Congrats on the move! Hope you enjoy your new environs.
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That’s great! Have fun exploring the new area and finding new places to run.
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Fallgirl - I love running for exploring new areas! Enjoy!
sushiritto - wondering why you are wearing the 20 lb vest when running? A friend of mine uses it for osteoporosis when walking. I’ve been thinking about borrowing it.
Did a 3 mile run today (whew!). Ran w/my 30-something neighbor and she kept me motivated!
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Yesterday I did 2-3 hours of gardening, lift a whole Home Depot kind of container, full of clay and dirt, this morning I found out my sticky middle finger on my right hand is no longer sticky. Something must have happened yesterday. It’s a problem I’ve been trying to fix without surgery for at least 20 years. Amazing. Now I have to do something to my left finger. But no more pain in the morning when I squeeze my middle finger, yay!
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@Colorado_mom Yes, definitely dedicated, thank you. Some might call it obessed though. 
@Jolynne_Smyth I wear a weight vest to increase resistance for bodyweight type exercises like pull-ups, running and push-ups.
However, in this case, the “Murph,” a memoriam to a fallen soldier, is considered a legendary workout performed on Memorial Day. The workout “prescribes” a weight vest (20 lbs for men, 14 lbs for women) to be used, but I’d say most who do this workout each year, don’t use the weight vest.
The thing is, you can’t just wake up on Memorial Day and decide to do the workout. It’s a brutal workout, so my exercise program usually begins prep work about 4-6 weeks before Memorial Day.
Fortunately for me, it’s a fantastic full body workout to do year round, which I do, so I feel I’m already prepared.
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Just wanted to add that if you want to add lean muscle mass and burn fat like crazy, the Murph can be easily scaled to your fitness level, for example(s):
Running: fast walking, rowing and biking. Swimming if you have a pool at home or nearby.
Pull-ups: hang and use resistance bands or perform ring rows.
Push-ups: use a bench and perform incline pushups or light bench pressing.
Squats: if you cannot squat to parallel or below parallel preferably, then https://www.crossfit.com/essentials/squat-progression
Before I lost all that weight, people at the local community college measured my fat level, I was not in the fat or overweight category, so I now just focus on shrinking my waistline, that is a definite measure of health. Why, they ask this in my health survey every year. It must mean something.
Interesting, sushiritto. Sounds challenging - and for a good cause. I could do the runs but the upper body stuff would knock me out. Maybe I’ll try my friend’s vest and see how it goes and start some push-ups. I have an office with a door so maybe I could build it into the workday…
Abdominal fat increase risk of disease:
BMI and waist size are general measures of health condition, but they don’t really tell the whole story of a person’s health.
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Any recommendations for scalp sunscreen? I had always had fine/thin hair (alas thinner in recent years). I grew out my bangs during COVID, and now I seem vulnerable to sunburn where I part my hair. Not a fan of running with a hat so looking for other options.
Per this article, 10% of melanomas are on the scalp (but I assume more for men). Lots of products listed, with a variety of price points.
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I have lots of hair when I was younger, I still have them but my scalp is also thinning down, so for years now, I always have a hat, I feel comfortable wearing a hat, plus a hat was recommended 10-12 years ago to help with minor cataract problem. I have almost 10 hats in my household. This is where I splurge, lol.
I do a very lightweight baseball cap for running - with vents. I usually manage to keep it on for at least the first 2/3 of the run (take it off when running through shade). Not sure if that might help at all? I know things do heat up w/hats…
Alternatively, here’s an article on top scalp sunscreens… (edit to add: see you’ve already got recommendations in your article! maybe this might help as a cross-reference? The powder looked intriguing…!)
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Thanks! I did wear a baseball cap while running yesterday. Temp was in the low 50s, so it was tolerable. Happily it was adjusted for snug enough fit that the strong breeze didn’t blow it off.
When out running or walking I always wear prescription sunglasses (or transition lenses). That’s for eye protection from UV and for safety - I like to see far down the trail. Adding a hat would be even better. For gardening I wear my mother’s old straw hat. Thinking I ought to throw on a hat for walking too.
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I also always wear my prescription sunglasses when I am outside walking/running.
As for hats, I use hairclips to hold them in place if I am walking/running on a windy day.
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I can’t do hats (lots of thick curly wavy hair - which I appreciate most of the time!) but I have a large headband stash - some of them are pretty wide and would cover a good bit of top scalp.
My favs are these: Half Boho Bandeau® – Natural Life
I hand wash in the sink after a run and I have used them over and over and over and they are like new. Comfortable, nice stretch but not too TIGHT. Fun colors and prints. There is also a full bandeau but I have short hair the half size is plenty.
I don’t know maybe the sun can get through the headband material? It’s not thick but not overly thin.
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I have a few of those @abasket. they are nice.
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Today I played 30 minutes of pickle ball, but it’s starting to be too sunny and my husband didn’t wear any sun protection so we left early. It’s enjoyable but next time I’d probably go sooner, except I get a lazy morning where I enjoy my cup of coffee and walk around the yard, that must count for something to my health.
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I’ve always wanted to buy some prescription sunglasses. But just seems like a lot of effort. It’s been on my list of things to do for a long time. Choosing a style will be most difficult for me.
I wear my prescription sunglasses way more than my regular sunglasses. I’ve had 3 pairs of the exact same ones (well, one was black, other 2 have been tortoise). I’ve tried to pick others but then I and professionals at store decide ones I have are better for me.
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I always have a pair of prescription sunglasses and I wear them outside if it is the least bit sunny and for daytime driving. Expensive (mine are progressives) but I wear them so much it is worth it. There is a strong family history of cataracts and glaucoma so I am very protective of my eyes.
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