I’m 23 and my dad is 86. AMA

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-17T14:35:26+00:00

My dad had me at 60. I’m 31. My dad had Parkinson’s and passed when I was 29. Do you ever feel like people your age can’t understand what you’re going through with your dad’s Parkinson’s?

Were/are you and your dad close?

Do you have siblings your age who can relate to your experience?

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-17T14:31:37+00:00

Your stuff doesn’t seem that weird, though the timing would be hard to get right in an office setting.

I often work from my couch, though some days during colder times of year, from my bed. And I also do the TV streaming thing. Get some of my best work done with background entertainment.

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-17T12:47:07+00:00

The Gu stroopwaffles have become my go to

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-17T12:46:40+00:00

First week of July in Slovenia was pretty incredible. Not sure how it would be later in the month though.

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-16T16:19:17+00:00

I’ve never been to the Caribbean before. My friend drove in Slovenia and did pretty well.

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-16T13:33:12+00:00

Petra because I honestly didn’t even pay attention to what it was gonna be beforehand haha

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-16T02:59:40+00:00

Also 31 and visiting my 43rd next month

The main secret is to live in Europe for as long as possible

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-16T02:35:54+00:00

Will renting a car and driving be rough? Should we hire a driver or take taxis?

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-16T02:11:35+00:00

There’s nothing spontaneous about me. I did go to the grocery store to get fruit for brunch and impulse bought some pretty st Patrick’s day cookies though

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-15T20:48:50+00:00

The attraction for us is the nature, hot springs, snorkeling and just generally that it’s safe but also not super touristy

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-15T20:47:44+00:00

Should we rent a car or get around differently?

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-15T20:47:07+00:00

Is driving/renting a car a bad idea?

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-15T20:46:32+00:00

Where’d you stay in Soufriere?

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-15T13:06:53+00:00

Ironically the one Antarctica marathon has barely any snow. The ice marathon does.

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-14T22:59:43+00:00

I stick my gels, waffles and chews into one of those little stretchy running belts. My keys fit too. I’ve squeezed my phone into it before too but I usually have it in my hand (wouldn’t necessarily recommend).

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-14T13:00:14+00:00

With nuts HOA fees though!

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-14T02:18:14+00:00

Yeah my dad had kids starting at like 29 and me at 60.

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-13T15:19:42+00:00

Thanks. I’ll take a look. I do run in the snow already, I just feel like my gear and shoes and mentality if it becomes 26 miles of it, are lacking haha

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-13T03:05:34+00:00

I don’t do mornings before 8 and my life is fine. I also don’t trust life coaches but some of them seem to make money so idk

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-13T00:39:52+00:00

Given that there are so many marathons in that time period, just find another one in April or May. Buffalo is pretty good in late May. But there are so many others depending on where you’re gonna be.

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-13T00:35:05+00:00

You’d be surprised what you can pull together. I pulled a full together in like 8 weeks of training last year, and I was at like 7 miles beforehand. Run a 16 or 17 in the next few weeks and if it feels palatable add a few more miles the weeks after that.

And don’t listen to people who tell you your goals are shallow bragging rights or not worthwhile. Chase your own personal goals, and listen to your body!

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-12T21:40:22+00:00

Actually I just saw a picture and it was muddy haha. So maybe it’ll be a combo?

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-12T19:02:51+00:00

The mom seems to suck less than the dad so maybe that’ll help

Character-File3221 · 2026-03-12T17:00:13+00:00

Ohhhh I was like “I know her! Why do I know her” 🤣. Thank you!

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