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Originally Posted by Johnny199r
I've been able to jog/run again in the last few months after about 4 years of not being able to due to knee issues. Lots of rehab (physio, yoga, weight training etc).
I went vehicle-less in August and have biked quite a bit but as the weather turns, I've started running more. Last week i ran to work, I ran to the gym, I ran to pickup takeout from a restaurant, I'm starting to feel like Forest Gump. Instead of walking 30 minutes to work and being bored (when I don't bike) why not run and get there in half the time and feel like I got a workout? I'm really enjoying it.
I know some people who know me think I'm becoming even more weird since my breakup in August (my ex of 12 years split and I live alone now) since I dont have a car and bike and run everywhere as a 40 year old lawyer, but I really regret not living this way before. I'm really, really enjoying it.
Does anyone else run to get places?
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I'll walk to my local craft brewery (a little over 5K, so maybe 10-11K return), as I won't have one of their IPAs and drive. Not worth the risk.
I'll park and walk anywhere downtown (unless it's freakin' cold or too rainy).
I have a friend that has never owned a car (not sure if he has a drivers license) and bikes/runs everywhere. If he has a marathon across town? Bike there, run the marathon, bike home.
For me, it's way harder to live a car-free lifestyle as I live in a small town. I tend to work in Downtown Sydney most days, my office is in North Sydney, make frequent appearances in Wagmatcook, and Gardner Mines. Throw in dropping kids off at school and daycare. Yeah, it's just not in the
CARds if you will.