You too, could have a body like mine.....

[Oldfloss]

Whether you could actually want one, of course is a completely different matter

Hi every one... I do not usually post selfies...but, this is me... last year...last October actually..( look at that sunshine ), in Wales, just after running a 10K.

Now, before you think that I am completely narcissistic... there is method in my madness.

Now we have all noted the news that our incredible leader Realfoodieclub , has stepped down after 10 + incredible years; where she has worked passionately and tirelessly for us... we are in the throes of change. The Admins are working together to develop and enhance all the wonderful strategies, which have made our forums so fantastic...and come up with new ideas too. So you may find some of us popping up in the most unexpected places... and there may be new faces and names appearing soon too.

Hence; here I am !

I have got the opportunity to work with the wonderful UnfitNoMore , on this forum as well as Couch and Bridge

So this is by way of an introduction to those runners, who have as yet, not had the ... err ... pleasure ??? of meeting me.

I am the Original Grey Snail...although latterly, my shell has got lighter,my trails have got longer and my snail speed has increased a tad

I am going to be appearing here, now and then, and sharing some thoughts with you, to help with the strength and the stamina we need to keep us running. In conjunction with the ideas already here too

I will be posting with some ideas for simple regimes, that you can use to suit the level of running you are on. Exercises for some of your rest days... daily simple routines and some, dare I say, aimed specifically at the slightly more seasoned runner amongst us...( I am 69)

I shall be leaving the heavier exercise work and the technical stuff to those more qualified to advise!

The photo is there, merely to demonstrate that, by using regular strength and stamina exercises, we can keep our body healthy and strong, injury free and, hopefully in tip-top condition, and that in turn ensures our running is the best and most enjoyable it can be

Please... watch this space

Oldfloss x

[SpanishShuffle]

I'm watching 😉

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to SpanishShuffle]

Great stuff...I will be on the case tomorrow..xx

[AlMorr]

Good post from you Floss, so that wonderful photograph is you just after running a 10K, great, 😊👍.

I seem to be getting into the habit of running a 10K every other Wednesday, especially now that I have graduated to Graduate10.

Looking forward to further posts from you and UnfitNoMore here on Strength and Flex. 😊

[SpanishShuffle in reply to AlMorr]

How do you graduate to Graduate10 pls?

[AlMorr in reply to SpanishShuffle]

Hi SpanishShuffle, to graduate to Graduate10 you have run a 10K, I suppose the difference between the two is that with C25K you need to run 3/30 minute runs in week 9 of C25K, with Graduate 10, you only have to run one 10K to graduate 🎓

[SpanishShuffle in reply to AlMorr]

I did it this morning 👍😉

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to SpanishShuffle]

Head across to the Bridge to 10K Graduation Badge link🙂

Well done you!!!

[SpanishShuffle in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks you...yes..that was when I was getting back on track after a spell on the IC...I am really excited about this and linking it in with Couch too..and maybe a photo from you too...We need to show folk what we seasoned runners are doing

[Granspeed]

😳

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Granspeed]

🙂

[linda9389]

Go you OF! You really do have your hands full on HU, you're amazing. Thank you 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

Thanks you...this is very early days..but we are working on linking this with the other sister forums...hoping that certainly from Couch, we can link everything in...and benefit all of us. X

[LiisaM]

So I've got an off-the-wall question: how do you manage colds or getting sick? Would you run anyway with a cold? and how long after something more wretched--like the flu, for example? The reason I'm asking is that I got my son's cold.... : (

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to LiisaM]

The general rule..above the neck...fine..as long as you dan breathe easily..below the neck and on the chest, no.

Flu.. true flu..you need to fully recover and then take a week to recuperate and feel really well.

If you are on antibiotics you don't run until you gave finished the course

[Realfoodieclub in reply to LiisaM]

For me, If I feel a cold coming on, I dial it all down a notch, mainly because I have gone out with a slight cold pushed myself on a run and next day sore throat, runny nose the lot rather than just a sniffle. I find just taking it easy for a week (walking only sometimes). I can just pick up the pace the next week. I hope it goes soon for you, Rfc x

[Realfoodieclub]

I love this photo of you Floss, I am reaping the benefits of weekly strength and flex workouts. They really do help, like everyone I need some accountability and this forum is great for that. Thank you to both of you for keeping me S&Fing 😀. Rfc x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you! I am delighted to be here and it will keep me on track too!

We need to have the support of our forum friends

[SuzyKK]

Yeah Oldfloss great photo & yes to all the advice you can give to those of us who are 'mature' in years if not personality!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to SuzyKK]

Thanks you..we are going to do this together and it's going to be fun too

"Aging is not lost youth.. but a new stage of opportunity and strength"

Oh yes!!!

[backintime]

You look amazing OF, although I shouldn't be surprised because you ARE amazing.

I will get around to Strength and Flex...I just need more than 24 hours in a day : (

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to backintime]

Thank you!!! And..I am going to be posting some simple quick routines that hopefully...folk will be able to fit into life!!

[backintime in reply to Oldfloss]

That would certainly help.....can you make each day 25 hours too ?

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to backintime]

Well..anything is possible...but miracles may take a little longer

[UnfitNoMore]

Welcome Oldfloss... absolute pleasure to have you over here and to work with you.

I did my first 10k not long after that photo... but I wasn’t quite so energetic afterwards... you’d only have been able to get a shot like that of me if there was a forklift involved 🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Love it..and so good to be here..this will keep me right on target too..x

[Dexy5]

Looking good Oldfloss.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks you..strength and stamina for snails...awesome eh?

[Bluebirdrunner]

I love this pic of you jumping for Joy, Floss, getting back to 10k again after a spell on the IC.😊

You always come back stronger and have gone on to achieve so much...💪I'd love it if you share your ideas and strenghening regime with us, and knowing you are watching over us will help to keep me invested in this important side of my running. I need prodding!

(As did Rfc and UNM does) Great teamwork! 😊xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I love this too... I was so glad to be back on it and I do know that the work I try to maintain on keeping my body strong, does pay off...

It is great to be part of this forum for a while and sharing our ideas and tips together. It will keep us all on track I hope... and UnfitNoMore and Realfoodieclub have done a super job supporting us with all the strategies and challenges for us all

Thank you x

[sunrisesunset]

I'm not interested in running but I'm very interested in looking that good at 69! Thanks for the inspiration.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to sunrisesunset]

Okay...well we can arrange that..

[skysue16]

It will be fantastic to have your advice and exercise suggestions OF 😊. Great photo - I remember it from last year.

[AliHC]

Great Post Oldfloss 😊

Strength & Flex & Levitation ❤️

Looking forward to it x