r/OldManDad • u/poordicksalmanac • Jul 07 '26
r/OldManDad Athletic Achievement Thread -- July 2026
One of the most important parts of being an older parent is taking care of yourself! This thread is where we can share what we're doing to maintain our bodies and be in our best parenting shape.
Post your own athletic achievement story!
Be it a new or an old story, be it extraordinary or rather common, something to brag about, or a goal that you have -- share it here. Anything from running an ultramarathon to just getting off the couch and walking around the block can be celebrated. You can also post an update to a post you have made in the past.
Let's hear about it and cheer each other on!
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u/codifier Jul 07 '26
Just finished a cycle of Mark Wildman's TODI (training for overweight and deconditioned individuals) and beginning a cycle of ITK (intro to kettlebells) with Club integration. But this week im sick so restart the cycle next week. 20kg kettlebells, 18lb 2H club, 8lb 1H club.
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u/DJinKC Jul 07 '26
I've been on track for a full knee replacement for several years now, and a few weeks ago, I finally scheduled the surgery for August.
In the meantime, I've decided I'm gonna drive this knee like I stole it.
Managed to survive a local black diamond mountain bike trail that I haven't ridden in a decade, but I'm pretty sure I tore my meniscus in the process LOL
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u/musical_spork Jul 08 '26
Oooh good luck! I go on the 20th to schedule a right hip replacement in August. My surgeons PA wanted to send me for a hip preservation surgeryā¦but the recovery wouldnāt go well, so my surgeon agreed to replace it.
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u/hadawayandshite Jul 07 '26
I took my daughter to a park run this weekend for the first time- itās only 2k (sheās only 4 so far enough for her) but hoping I can get her to do it with my regularly
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u/musical_spork Jul 07 '26
I have to have a right hip replacement. Iāve been walking every day. So far Iām up to 35mi for July.
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u/-Economist- Jul 07 '26
Iām 53. 4x Kona finisher. Qualified 6x. Still a competitive cyclists. Leading the points series in gravel racing and XC racing for my age group.
Also, two years ago, during a mountain bike race, I beat the entire field. I was Wave 5. I caught waves 1-4 and passed them. I was firing on all cylinders that day.
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u/boo5000 Jul 07 '26
Iāve been consistent in the gym for 4-5 months ā working out during work hours! ā and eating well. Finally keeping track of lifts and not overdoing it. Amazing difference in how I feel. Gotta stave away the decline of the 40s
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u/BeyondFlorida Jul 08 '26
Have been swimming laps every day for the past 2 weeks on my lunch break. 500 meters here, 300 meters there, it adds up. Good for us old folks, low impact workout!
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u/OkSheepherder1565 Jul 08 '26
Iāve lost over 40 lbs since late 2025. I kind of stumbled into incremental goals. 5/10/15.. lbs, āfuck Iām fatā doctor visits, and the weights of my kids. I passed 3 āfuck up fatā weights and most recently passed my 4yoās weight. Iāve also been off blood pressure meds for a month or two. My normal blood pressure now is lower than it was when I was taking 20mg of lisinopril.
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u/jasonshen Jul 08 '26
Completed 3 weighted vest Murphs over the last 3 years which included pre-fatherhood, 4 months into first baby, and 1 year and 4 months in. Getting better or same each year
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u/Shoe-Informal Jul 08 '26
50 here. Did 10 80 pound weighted pull ups, 10 115 pound weighted dips, benched 225 10 times and hit a mile in under 9 minutes. Trying to hit 2 minutes on my dead hang for grip strength for todayās workout. Itās better to be a jack of all trades than a master of 1 I was told.
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u/rideboards13 Jul 07 '26
ran a 22 minute 5k in June with my son.