Random Rants

[Matt]

Just bought a pair of Hokas. The preferred running shoe of old men.

[Giles]

And in my case - preferred walking boots....

[Tago Mago]

@Matt if it’s any consolation, I think you are young at heart

[Nik]

So not gout then?

[Brian]

I can pick my 7 year old up wrestle with him
Carry heavy boxes furniture etc and everything’s fine
Go to pick a pen up off the floor and do my back in in seconds go figure

[T4920]

@Brian this is so relatable...

In relatively good shape at 33, but my lower back has geriatric levels of dexterity...

[Brian]

@T4920 I’m 43 and never had an issue untill a couple of years ago
I put it down to getting older but it still makes no sense that moving a sofa or concrete dining table as I did on the weekend but picked a pen up off the floor today at work and almost couldn’t stand afterwards

[T4920]

@Brian it's getting there that my problem, then I'll concede, and bend my knees to almighty cracks

Same though, I do rock climbing at a decent level, can run a half marathon at a moments notice, but that damn pen on the floor...

I should really take up yoga

[Matt]

I feel all this pain with you guys.

@Nik no not gout. The cortisone seems to be settling in nicely. I found a great deal on a pair of Hoka Gaviota 4 on eBay which provide the forefoot rocker I’ll need for my toe and also the stability I’ll need for my over pronation.

@Tago-Mago thank you. I assume this youthful persona is mostly a byproduct of high levels of immaturity and petulance. Which I’m ok with

I’ve found momentum is key. I can run all day long, the stopping is when it gets ugly.

[flannel slut]

@Matt sounds like you've got footwear squared away but may want to check these out as well... https://www.oofos.com/?gclid=d5bcef33650217cb763d8a415113af3f&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=d5bcef33650217cb763d8a415113af3f&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing|Search|Brand|Top Level|RLSA|Alpha&utm_term=oofos sandals&utm_content=B|OOFOS|All Women's Visitors|EX
I own a pair of their slides. They are an eyesore but outstanding recovery footwear

[Jett129]

@Matt said in Random Rants:

I feel all this pain with you guys.

I can run all day long, the stopping is when it gets ugly.

Best quote ever. Definitely Tombstone worthy.

[Matt]

@flannel-slut thanks for the tip! I have some recovery slides from Crocs that do pretty well.

[Oaktavia]

I almost thought this was going to be fun to attend, but it appears to be a denim rhinestone event.

[popvulture]

Dude you should go bedazzle some IH with the ol' gals

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia lol no bedazzled raws in your future?

[WhiskeySandwich]

@popvulture haha you beat me to it!

[Oaktavia]

Hahahaha

[Nocturama]

When you’re driving through Cheltenham town centre and see @EdH walking the dog, but the traffic is too heavy to stop and say hello!
Nice cuffs today!

[EdH]

@Nocturama

[EdH]

@T4920 said in Random Rants:

but my lower back has geriatric levels of dexterity

@T4920 said in Random Rants:

I should really take up yoga

Try weighted squats and deadlifts. Strengthening your lower back - provided you do it safely and sustainably, see a strength PT if necessary - is a great preventative. I read a study somewhere about strength athletes having lower levels of back injury than the general population, which sounds counterintuitive until you realise that most of what these guys do all day is strengthen their lower backs.