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December 26, 2009 at 6:48 pm #593390
ACWSParticipantLet’s challenge the West Seattle community to be more fit in 2010. Maybe we could all do a 5K in June?
December 26, 2009 at 7:43 pm #684787
WSBKeymasterThere actually is a 5K coming up just a bit before June – second annual West Seattle 5K, benefit for schools (first annual one last year was a roaring success, more than 1,000 participants) – date was announced at the start of this month (see last item here):
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22778
http://westseattle5k.com isn’t updated yet with 2010 but watch for announcements when they open registration.
December 26, 2009 at 7:50 pm #684788
velo_nutParticipant5k is only 3 miles…. why wait until June?
December 26, 2009 at 7:56 pm #684789
TammiWSMemberSeriously Velo, not again. A 5k is a fine place to start – its a goal for this person, which is fine in and of itself. Quit dampening everyones attempts to get fit in their own way at their own pace.
You have no idea about this persons fitness level so just do your thing and let others do theirs.
December 26, 2009 at 7:57 pm #684790
JoBParticipantvelo_nut
for some of us 5 blocks is a challenge…
it might take till June for the less fit to be able to even walk a 5K…
ACWS..
i really like the idea of a community based health challenge. A little town in Minnesota did something similar with great results…
of course, they were highly organized which isn’t the West Seattle Way:)
But still….
December 26, 2009 at 8:11 pm #684791
BonnieParticipantVelo_Nut, not everybody is a runner and for some people 3.1 miles is a lot.
Has anybody tried the Couch to 5K plan? It’s a 9 week plan to get you off the couch and doing a 5K.
December 26, 2009 at 8:34 pm #684792
velo_nutParticipantif you think it will take you 6 months to be able to run 3 miles you have no faith in your own body.
December 26, 2009 at 9:43 pm #684793
JanSParticipantI’d rather walk, frankly. My 62 yo knees can’t take the beating from running…nor the bionic hips. Velo – we are all different. You’re what? 35yo? You ride your bike incessantly, I’m assuming…but someone who is almost twice your age with arthritis, fake hips, etc. may not be able to do what you can do. So give those who are not quite as “perfect” (I use that term loosely) as you may not be able to do what you can do. My suggestion would be for you to challenge yourself, not others. We work with what we have.
December 26, 2009 at 9:51 pm #684794
WSBKeymasterThe May 23 West Seattle 5K is a run/walk, by the way. The OP, I note, didn’t specify running or walking. Or biking, for that matter! There may well be others in West Seattle sooner – we don’t have any on the calendar yet but last year there were others. If you’re looking for an organized event, anyway.
Last year also had the lupus-fighting 5K in mid-May
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=16947
And Northwest Hope and Healing’s Alki Beach 5K in September
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=21060
Bathhouse to Anchor Park and back is the basic 5K course.
December 26, 2009 at 9:54 pm #684795
velo_nutParticipantCyclist, yes but grew up a runner averaging 80 miles a week through high school and into the Navy until I had a pretty bad accident.
I find that walking and swimming is way better on my body now than running but plan on running the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon in 2010.
Trust me, I understand the problems faced by some who have limiting factors due to age with Arthritis, DDD and even gout. I’m just saying that 6 months to train for 3 miles (walking OR running) seems excessive. Hell, I’d even be up to helping with a training plan consisting of exercise/rest/nutrition who WANTS to get out and set a goal like that.
I’m not typing this to be an ass, completely the opposite. I want to support those who want to be active. Just don’t sell yourselves short!!!
December 26, 2009 at 10:57 pm #684796
JoBParticipantvelo_nut
tell me.. just how are you supportive of those like me who would like to be more fit but find that even wheeling a wheelchair in a 5 k would be beyond them.. no matter how long they trained?
Do you honestly think shaming us into pulling up our collective bootstraps and just doing it will work for us?
Explain how it is that you understand the problems faced with some with limiting factors like gout or DDD or arthritis or… when you think we are taking it easy on ourselves by setting training goals we can actually meet?
The truth is that for many of us, the harder we train the more we guarantee failure.
Do you know about over training syndrome and the many chronic illnesses that make the threshold for this condition exceedingly low?
Unfortunately, too many of us are all too familiar with that information.
Acknowledging your limitations is a very different thing than selling yourself short.
I am a natural athlete who hiked most of the pacific coast trail after my first encounter with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… who played tournament rugby to celebrate my 30th birthday 15 years later… in spite of the pain of fibromyalgia…
and who finds it difficult now to walk more than a few blocks…. on a good day.
Don’t you think that if it was possible, i would do it? I still dance in my dreams. No matter how much you want to.. sometimes it just isn’t possible.
If you want to support me.. celebrate my success..
even when it doesn’t look like much to you.
December 26, 2009 at 11:11 pm #684797
velo_nutParticipantDone my time in a wheelchair, thank you. Had to teach myself how to balance properly again too.
I’m not shaming you but if thats how you feel there is something else you need to work on.
Obviously, JoB… you have excessive limitations. Therefor, ignore the rest of my posts.
Thank you.
December 27, 2009 at 12:21 am #684798
TrishaMemberVelo – Please just stop. I really love to read the blog, but seriously, whether intentional or not, you are a real downer. Regularly, you offend people with your posts. I am sure you think you are just being honest, but there are much nicer, more tactful ways to get your point across.
Good for you that you know so much about fitness, and health, and music, and Kwanzaa and everything else under the sun. Perhaps something that you could stand to work on though is how you come across to others. Developing an understanding and appreciation of other people’s feelings could be one more thing that you might consider trying to master.
Oh, and be sure not to wait for New Year’s. Feel free to start today.
December 27, 2009 at 1:24 am #684799
JoBParticipantvelo_nut..
We are all more likely to meet our goals if they are achievable…
there is a lot of difference between encouraging people to try harder… and expecting them to meet your standards… That may be what worked for you, but it isn’t what works for everyone.
it’s just not a one size fits all life.. no matter what our limitations are.
December 27, 2009 at 1:29 am #684800
velo_nutParticipantTrisha… People are too sensitive.
JoB… Agree. Good summary.
Off to enjoy some butternut squash.
December 27, 2009 at 1:31 am #684801
JoBParticipantbutternut squash sounds good
December 27, 2009 at 1:50 am #684802
velo_nutParticipantDecember 27, 2009 at 4:51 am #684803
ACWSParticipantHi WS Neighbors,
I suggested a 5k because I thought many people could accomplish it- old, young, the avid exerciser, and the person who is looking to start. Any event where everyone is working towards the same goal promotes feelings of peace, cheer and community. You see others doing what you’re doing and can’t help but smile as you identfy with them. June gives everyone a chance- and maybe it’ll be nice out. I certainly wasn’t limiting anyone who has a regular fitness routine.
December 27, 2009 at 6:13 am #684804
JoBParticipantACWS..
i think a 5K is a great community goal… running or walking.. even if all you can do is the first or last couple of blocks..
i won’t run.. but i will come out to support those who do…
December 27, 2009 at 6:15 am #684805
JoBParticipantvelo_nut
i had to settle for rice with crumbled mint lamb and tadziki …
maybe squash tomorrow:)
December 28, 2009 at 2:51 am #684806
TrisketParticipantI love tzatziki sauce, but can no linger enjoy it as I’m lactose intolerant.
December 28, 2009 at 5:30 am #684807
JoBParticipantTrisket
hang in there
they make lactose free milk they can make lactose free yogurt..
in fact, i could probably do that for you if i just pulled out that yogurt maker i bought:(
then you could tadziki to your heart’s content. i just found freeze dried dill and it really makes a difference.
December 28, 2009 at 6:10 am #684808
velo_nutParticipantLactose Intolerant? there’s no such thing. You can train your body to break it down over time through intense training.
Obviously…. I’m kidding. This is me laughing at myself.
December 28, 2009 at 3:57 pm #684809
JoBParticipantvelo_nut..
thanks for that heads up…
i wouldn’t have known :(
i have learned that there are many things you just can’t change..
but with persistence you can find a way around some of the roadblocks they create…
humor works for me.
December 28, 2009 at 5:01 pm #684810
KevinParticipantVelo,
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Thanks for sharing your web page. You have some great pictures and notes about cycling. It is obvious to me that you are on a totally different (higher) fitness level than most of us.
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You are very SERIOUS about your sport and you should be proud of your accomplishments! I saw seven or eight different bikes that you apparently own, and at least one that I’m pretty certain cost more than my car :)
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Thanks for trying to inspire us in the 50+ crowd. Just remember that not all of us are able to fit into (not to mention look good) tight, form fitting lycra bike wear. Is it OK to wear jeans when I ride my old Schwinn around the neighborhood? :)
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One of your trip notes pages describes a “ride” from West Seattle, up to Ballard and back. Geez, that could easily be a two day ride for some of us. :)
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