Jogging.

I was looking at my calendar. I've been jogging for two weeks now. (Walk/Run) I go for30 minutes most mornings. The first week I "ran," I took an Epsom salt bath every day and that really worked for keeping soreness at bay. I secretly always wondered if Epsom salt baths were silly, ineffective pampering, but not so. Epsom salt is magnesium and it goes in through your skin. I have not had much soreness worth mentioning. By the way, an Epsom bath can be very relaxing if you suffer from anxiety/depression. I've lost a little over 3 pounds but have to maintain that loss and lose more.
 

I still jog 2-miles, three days per week. The other three days, I walk the course. I have been a jogger for many years, but never a marathon runner. My orthopedic surgeon would like for me to just walk since this last scope that I had done of my left knee back in October, but old habits are hard to break. And, besides, 2-miles is really no big deal. I run at the local high school on their rubber track, so there is plenty of cushioning in the surface. On Sundays, I rest the legs, especially the knees.
 
I'm dismayed. I pulled a muscle (jogging) that supports my right knee. The joint itself is fine. All the years I used to jog, I never had an injury. So, I get all depressed, defeated and quit jogging, right? Absolutely not. (Well, I will not be ABLE to jog for a couple of months.) :D What can I learn? First of all, I am older but I think the real issue is the muscles are out of shape and because of my 15 pounds additional weight, there was too much stress on the already weak muscles. Odd, I went for two weeks straight with no problem. My husband (an off and on runner) says, "That happens." Also, my shoes, although comfy to jog in, do not fit properly and could have shifted the alignment of my joints around, to my detriment.

Hmm. I already have a new pair of jogging shoes that fit much better so I'll start using those. Also, will have to figure out how to strengthen the muscles more slowly. I have kept walking every day, but today did not walk outside at all. I have a sock, knee support brace on and it helps with the pain, and I am able to sleep at night. Today, the pain was too much, so I took a strong dose of my white willow herbal tincture. (I make this.) It is like aspirin, but without the commercials "badees" in it. Pain is much better. Next goal, try to be patient for about two months as this heals. Keep walking as much as Knee will tolerate!
 

jujube said:
I do "brisk" walking but have never been a jogger. Looks like fun but when I try it, everything gets jolted. I feel like my brain is bouncing around in my skull. I can't seem to get into the rhythm.
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Well, I think brisk walking is really excellent!!!
 
sarajane said:
How many over 50s..60s joggers do we have here?...good way to stay toned and work the core.
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I jogged (ran) 70 miles every week all through my 40's & 50's in addition to playing racquet ball and walking 18 holes of golf. My legs are shot now but other wise I'm in good shape. Now I walk with my WALKER.
 
RiverUp said:
I was looking at my calendar. I've been jogging for two weeks now. (Walk/Run) I go for30 minutes most mornings. The first week I "ran," I took an Epsom salt bath every day and that really worked for keeping soreness at bay. I secretly always wondered if Epsom salt baths were silly, ineffective pampering, but not so. Epsom salt is magnesium and it goes in through your skin. I have not had much soreness worth mentioning. By the way, an Epsom bath can be very relaxing if you suffer from anxiety/depression. I've lost a little over 3 pounds but have to maintain that loss and lose more.
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Congratulations on your weight loss RiverUp! I just ran an Epsom Salts bath for my husband, he's been having some muscle issues and it really helps him to relax. I take one too now and then. I'm a big fan of Magnesium, I take Mag Citrate daily and have Mag Oil to use topically for muscle pain or cramps.

I used to run/jog 5 miles some days, but that was in my 30s. I don't like the stress running puts on my knees anymore, so I just do brisk walking when I can. Just started going to the gym again this week and bounce around checking out the machines there. Do some bike and elliptical, and yesterday did a half hour on the treadmill for the first time in a long time, around 3mph walk pace. I'll eventually go up to a speed where I can still walk and not have to jog, maybe 3.4-3.6mph.
 
I'm still jogging 2 miles, three times a week. I run at the Y which has a full rubber floored track. I'm 68. On those days that I do not jog, I exercise for 45 minutes on the Nordic Track Cross-country skier. The jogging or Nordic Track exercise is the last thing I do every day in my exercise routine. In addition, every day I lift weights (free and Machine)and complete a full military set of body weight exercises. The standard Military pushups and the shoulder tap Planks are the exercises I fear the most.

Three years ago, I lost 128 lbs and I have been able to keep it off. It does take dedication and time. This is my routine 7 days a week. I have asked my doctors several times about my exercise routine and my age. His response, ...it's working, don't stop. So I continue.
 
Well done on your weight loss Needshave, 128 pounds is a big accomplishment and it's great that you've been able to keep it off....kudos! :applause2:
 
Thanks, SeaBreeze. It's something I have to be aware of all the time and the endless food on the Cruise ships does not help!
 
Jogging is out for me due to a bad knee but I walk at a about 2mph and that seems to be a comfortable pace for me.
Now that the snow is melting with the warmer weather Im off the treadmill and back outside again, where I go twice as far
because I love the fresh air and meeting others that are out there doing the same thing.
Ive shed just about 60 lbs since last September so Im almost half way to where I want to be..
 
Hi all

I started a "Couch to 5k" program in September last year and made good progress. I was jogging the 5k just before Christmas but then got poorly - then injured - so it's pretty much gone now. I'm photographing the 5k race/run I was supposed to be aiming at this Sunday so I'm hoping that will inspire me to start again!
 
Oy....That's inspiring! I wish you the best.

I jog on a regular basis as well, and this time of the year, I do all my jogging at the YMCA. But i enjoy it. I have found that occasionally i will be running on the track and a younger guy will be running alongside me and I tend to try and keep pace with him. The mind tells me I can, the body says NO stupid!, maintain your pace so I eventually back off.. So It works for me.

Hopefully with Spring somewhere in the future, you will be able to get back out there jogging. If you get a chance, post some of your pictures!
 
You know what? I think those of you that are exercising with your walkers are just the cat's meow! Absolutely, if one day I'm using
a walker, I'll be joining you. We can do races in the halls! It is so good for us to keep moving if we can. Well, here is the news on my injured knee. It only took a little over a week and there is no pain. I'm not running for now, but am walking.

I'm pretty sure I gained back the three pounds I had lost. This message is all jumping around, but regarding diet, I think it is good to have a balanced meal every day because this is satisfying and one doesn't eat the wrong foods as much. It has been a very long time since I was overweight, so it is hard to remember how I used to lose weight. Scrutinizing what you are eating is one key. Like are you eating red beans and rice (yum) or are you eating pork chops smothered in gravy? See what I mean? You'll understand when you are older. Oh! Wait!!!!! :confused:

If your main meal is satisfying, you can avoid "stuffing" yourself and stay just a little hungry but not enough to bother you.

I don't have time to cook properly right now, but will after we paint the house, hopefully. I will keep walking and using my elliptical
machine which does provide a very nice 30 minute workout.
 

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