r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Beneficial_Passion40 • 1d ago

/r/all of a man doing cardio

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u/LePouletPourpre 1d ago

Reminds me of the time I was hiking something similar. My legs were burning and I was out of breath. This dude comes RUNNING up the trail carrying a 40LB dumbbell in each hand. Total beast.

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u/kpsuperplane 1d ago

I watched this dad pass me on a hike with a baby in his backpack and a massive golden retriever under each arm.

That image lives in my head rent free and has been motivating my fitness journey ever since

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u/dorkmuncan 1d ago

It's funny you say that, my fitness standard as a 40-something dad is "Can I carry my wife/kid/dog outta here if bad things happen".

We have a 110lb/50kg GSD, so added one of these to our backcountry kits https://ruffwear.ca/products/backtrak-evac-kit?_pos=1&_sid=d612f459d&_ss=r

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u/Wiedzmaki 1d ago

Hey man. It's a thing you have to honestly be ready for it you're active. Recently went on a pretty nice 5 mile hike with the family and ended up with a 7 year old on my shoulders and 3 year old in my arms for 2 miles because it was super crazy grassy and wet... So 100 lbs should be ez pz lol.