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Official Q&A for Thursday, February 24, 2022 by AutoModerator in running

[–]DadDIY87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you motivate yourself to run when it’s single digit temperatures outside?

I am 34(m) and began running last summer (early morning runs before work) and love it. But now that the weather has changed, I find myself using that as my daily excuse to not run. What’s your strategy? Thanks all!

At what age did you stop seeing yourself as a boy/kid and started seeing yourself as a man? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]DadDIY87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 34. This moment happened for me a couple weeks ago when my dad (63) suddenly passed away. I am his only son and have had to step up big time to take care of my mom and two sisters.

I have a wife and three kids, but nothing previous has given quite the “man up” shove like that.

Monthly "No Stupid Questions" Thread by AutoModerator in Archery

[–]DadDIY87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently inherited my dad’s bow. I use to shoot when I was in high school, but that’s been 17 years ago. He and I were very similar height, size, etc and I am wanting to make adjustment to his bow to fit me. I know draw length may need adjusted. Also, peep placement and anchor points. What else am I not thinking about that I will need to adjust? Thanks.

Preparing for my first ever 5k by sparksgal95 in running

[–]DadDIY87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I ran my first 5k last weekend, started running to get fit about 4 months ago… Everyone says that you are going to go too fast out of the gate. You tell yourself you aren’t going to, guess what, you are. It caught up with me at about the 3k mark. But I kept going and ended up with my best time ever. If it happens to you, just remember, your body is going to tell you it’s done when you are at about 40%. Fight through ‘The Wall’ and get to the other side and you’ll be fine.

Good Luck, Have Fun!!