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While this sounds wonderful, I finally was able to run about a month ago For the first time in maybe 10 years. Finally got used to my 2nd new knee after over a year. The best I can do running is probably more like a jog, but I am 77 and it’s good for cardio.. My son (a personal trainer) was over so we went walking on the track across the street. I showed him how I was now able to run and he was surprised. He said he couldn’t tell if I actually got 1 foot off the ground while I was running, which would mean technically I was running. He then warned me of the dangers of running.
There are some real issues with people running if they have prostate cancer. I have damage to my L4 in my spine, L4 controls your legs. It has also been hit by radiation to remove a metastasis. Running could put too much stress on that L4. I have to watch that I don’t jar my body when I run. A lot of other people that have prostate cancer have had it in their spine and whether that resulted in weakened bones, is just something to think about.
I do go to the Track twice a day and Jog about half of the time, Still building up my stamina after a long time getting my knee to work. I can’t begin to compete with what you are doing because my body won’t take it. There are a lot of older people like myself, that are in this forum, we do the best we can.
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Jeff,
I'm absolutely so impressed!!! I'm sure you are being super careful.
My two cents worth of jogging/running advice is (first of all) purchase Hoka Bondi 8 or Hoka Bondi 9 running shoes (the absolute best for maximum cushioning).
I add a Dr. Scholls heel cushion (placed under the Bondi 8 heel) AND ALWAYS wear two layers of running socks.
I have never sustained a running injury AND I have never had even so much as a toe blister, after three years of jogging/running, with this approach.
If you go this route, make sure you get a large enough shoe size to accommodate the Dr. Scholl cushion AND a double layer of running socks.
Finally, ALWAYS jog/run on a rubberized track...hopefully a local high school or college track is nearby and available, even if only during certain times of the day.
If you feel joint soreness/any pain or something seems wrong, stop immediately, walk it off an call it a day....there's always tomorrow....
I always walk at least 0.50 mile, after my jog/run and I also have another "hack" that I know has helped me immensely....I always take a 30 minute therapy hot tub AFTER a run...I like the Hot Springs brand - "JetSetter LX"....if you go this route get a quality hot tub known for water jet therapy.
When outside temperatures are under 60F, I use the hot tub for a 30 minute "warm-up", doing my prerun stretches in the hot tub....then I'm fully "warmed up" and it makes my jog/run that much more enjoyable. This "hack" also minimizes "after run" joint soreness.
My 61 year old brother, who used to run long distance all the time when younger, cannot run now due to hamstring and knee injuries, so he uses an elliptical to get his Zone 2 training.
Another 66 year old brother, a lifelong long distance runner, and my two sons all have Garmin VivoActive 4 watches and we formed a "Runners Group" on Signal. We can see and share all our exercise activities and motivate each other, as we compete against ourselves in whatever personal goals we have set. Also a great way to share information regarding whatever we've been learning about exercise.
The Vivoactive 4 watch allows bluetooth "buds" AND you can download your favorite exercise music DIRECTLY to the watch...so there is no need to carry a phone, while exercising...then you can run to your favorite music!
IMHO exercising, for non-athletes (like myself) is primarily a matter of the will...all of us on a "long term" exercise treatment program need encouragement and motivation that is supplied by those who know and care about us. Maybe you have younger family members, or a friend or two, who could be part of such an exercise support group.
In any case, all the best as you apply yourself to your own personal exercise goals...as I like to say....exercise like your life depended on it 🙂