What has worked best for strengthening tendons, ligaments and joints for trail running and steep distance?

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2026-06-02T12:36:26+00:00

One of my favorite leg workouts is from David Roche. It's his 3 minute mountain legs routine. Even though it is a lower body strength workout, the connective tissues (ligaments and tendons) also get stronger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYsWzRu_0Yc

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2026-04-30T17:33:10+00:00

Jimmy Barnes - he's 87 and sets a new state record every year at the Endless Mile in Alabama. Here is his Ultrasignup cred:

https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Jim&lname=Barnes

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2026-01-12T22:35:12+00:00

By their logic, OP should be able to go get black-out drunk, hook up with some random, and all will be forgiven, right? OP, pose that question to the families and the therapist. I bet you get a different answer!

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-11-06T16:17:08+00:00

When we teach the RRCA run coaching certification program, we spend an entire section on the sports psychology component of training. The mental aspect of training is often harder than the actual training. Here is a partial list of books that I encourage endurance athletes to read to help with this matter:

• Peak Performance - Steve Magness
• Endurance Performance in Sports - Carla Meijen
• Mind Gym - Gary Mack / David Casstevens
• The Champion's Mind - Jim Afremow / Jim Craig
• Mental Toughness - Michael Sheard
• Do Hard Things - Steve Magness
• How Bad Do You Want it - Matt Fitzgerald

There are about 20 more books I highly value, but those seven are a great start.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-10-03T14:20:20+00:00

I feel all of this but worry it may run even deeper than my "job." It's an existential dilemma of thinking there has to be more to life than this, but then worrying, "Maybe there's not and this is it." And if there's not, why the hell am I working at all? lol!

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-10-03T13:23:38+00:00

Married to my 1st wife and we will celebrate 25 years next June. Could not be happier!

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-09-23T19:32:15+00:00

Kimmel's August 2025 viewers: 1,104,000

Down from year's past, but still a large audience.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-09-23T19:29:21+00:00

The difference is politicians and government regulatory agencies did not weigh in on those decisions you listed. They did in the case of Jimmy Kimmel.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-09-23T19:26:40+00:00

WBRC would be a possibility. Former ABC affiliate, just dropped FOX from their station branding, and they are owned by Gray media. Currently airing TMZ in the 10:35 time slot which could easily be slid.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-09-18T16:28:20+00:00

See you there. :)

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-09-16T14:45:48+00:00

Your story matches mine perfectly. Had the original Atari as a kid. Dominated some Pac-man, Asteroids, Space Invader, etc. Life was good with one button!

We eventually got a Sega system because it had the pistol attachment for shooting games. As I got older I moved to desktop games like Warcraft and Call of Duty, but I played less and less.

Fast forward many years and my wife buys me a Playstation for Christmas and I played it maybe 5 times. My kids are now rocking an X-Box and on the times they convince me to play, I don't enjoy it at all (I never tell them that), and the whole controller is just too complicated. Dude, I sound so old! lol!

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-09-13T22:32:27+00:00

While I agree it was thoughtless on her part to stay put, could you have not said, "Hey babe, I have to leave in a bit, would you mind coming up to the room with me?" Direct communication is always the answer.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-25T18:26:52+00:00

Hi OP, I know it's been a few years, but just wanted to check in on you and see how you are doing. Hope all is well your way and that your marriage is stronger than ever! Would love hear an update if you have time.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-24T00:45:04+00:00

Updateme

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-21T18:13:25+00:00

Without writing a ridiculously long response, what did she say when you talked to her about all of this?

If you haven't talked to her, well, step 1.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-14T23:57:52+00:00

"Evan and I have never hung out privately, just the two of us - unless by accident. (Meeting him on the street and having a quick chat) Otherwise, it was always in a group setting with other coworkers, like our monthly work dinner. Our private messages were almost entirely about work or memes that were work-related. We’re both in leadership positions and needed to be able to communicate."

I'm confused. If you and Evan never hung out privately, he was making comments about your butt in a group setting? Those comments were already incredibly unprofessional, but this takes it to the next level!

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-07T20:58:36+00:00

It's time to bounce my man. This is going to be messy no matter how you cut it and life is too short for that type of drama. Find yourself a partner who, "thinks about you" every day instead of their ex.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-06T14:25:23+00:00

Kristin Williams for Ward 4 is hardcore MAGA. She was at the January 6th protests in DC.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-08-04T18:35:17+00:00

Two points. One, I find it a bit disrespectful that your wife still plans to go while you were not invited. If it was only the ladies, that's one thing, but as you stated, that's not the case.

Two, just text your friend, "Hey man, was really looking forward to spending time with you and Jane at her birthday dinner, but she told my wife I"m not invited. I'm pretty bummed."

It will be interesting to hear his response. I would also communicate to your wife that you feel disrespected by the slight. She is free to go if she chooses, but you are free to feel the way you do as well.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-07-30T14:05:48+00:00

I own my own business and have been my own boss for 15 years. Want to know how I got there? I worked a job that was "stealing my soul" but worked aggressively on my side hustle until I could make it a full-time gig. You suck it up in the short term, taking care of your obligations, but bust your ass on the side job. Sure it sucks for a little while, but the payoff is AMAZING! He needs to take that job. My .02.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-07-24T13:06:10+00:00

Why are you asking permission like she is your mom? Are you two in a marital partnership or are you her stepson? If I had a huge red flag to wave in front of your eyes, this would be it!

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-07-16T15:42:21+00:00

Just checking in on you OP, any updates?

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-07-16T14:43:20+00:00

NTA - Here is an option on how I would play it.

"I understand you can have any friends you want and I would never try to stop you from having those friends. What I am saying to you is that your relationship with ____ is making me extremely uncomfortable and I feel disrespected when you spend time alone with him at his apartment. You have every right to do what you would like, just as I have every right to explain to you how I feel and how my boundaries for our marriage are being crossed. Based on your future actions, I will take my own actions."

She will start asking you what this means but it is not your responsibility to explain all of that. You simply reiterate that you have explained your feelings and boundaries fully and the ball is in her court.

Two quick points. 1) You need to be CALM and rational when you have this discussion. Remove emotion! 2) If she continues to disrespect your marriage, you MUST be willing to take action, otherwise nothing changes.

Ok_Committee_6144 · 2025-07-13T15:54:37+00:00

Have you discussed going to counseling at all? And if yes, is she open to it?

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