Any runners on here??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Air Cooled, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. Air Cooled

    Air Cooled Road Train Member

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    Anyone on here enjoy running/jogging? I was curious to see if anyone going OTR would be able to fit in a 30 or 60 minute run on a consistent basis. I understand the many factors that would work against you such as weather, fatigue, bad neighborhoods, and no place accessible/safe to run. Just seeing if it was possible to be a runner and an OTR driver. Thanks.
     
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  3. Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    As long as you are getting enough sleep, I don't see why not. I don't run anymore (Marine Corps = bad knees), but it's nice to walk out of the truck stop and down country roads or through the woods.
     
  4. 1nonly

    1nonly tease-y-ness

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    Absolutely it's possible. Not every day, but at least a few times a week. If you really want to, you will find a way. I manage to do it as an OTR driver, and many others are as well.
     
  5. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Thought you were talking about moonshine at first!

    Probably find more of those on here than actual runners!:biggrin_25519:
     
  6. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    i seen plenty of people with Ipods running laps around the Truck Stops....just watch out and dont run out infront of a truck



    American Trucker
     
  7. Biscuit75

    Biscuit75 Road Train Member

    I have never seen anyone running with a smile on their face. :biggrin_2552:

    I'd run.... down hill.... if there was a car waiting to take me back up. :biggrin_25523:
     
  8. Huntinfool

    Huntinfool Bobtail Member

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    That might be because of the 75 biscuits you ate
     
  9. DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

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    I had a smile on my face running once. It was the first time I could run after 3 years of not walking. The smile wore off fast though. :biggrin_25523:
     
  10. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    It's possible, just not "easy". And it if you're doing it right, you should work up a good sweat, and in need of a shower afterwards.
     
  11. Passin Thru

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    If you weere smart you'd run up hill. Running uphill is easier than down. Ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 2000. Ya, you can train. You get a lot of questions like, are you training for a Marathon or something? Most people except Mr 75 Bisquits were really nice, offered water etc.
     
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