Originally Posted by
old guy
Were you high when you wrote this ? I am not a runner and never have been, but there is plenty of value in being “ in shape”. I was sedentary for 50 years and lifting 10. I am clearly stronger than most 60 year olds and in better overall health than most. Being strong has little practical use ( over a runners ). My friend is 64 and a runner. We moved my daughter ourselves - Lading and unloading 2 24 foot trucks - I had no discernible advantage in work capacity. Doing yard work, projects around the house etc. I don’t get fatigued but I suspect neither do they. The only advantage In real life I would have is actually lifting heavy stuff which doesn’t happen that often in real life.
Not hedonistic ? We will spend ridiculous sums of money and time on coaches , training , equipment, logging, debating, filming , etc. to squat 400 versus 350. For what purpose other than ego ?
I am not dumping on strength training but “my cult is better than your cult “ is silly thinking. I happen to prefer my cult but won’t dump on running.