feel really good, be well, see that you have achieved a better level of health and fitness, and treat yourself to something that will be a real treat and not make you feel guilty after.
 
Likewise Pipp, I disagreed with you on another thread, but please don't take that personally, and apologies if you did. Your long post above shows how courageous you are, huge respect for that, and you obviously have strongly held views but you don't need to let it get to you if they are challenged. I hope we're all above that.
 

Local villages, TMS and JJ Cale - how chilled out can you get?
 
Thank you zand
My comments about other threads were not about you. I think we know each other well enough by now to go to private messaging if we had a problem with each other? Nothing said here is meant personally.

There was some other particularly nasty stuff that was removed quickly by moderators. Not pleasant. I just am perhaps a bit naive to think people could have a discussion or respectful dialogue to reach better understanding of each other rather than making personal remarks. I am always prepared to consider someone else's point of view, and even if we can't agree, at least we will have better understanding. I don't think it necessary to close my mind to anothers view, or try to belittle them to win an argument.

It made me think though. Everyone uses the forum in ways to meet their needs. My intended use was to pick up info and advice, and hopefully share knowledge of what is working in managing and even conquering T2 diabetes. During the time on here I have gained so much knowledge, read some very interesting posts, laughed, cried, been inspired etc. that outweighs the negative stuff, which has been very little, but has included people doubting, and even suggesting I was lying about having used Newcastle diet to reverse my diabetes, calling me a {banned word}, when I defended another member who had been cautious about a post, among other stuff.

So I have realised I have been drawn in to a much more 'chummy' usage, thanks to the engaging personalities of you guys. So perhaps today my need has changed.

But please, guys, no cyberhugs!
 
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Thanks for that Pipp, I was a bit worried because I tend to say what I think on the forum and not having been used to doing that all my life, sometimes it can come over in a clumsy, hurtful way. I never have the intention of hurting anyone but on occasions do just that. ....Not even a teeny weeny cyberhug?....just kidding.
 
Sanguine, I did not take anything you said on that post as a personal insult. I do not get upset when someone disagrees with me and I would have loved to have engaged in a proper dialogue with you and the others, as you were prepared to explain your stance and consider mine too, but once somebody started making personal comments I knew it was a waste of time to continue. So I haven't even looked at that thread. I am not prepared to set myself up as a target for someone to vent their feelings on.

I have respect for you too Sanguine, and for everyone who posts on here. I only lose interest in what they are saying when they resort to insults.

I don't feel courageous either, but prepared to agree to disagree.
 
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