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As Coin Collecting is a sedentary pastime, what do you do to remain active?

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  • JesseKraftJesseKraft Posts: 414 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @HashTag said:

    @numismapiddler said:
    Metal detecting.
    In the past I hunted indian artifacts, but nobody plows anything around here anymore. :(
    Does fishing count? B)

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  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Similar to you @airplanenut .
    I love to skate.

    Also similar, I started the couch to 5K early this year and I also generally dislike running.
    Unfortunately I tweaked my knee on a cold February day and for the first time went to physical therapy.
    That therapy worked and now I want to shed some pounds and get back to the C25K.

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

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  • DavideoDavideo Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭

    Ice hockey player and distance runner. Fitness classes once or twice a week at the rec center. Also lots of walks around town and hikes and backpacking trips into the backcountry.

  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,170 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @sparky64 said:
    Similar to you @airplanenut .
    I love to skate.

    Also similar, I started the couch to 5K early this year and I also generally dislike running.
    Unfortunately I tweaked my knee on a cold February day and for the first time went to physical therapy.
    That therapy worked and now I want to shed some pounds and get back to the C25K.

    Can't say I'm a fan of the team, but at least it's not Philly. As for running, much as I hate it, I do enjoy just having 30 minutes of fresh air and music. My mind can wander and I don't miss anything important. I'm hoping that as I get into a groove, I'll come to enjoy the spacing out aspect and not have to deal with the pain as much. For now, it's mostly pain :D

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  • TyrockTyrock Posts: 304 ✭✭✭

    Walking, light weight lifting, golf and archery.

  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,017 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @braddick said:
    I love my downtime and studying and collecting coins is so enjoyable and allows me to escape the daily hassles of everyday life. With that said, I know we each need to get out there, stretch and exercise to remain healthy.

    Anyone here run or perform other feats? I picked up a Peloton right before the pandemic and have enjoyed cycling to stay active. Your option?

    I walk 1 1/2 miles across dry sand and/or swim (1/2 mile )

    I have the same attitude about coins as you do .

    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • Winchester1873Winchester1873 Posts: 201 ✭✭✭✭

    Triathlons. I do at least one Ironman branded event each year. I’m registered for my next race in Waco, TX in October. Crossing my fingers it won’t be canceled like all others so far in 2020 (like coin shows).

  • air4mdcair4mdc Posts: 915 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice car.....I like it a lot. I have a 2019 Cayman S with PDK and Sport Chrono package. Thanks for sharing the Ferrari drive it looks like a lot of fun and what an awesome car as well.

  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bicycling, hiking, gardening, and birdwatching (usually combined with hiking.)
    If you guys think that women find coin guys intriguing, wait until you tell them you are a coin nerd and a birdwatcher.
    An irresistible combination.

  • VeepVeep Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭✭

    Approaching 3,000 miles on my bicycles this year

    "Let me tell ya Bud, you can buy junk anytime!"
  • Camping, hiking, surfing and hunting. We have wild invasive hogs in our area and are allowed to hunt them without a permit, so doing that tomorrow with a bow and arrow, the bacon last time was really good!!

  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,661 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not this, unfortunately

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  • matt_dacmatt_dac Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @mannie gray said:
    ....
    If you guys think that women find coin guys intriguing....

    I don’t have that impression at all...but your post gives us hope!

    😂

  • WildIdeaWildIdea Posts: 1,877 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ve always though jogging was the best return for the effort and time. I can do it anywhere with the least amount of gear and engage the entire body. Always feel noticeably uplifted and I get some of my best ideas and clarity while huffing air. Keep it simple. Can always throw in burpees and pushups etc.

  • YQQYQQ Posts: 3,314 ✭✭✭✭✭

    spending time with a friend and her incredibly smart brown border collie who prefers raw bones and fresh carrots to chocolates.( the dog that is)

    Today is the first day of the rest of my life
  • chumleychumley Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭

    tend to my medical marijuana garden(only 6 plants) and maintain our 2 acre lawn...gets me outdoors at least

  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lots of vigorous walking every day, rain, snow, or shine. Usually 5-7 miles. Lots of wooded trails near my house. People have been reporting a random bear in the area, but I’ve yet to see him/her.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @chumley said:
    tend to my medical marijuana garden(only 6 plants) and maintain our 2 acre lawn...gets me outdoors at least

    Photos or it did not happen :D

  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,489 ✭✭✭✭✭


    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,783 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I just eat.

    bob :)

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  • USMarine6USMarine6 Posts: 1,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I do a strict workout everyday doing 12oz. curls

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,361 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces That is one of the best looking Harleys that I've ever seen. B)

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  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,489 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerfan said:
    @2dueces That is one of the best looking Harleys that I've ever seen. B)

    Thank you! 2018 Softtail with modifications. Forward controls with floor boards. Windshield. Vance and Hines exhaust. Sportsman’s 2 up seat with driver backrest and sissy bar. The paint scheme is a throw back to the 1970’s when AMF owned Harley. Terrible bikes but cool paint.

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,231 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mostly working then headed home. Watching Youtube, etc.. :D

  • AlongAlong Posts: 466 ✭✭✭✭

    Been doing the Peloton bike, but switching to the tread next week.

  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,291 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Funny you should ask.

    I use Senokot or Herb-lax, seems to work for me.

  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,291 ✭✭✭✭✭

    But seriously, these last few mos have spent more time with immediate family then ever before.

    I've had more time for internet coin browsing, always calming.

    That, plus lots of walking is healthy for everyone.

  • alexercaalexerca Posts: 259 ✭✭✭


    Terrible year for me but a lot of hard core steep walking!

  • DavideoDavideo Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭

    @sparky64 said:
    Similar to you @airplanenut .
    I love to skate.

    Also similar, I started the couch to 5K early this year and I also generally dislike running.
    Unfortunately I tweaked my knee on a cold February day and for the first time went to physical therapy.
    That therapy worked and now I want to shed some pounds and get back to the C25K.

    Wow, three hockey players on a coin forum. I would not have guessed that...

  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,170 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Davideo said:

    @sparky64 said:
    Similar to you @airplanenut .
    I love to skate.

    Also similar, I started the couch to 5K early this year and I also generally dislike running.
    Unfortunately I tweaked my knee on a cold February day and for the first time went to physical therapy.
    That therapy worked and now I want to shed some pounds and get back to the C25K.

    Wow, three hockey players on a coin forum. I would not have guessed that...

    Don't have too many shots of me playing, but look what popped up on Facebook today...

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  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,493 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Eat 6 different sorts of cake at one sitting...

  • RoscoRosco Posts: 253 ✭✭✭✭

    designated enduro riding area, Hard and fast on the Red level 5 mile loop, yeah that'll do it
    and some bicycling around the neighborhood, along with house chores.

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,980 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 4, 2020 11:27AM

    Trying to save the world from radicalized commies. I do this with my two little Rat Terriers by my side as I listen to the red hot chili peppers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸


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  • stockdude_stockdude_ Posts: 469 ✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:
    Peleton, Yoga (teach and practice) and exotic gardening

    mark

    Nice place Mark

  • JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I play ice hockey in 2 leagues. I'm 65 and most of the people I'm playing with/ against are in their 20's to 40's. They keep me VERY active on the ice.

    Hockey is a year round sport in Florida. There are four 12 week seasons a year with a week off between. It's very popular; thousands of teams in Florida!

    I love them Barber Halves.....
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,489 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looking at all that physical activity has tired me out. I’m gonna take a nap.

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stockdude_

    Thank you! Before my move to California, NYC was my home. I think that’s where you are. Lots to like about both places in normalized times

    Stay safe

    mark

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  • DavideoDavideo Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭

    @JeffMTampa said:
    I play ice hockey in 2 leagues. I'm 65 and most of the people I'm playing with/ against are in their 20's to 40's. They keep me VERY active on the ice.

    Hockey is a year round sport in Florida. There are four 12 week seasons a year with a week off between. It's very popular; thousands of teams in Florida!

    We're up to 4!

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 8, 2020 8:44AM

    Really impressed by all the diverse types of fitness the forum members indulge in!
    For me, old age, back surgery, and worn out joints have reduced my running and weight lifting to walking, hiking, light weight training, rope work, and core strengthening.

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,949 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Raufus said:
    I should add that working on COVID patients while wearing full PPE at work is pretty demanding - physical and otherwise....

    Thank you for your service.

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  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 8, 2020 8:51AM

    Bowel movements while constipated requires a nap at my age.

  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,229 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I suppose trips to and from the refrigerator don't count... But would it change any opinions if I carried a hockey stick?

    And for those keeping score, note I did not say golf club which would be the more likely scenario if we lived in different times.

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  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,175 ✭✭✭✭✭

    10 miles on my bike this morning. Maybe another 10 tomorrow.

  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,372 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not this!!
    https://youtu.be/DXFehwLKO6I
    But, they are seated.

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.

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