• @jboy
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    1 month ago

    “All you need is a pair of running shoes!” And another. And another. And another. Ad infinitum $$$

      • @jboy
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        51 month ago

        Sweat-wicking shirts! Compression socks! Non-bouncing shades! UV-proof hats! Neck buffs! Trail shoes! Gaiters! Racing shoes, carbon-plated! Recovery flipflops! Base layers! Jackets, rain and windproof! Reflective gear! A smartwatch! Training plans! Runners’ memoirs! Club membership! Race signup fees! Gels! Electrolyte mix! Protein bars!

        And have you tried spirulina, it does wonders for recovery (so they say)

    • OpenStars
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      91 month ago

      But how expensive is obesity?

      Those shoes are damn worth it!

        • OpenStars
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          21 month ago

          Fair, but a lot of people have emotional issues that make that difficult, and running can be a fun activity. Bonus: it helps someone learn just exactly how much that “100 calories” is worth - by converting into a measurement system that they already know (time to burn it off), it can help to prioritize eating goals in the future.

          Exercise also has many other benefits beyond weight control though, such as heart health, overall musculature, blood chemistry, and more. thin != healthy.

          But if we are getting this deep into it, running in particular isn’t the best… it’s quite hard on the knees I hear. An elliptical machine or something involving the body core like calisthenics would be easier on the body and more effective at the same time. Then again, running sure is fun… :-D