Yesterday I completed my first half marathon for many years. What is an event or sport that you have come back to?

[molonski2]

I was a decent junior golfer at 16 , I gave it up pretty much by 23 , well I gave up all the tournaments , as I wasn't going to make money or make " it " . I started , came back to running just to see if I could do it.

When have you made some form of come back?
And anyone with some technique suggestions for distance running? Honestly , and in the extreme heat I found the run difficult.

[DryGermanGuy]

I would like to pick up skateboarding again, that was a lot of fun as a teenager. But congratulations on your half-marathon, I wonder if I could make it. 10km was my maximum so far and that took a piece out of me. 😮‍💨

[molonski2]

I have a skateboard behind me , I'd love to get back on it too..
I started doing 10.5 s - not at any great speed , slow , but I really wanted to try the 1/2 ,
I didn't train , just entered and forced myself. Honestly , it was a lot / lot tougher , for me anyhow , I couldn't quite believe how much more difficult , the muscle hangover has been worse too , but I did 30 minutes in the pool , felt so much better in water.

[OneViewpoint]

It was skiing for me. Life just got in the way. I came back to it after a couple of decades away and I'm better than ever.

[molonski2]

So your performance is better than previous? Why do you think?

[OneViewpoint]

I grew up. I'm still in good shape but I've lost all fear. Skiing is dealing with fear on a steep slope or on ice. You have to commit and go for it with confidence. I do that better now than I did in my 20's and 30's. All the skills came back really fast. As they say, like riding a bike.

Also, to be honest the equipment, skis, bindings, and boots have all seen marked improvements over the 2 decades I was out of the sport. The 2 pair of skis I use now are just so easy to ski well on.

[molonski2]

Got you , makes sense.

And same as golf equipment with point 2 .
Anyhow , well done , thats great.

[exitseven]

Wow, that is awesome. A few years ago I went to see an orthopedic surgeon to see if there was a surgical fix for my bad achilles tendons. I used to run marathons until the injuries piled up. I wanted to get back into it but the doc said he could go in and clean out the scar tissue but I would just tear it up again running another marathon. Now I have a fake hip so now it is official that I will never run again.

[molonski2]

Sorry to hear that..
This is my exact reason for no training , I see many people so keen ( like you were ) get injured.
My daughter ( a dietician ) also confirmed this is the case with many of her clients , plus my ex boss ( now deceased ) so keen and fit , basically killed himself with his mindset.
So I will keep it casual with low expectations I think , high expectations killed me as a golfer too. I'm happy to just complete the distance.
And thankyou so much , appreciated.

[exitseven]

yes I have 2 speeds OFF and 11

[molonski2]

Right I see 😁

[andreasderjuengere]

I finish a 1% marathon each other day.

What gets me back usually: beers in my fridge

[molonski2]

Very testing in our climate , and this is a world class event.
There is a big run over your way in about 2 months.

[andreasderjuengere]

Last time I tried something more challenging, I ended up in ICU for 4 days. But offer me a new cave - and I'm in :)

[molonski2]

Im into fitness anyhow , making it was never an issue , but moving up from 10.5 was a massive challenge. Really great event , very well organised.

[Dongie]

Well way to go man! Keep it up!! 🏆

[molonski2]

Thanks mate , yeah started a few years ago , but had never done 21k previous.

I did complete a full marathon in the 80s , with no training or practise.

[NicholasRedone]

You're doing the best you can 🏁🏃🏻‍♂️

[Tangxiaoxue]

太棒了！~继续努力，结果会证明一切！有空的时候关注我，一起骑行吧！

[JackCarter]

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