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I read somewhere that people had identified genetic variations linked to enjoyment of exercise. What I don't remember is if they controlled for trait neuroticism (tendency to depression and anxiety), which is strongly heritable and a big part of what keeps me doing it to excess.
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11-04-21, 03:47 PM
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True, oil & vinegar on an Italian combo is delish, but too messy when not at home.
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11-04-21, 03:50 PM
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11-04-21, 03:52 PM
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I've never had one of those, although it sounds like a po-boy.
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) as on a bike. However, there are so many people with painful looking, inefficient, gaits and weird mannerisms that I pretty much agree.
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Trained, efficient, runners look as happy as roadies and, having been one, I was just as happy out for a good run (when I was relatively injury free ) as on a bike. However, there are so many people with painful looking, inefficient, gaits and weird mannerisms that I pretty much agree.
) as on a bike. However, there are so many people with painful looking, inefficient, gaits and weird mannerisms that I pretty much agree.
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I was rolling along with the small group of buddies, enjoying an easy tempo and a good chat. Approaching us on our side of the road was a female runner. She had the gait of an experienced runner, and her face told the story of discomfort. Moments later, a female cyclist pedaled by on the opposite side of the road, wearing a big smile. Anecdotal, to be sure, but it still exemplifies Mrs. F's observation.
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i get that. No one smiles when they are suffering. I still haven't seen a runner smile...ever.
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I used to run when I was a ute, and I can tell you that I was having fun, especially at times when I probably looked unhappy, or at least not happy.
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On that note, I saw this yesterday - new record for an ultra-dumb running event. You've gotta run a four mile loop at the top of the hour, last person left wins. This dude did it 85 consecutive hours. 
https://www.insidehook.com/daily_bri...racing-running
https://www.insidehook.com/daily_bri...racing-running
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I spent a small window of time running, and did quite enjoy trail running, especially.
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Apparently Peloton's earnings call wasn't a roaring success.....
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I was rolling along with the small group of buddies, enjoying an easy tempo and a good chat. Approaching us on our side of the road was a female runner. She had the gait of an experienced runner, and her face told the story of discomfort. Moments later, a female cyclist pedaled by on the opposite side of the road, wearing a big smile. Anecdotal, to be sure, but it still exemplifies Mrs. F's observation.
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When I was a ute, I enjoyed it a lot, mostly I think because I was in shape for it and pounding out the miles made me feel strong. When I was older, the times I started running again, I never reached the point where it was enjoyable. It mostly made me feel old and fat - which is reasonable, since that's what I was.
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Back from my podcast activity on the beautiful UT campus, MoAlpha.
There were about 40 people there. Lots of talk about $&^(
Some bonus UT/UT jr. humour. David French gets it.
Find it where you listen to your podcasts.
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And speaking of the flu shot, I see the UK has approved an anti-Covid capsule.
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Apropos of which, my siblings and I were discussing FitBits and health-tracking smartphone apps. Seems as if these things both fail to track exercise you're doing (my brother who walks every day has only walked 0.3 miles this week, per his iPhone), or they can be spoofed (my sister mentioned a woman she knew who increased her daily step count by sitting at her desk, swinging her arm).
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On that note, I saw this yesterday - new record for an ultra-dumb running event. You've gotta run a four mile loop at the top of the hour, last person left wins. This dude did it 85 consecutive hours.
https://www.insidehook.com/daily_bri...racing-running
https://www.insidehook.com/daily_bri...racing-running
East Coast 24 Hour Track Event - October 30, 2021 (ultrasignup.com)
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