Coach Rich Dafter

After listening to Rich Roll's podcast with Michael Easter, I think that there might be a lot of rucking in my future. The podcast is here richroll.com/podcast/michae… and my new blog post about rucking is here howtobefit.com/coach-blog/ben…

Midday outdoor activity similar to a run, sandwiched between a super stressful morning and a too much work to do afternoon, but I was out there (and got through the tunnel safely)!

Just a short run today, but enough to keep Father Time at bay howtobefit.com/coach-blog/202…

I was on a mission to find a trail that headed south and connected two trails. I did find one that has potential, so mission accomplished. I got 1,382' of elevation gain for the week.

Why I took a day off yesterday, I have no idea. So glad to be back out there today and maybe starting a new running streak to take me to 80!

I went down to the Rio Grande Valley to run this morning. No water in the acequia, of course, but plenty of wildlife and farm animals! #riograndevalley

I finished up the second half of the week with four runs and a definite change in the weather from t-shirt and shorts on Monday to snow and freezing temperatures!

I drove down to the Rio Grande valley to run at lunchtime on a 60 degree day (normal 47) and saw beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River looking north and south.

From the Strava Year in Sport 2025 on the app!

On January 1st, 2013, I was going through this spot and experienced a complete root tear of my medial meniscus. This was a much better run!

I'm 75, and I've worked out 363 days this year (see an earlier post about missing one day). Why? As we age, we lose muscle mass and our metabolism slows. Today's workout was 35:00, doing 10 Minute Focus legs, cardio, and arms. Learn more by going to click-myl.ink/yckj6ucm

We all have unique needs, schedules, and goals. I now know that what best suits my training as a runner is microdose fitness. I can get the workout that I need in the time that I have. You can learn more on the blog howtobefit.com/coach-blog/202…

After 14 days, today was the first day that the Spirit said to me, "You should run." It was actually pretty good, but it will take a while to get back to where I was two weeks ago. I've been doing Dig In workouts first, and today was Phase 2 Day 2 Arms & Legs 2 with Shaun T.

Taking the pressure off to help get back into running shape by doing an extended walk east and up, and then a shorter run back.

I learned a big lesson about drug interactions, and except for being disabling for a few days, it was a good lesson. At 75, being a runner is not just about running. I have been strength training more often since last Wednesday, and now it will be a consistent part of my training

I went to the doctor this afternoon, and she confirmed my suspicion that what wrecked my stomach was a "perfect storm" of finishing an antibiotic, creatine loading, and taking Ibuprofen. It was nasty, and I learned a hard lesson, but I am getting back on track!

In the middle of November, we celebrated my older daughter's birthday on the Crest in a winter wonderland. Today is my birthday, and there is no snow visible on the Albuquerque side of the Sandias.

Starting on Wednesday morning, my gut biome has been undergoing fall cleaning. I only did 20:00 of Dig In Arms & Legs 1 today, but I know that I will be stronger when the cleaning is done!

The plan for my rest day activity was time on my bike on the trainer, but I came to my senses and did a walk instead. Lots of snow on the mountain to see, lots of sunshine, and lots of fresh air!

Another adventure in the Rio Grande Valley, starting with miniature ponies, and then seeing cranes, Canadian geese, and ending with the Three Sisters Volcanoes.