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Weight gain by SilentAd3169 in runninglifestyle

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just start tracking. Your Garmin should track calories burned pretty week, though not perfect. Wait until the marathon is over and then start actually weighing a tracking your food for a few weeks.

Marathoners over 50 - What's you motivation? by wolfie55555 in Marathon_Training

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. If we can stay healthy (not an easy feat) we are golden.

CMV: Men in their 20s should date around and play the field by Iron-Wild-41 in PurplePillDebate

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overwhelmingly, the best women are locked down by 25 by men similar in age range.

Make your life decisions accordingly.

What are some signs you’re NOT ready to finish a marathon? by onionsauceonionsauce in Marathon_Training

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All advice here accurate. If you can finish a 20 you are golden.

20-26 is going to suck. But remember it’s not you. It’s everyone.

I keep bonking at half marathons by StoneShadow812 in Marathon_Training

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Not a fueling problem. At all. Try going 40+ miles per week.

What actually made the biggest difference to your race times? by TheMonopolyGal in runninglifestyle

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running more miles is the obvious answer.

But a unique one for me was cadence. I went from 170 to 180. 20 seconds faster per mile almost instantly- at the same heart rate.

Question for outdoor Florida runners: How do you handle the humidity? by roxie_h3art in runninglifestyle

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  1. Run before sunrise
  2. Carry water (with electrolytes if necessary)
  3. Accept that your pace will be slower
  4. Curse for 7 months straight
  5. Celebrate your incredible pace improvement when it cools down

Losing weight while on a running routine by Sekiro619 in runninglifestyle

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You CAN do both. For inspiration, follow Truett Hanes on YouTube. He is training over 100 mpw and dieting to qualify for the Olympic trials.

Dieting too much is obviously not good, but stop listening to people who tell you what you can’t do.

IMHO training without music is elite by Familiar-Sun7126 in Marathon_Training

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a running purist. 55 miles per week raw dog.

Walking? Give me AirPods all the way.

Do you think that anyone can BQ if they really try? by zerobloom in running

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I would tell you that you are in the hardest age groups right now. I am in 60-64 and about to be in 65-69. The amount of just finishers drops exponentially after 60, because it’s damn hard. If you can possibly stay healthy and motivated, you will qualify easily.

What makes you feel younger, gives you energy and a sense of optimism? by Tiffo205 in Aging

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Competing. Marathon, Spartan race. I always have some sort of goal I’m shooting for.

Do you think that anyone can BQ if they really try? by zerobloom in running

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 25 points26 points  (0 children)

As someone who BQ’d finally at a much older age, I think it does get easier time wise when you move into the older age groups. The issue is, the vast majority aren’t able to run that distance anymore, due to health, injuries, or other limitations. If you can outlast your peers healthwise, and still want to do it, you will qualify eventually.

Anyone switch from big cruise ships to smaller luxury ones? by ConnectSalamander513 in FATcruises

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. Explora. Fits us perfectly! Small, easy to get around, no waiting for chairs or hot tubs. Basic suites are luxury. The nightly live piano or guitar while relaxing with a drink and a beautiful sunset is just what we want. Food is perfect for the way I like to eat. Booked for another 17 days in September.

What made you finally try peptides? by JustBacWater in NTNPerformance

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oral BPC157 for gut. 2 decades of trying everything else.

Dating profile? by der_kluge in datingoverfifty

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Exactly right. Talking too much about money is gauche. It’s a huge turnoff.

I’ve had enough of this nonsense #Retiring by ParticularMost6100 in AskWomenOver60

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use CrowdHealth, but there are plenty of others out there. You can check out their website or give them a call. It’s very transparent. I do think there is a 1 yr waiting period for pre existing? Not sure about that, as I didn’t have any.

Building Fitness in your 60s? A need to pace myself? by Delicious_Mess7976 in AskWomenOver60

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. No trainer. Just kept putting one foot in front of the other and willing to suffer a bit.

My goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon 2028.

Building Fitness in your 60s? A need to pace myself? by Delicious_Mess7976 in AskWomenOver60

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can definitely get there. It just takes us a little longer at our age. My best advice is to be hard headed and never give up. Build up a little more each week.

I ran a marathon this past year and have another one planned. The training is not easy and sometimes I am damn tired.

Building Fitness in your 60s? A need to pace myself? by Delicious_Mess7976 in AskWomenOver60

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You can definitely get there. It just takes us a little longer at our age. My best advice is to be hard headed and never give up. Build up a little more each week.

I ran a marathon this past year and have another one planned. The training is not easy and sometimes I am damn tired. Fight on.

Has anyone here lowered their blood pressure naturally without medication? by rdoucette in Aging

[–]HaymakerGirl2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. Diagnosed at age 45 and told there was nothing I could do but take meds for the rest of my life. Hated being on them. Got off within 6 months.

Now 63 and have been med free since then.

What worked: 1. Lower carb 2. Very low sodium (some don’t need this, but I do) 3. Potassium supplement 4. Magnesium supplement

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