Things That Make You Feel Old (2 Viewers)

I am pretty sure what is causing it - supposedly it’s tight hip flexors. I go to yoga but apparently it’s not enough. I’m sure the hip flexor issue is from weight lifting. It started 2 months ago. I’ve been lifting for a year now so who the hell knows.
Get a foam roller and roll them out every night
 
Have you tried a chiropractor? I went several times in the last couple of months and it has helped me a good bit. Neck and lower back.
I go to the chiropractor regularly. I think this is more muscular weakness/imbalances and possibly over-use. I noticed it getting bad when my dumb arse decided in like October to make a goal of doing Bulgarian split squats with 60 lb dumbbells before the end of the year. While I did them safely and with proper form, I was still probably going up in weight every week too fast.

I did make it to 60lbs on the Monday before new year. Got 4 on each side before I stopped bc my form was beginning to collapse. lol. I bumped it back down to 45’s which is more comfortable and practical.
 
Oh hey, me and dating!
There is nothing that made me feel so old as returning to dating after a 21-year absence :hihi:

Edit: Supposed to have a date this weekend. We'll see how it goes. After the conflagration of the last relationship my defense shields are up. We're old coworkers who are going out as friends. Still, I'm wary.

One thing; even though the last relationship ended badly, there were moments of bliss. I liked being with a woman. I loved sleeping with her and listening to her breathe while she was asleep. I liked the way she always held my hand when we walked. I loved the feel of her. I'm tired of being alone I guess.
 
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I am pretty sure what is causing it - supposedly it’s tight hip flexors. I go to yoga but apparently it’s not enough. I’m sure the hip flexor issue is from weight lifting. It started 2 months ago. I’ve been lifting for a year now so who the hell knows.

FWIW, when I was lifting (I've focused on running, cardio the last few years) from about ages 35-57 on and off I followed some advice I got years ago....

Do deadlifts at least twice a week, doesn't have to be a lot of weight (or it can be if you want) but it keeps your back strong and that can prevent any number of back or even other injuries....I never tore a muscle in that time or had to stop for any reason, and I did pretty low rep/high weights for a good while.....Maybe just lucky but I swear by it.....
 
So I jog 5-7 miles every morning before work and on weekends. When we lived in Louisiana, it was easier because we didn’t really have seasons, so unless it was storming outside, the weather was ideal. Here in Ohio, when we get decent snowfall and sub 20 degree temps like this week, well, me busting my arse on icy sidewalks or streets isn’t ideal, so I sometimes do my running on the indoor track at the local Y. Anyway, I’m running this morning and there are a couple of more mature gentlemen walking on the track, so of course I’m lapping them. Suddenly, I caught a freakin Charley horse that almost knocked me on my arse. I played it off and started walking awkwardly. So the two older gentlemen caught up with me and asked me why I stopped running. I said, “I just wanted to join the conversation.” So we proceeded to walk and talk about hemorrhoid flare ups and big toe gout. :covri: Lovely discussion fellas, thank you.
 
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