How difficult is it to fit a lock?

[Penners]

Jaqy, the trick is to smile just enough to look as though you're being terribly brave, but not so much as to give the impression that you're without pain.

Phrases such as, "Please don't worry about me - I'll be all right", can also be useful.

 

[Penners]

Which just goes to confirm my theory (developed after years of observation) that middle-aged cripples were, invariably, very athletic when young

My old dad, the retired orthopaedic surgeon, would entirely agree with you, adding his view that anyone over about 30 years of age* should not be running as a routine exercise if they value the future of their hip and knee joints.


*However, I'm sure that Jaqy doesn't fall into this group!

 

[Flyfisher]

I remember listening to a radio programme about Sebastian Coe and how his father would accompany him during his training runs over the hills in his car. Whenever Seb reached the top of a hill his father would drive him down in the car so that he would avoid the serious jarring, and consequent risk of injury, when running downhill.

I certainly wish Jaqy a speedy recovery, but there's a certain irony that a 'charity run' should end up resulting in the need for orthopaedic treatment. It may be more financially beneficial to the health service not to go out running in the first place. :?

 

[Tom]

...but there's a certain irony that a 'charity run' should end up resulting in the need for orthopaedic treatment. It may be more financially beneficial to the health service not to go out running in the first place. :?

OMG, to add to the list of my negative activities, I'm now a drain on the NHS!! :shock: :wink:

 

[Tom]

Not much chance of running downhill where I am, FF. Well, not anything serious anyway. I used to run years and years ago ( as well as horse riding and ice skating) but then gave it up until about 3 years ago. To be fair, the injuries are probably partially my own fault; improving my distance too quickly and thinking I'm still at an age when I can get away with things :roll: The trouble is, I don't like to be idle. I've had a bad back ever since I was 18 and suffer with sciatica and disc pain quite a lot. But, to be honest, I find the less I do the less I can do. I'm far better if I keep mobile and supple and keep the muscles in my back strong to help support my bones. It's just that I push things sometimes; not because I'm a super-hero but out of frustration. And the older I get the more frustrating I'm finding it :roll: And unfortunately, Penners, I am well over 30...but thank you anyway

 

[Tom]

Jaqy, the trick is to smile just enough to look as though you're being terribly brave, but not so much as to give the impression that you're without pain.

Phrases such as, "Please don't worry about me - I'll be all right", can also be useful.

You see, I couldn't do that. It's more like, "Get out of my way! I'm perfectly capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling that very big and bulky weighty thing on my own!!" I really am the world's worst at asking for help :roll:

 

[Moo]

I used to run years and years ago ( as well as horse riding and ice skating) .....
..... I've had a bad back ever since I was 18 and suffer with sciatica and disc pain quite a lot.

I rest my case.

 

[Tom]

I used to run years and years ago ( as well as horse riding and ice skating) .....
..... I've had a bad back ever since I was 18 and suffer with sciatica and disc pain quite a lot.

I rest my case.

Actually, the reason for my bad back rests firmly in the lap of my eldest son :wink:

 

[middi]

I hear that swain flu is making a come back

( I bet that will stop you using so smany smileys in your posts)

( get well soon :wink: )

Middi

 

[Feltwell]

Is it an urban myth or did the American who "invented" (OK - popularised) jogging not eventually die of a heart attack?

My excuse is I'm built for comfort, not speed.

The problem I have is 2 men who work for me - one is 61 (but could easily pass for 50), runs at least 6 miles twice a week and regularly does full and half marathons in very acceptable times.

The other is 54 - he starts work at 6am every day, finishes at 2:30 in the afternoon and goes straight to the Wrekin (local large hill and Shropshire landmark) where he runs up and down it - every day, come rain or shine - sometimes twice if he's feeling particularly perky.



Disgustingly energetic the pair of them! Of course they never like to remind me how much older than me and more fit than me they are......

 

[Tom]

Thank you, Middi I am slowly feeling better.

I have to say, I've felt far less energetic since I've been unable to run. I should really be going to the gym far more than I do (to help retain my CV fitness and core strength) but the trouble is, there's always some really fit b@st@rd giving it what-for on the treadmill and it p*sses me off :lol: :roll:

 

[Flyfisher]

. . . . as well as horse riding . . . .

Mrs FF has occasional back problems that she attributes to competitive show-jumping during her teens. She says that a lot of her fellow riders also had similar problems.

I can't claim to have ridden enough to have suffered any lasting effects, but if I started again today I would fear more for the horse's back than my own. :lol:

 

[Flyfisher]

The problem I have is 2 men who work for me - one is 61 (but could easily pass for 50), runs at least 6 miles twice a week and regularly does full and half marathons in very acceptable times.

My father is 75 and has been a 'serious amateur' runner since his schooldays and it's only in the last five years or so that he has given up competitive running. He used to struggle a bit with a marathon (though has managed 2hrs 50 mins, which is pretty respectable) but was able to manage 20km runs with seemingly little effort.

Unfortunately for me, his athleticism seems to have skipped a generation.

 

[Penners]

Mrs FF has occasional back problems that she attributes to competitive show-jumping during her teens.

Ah, the trick there is to use a horse.


Don't you dare tell her I said that.

 

[Flyfisher]

:lol: