I've actually had to up my stationary bike mileage this week since I got overzealous on a recent strengthening workout and need some added recovery.
Rather than longer mileage, I am finding that supplementing a moderate amount of running with a second workout each day for strengthening seems to keep me humming along.
Volume was once my friend. Not so much anymore, unfortunately. Good work gentlemen. I contribute more to the sport via coaching than my mediocre competitive exploits. I would think a modified Run Less, Run Faster approach would work even for a higher volume masters. That is, supplementing running volume with cycling, swimming, or elliptical.
One thing I find is, the mode, method, and intensity structure becomes increasingly narrow with age. It makes sense, when measured against how many are still able to pursue the sport. So much of it must be tailored to the individual.
My 81 year old training partner that is among the best in his age group, runs as much as seven miles before playing pickleball intermittently for several hours. On analysis there are some good things: lateral movement, balance, extension, and time active.
Thx. For now I'm just feeling fortunate to be able to keep running and I'm doing what I can to maintain that.
I mean really, to beat myself up for much more than that would be silly.
While I’m younger than a bunch of you, i find in my late middle age that increasing volume or intensity too much comes with disproportionate risk of injury. I’m currently trying to get back to running after blowing a knee (IT band syndrome) during a really nice workout in preparation for an upcoming 5k. I’ve managed a 3k jog with low grade discomfort after a week and a half of complete rest (with some pretty bad limping the first few days) and a better 5k jog today with no discomfort, just a bit of tightness. I was lucky to find a local physiotherapist who did some nasty massage and some kind of electrified dry needling, all quite painful but hopefully helpful. Fingers crossed i can make it to the start line, provided i’m smarter about recovery than i probably want to be. 😀
Just thought I'd ask the board, are any of you dollar cost averaging right now? I have several low-ish return places I can put my money right now (3-5%) and am considering doing that instead of DCAing into the market right now. Could be sub-optimal, but I just have a hard time seeing things continuing to go up all year.
Just thought I'd ask the board, are any of you dollar cost averaging right now? I have several low-ish return places I can put my money right now (3-5%) and am considering doing that instead of DCAing into the market right now. Could be sub-optimal, but I just have a hard time seeing things continuing to go up all year.
I don't understand how we even got last year's returns and you are asking for insights on the next?
Just thought I'd ask the board, are any of you dollar cost averaging right now? I have several low-ish return places I can put my money right now (3-5%) and am considering doing that instead of DCAing into the market right now. Could be sub-optimal, but I just have a hard time seeing things continuing to go up all year.
I don't understand how we even got last year's returns and you are asking for insights on the next?
I'll pass, but best of luck with that.
There was atleast once when I did what you are considering, but that was when we were well into a downturn, and it was big. I wouldn't stop DCA based on a hunch.
There's always been parts of the portfolio for timing the market and similar strategies, but the steady part involving retirement accounts for example, weren't generally approached in the way you are considering.
Additionally, there are several things to consider weighing on your decision, including if the lowish return investment vehicle requires you locking up your money for defined periods. Having to do so may be regrettable under certain circumstances, so it may limit your options in the future.
Presumably the DCA into the markets would still allow you the freedom to move it as you see fit in the future.
Or there is always the option to remain liquid with it for now and leave it as cash until you've decided.
Earnings announcements after the bell for, among others - Meta and Microsoft. I know there's others, but that's the ones on my radar, atleast.
Fed announcement on rate cutting at @ 2PM Eastern, which is largely expected to remain unchanged. Followed by the conference at 2:30 PM where everyone listening for clues about chance of future rate cuts this year.
More of the important earnings announcement later this week and next...
Central bankers cut rates three times last year, but are cautious about lowering borrowing costs any further due to a weakening job market. President Donald Trump has said his pick for a new Fed Chair to replace Jerome Powell...
Was wary about yesterday but with Powell speaking but nothing.
Right after opening, the big players tanked everything -- including gold and silver which usually do well when stocks tank. Was having a fabulous month. @ 25% of my month gains gone in the blink of an eye
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Bitcoin falls more to $81,500. Crypto bros have stopped coming by to give me crap.
It is bizarre to me that so many people actually think crypto is a good long term investment. The only way you could think that is if you do not have even a basic understanding of how investing works.
Bitcoin falls more to $81,500. Crypto bros have stopped coming by to give me crap.
It is bizarre to me that so many people actually think crypto is a good long term investment. The only way you could think that is if you do not have even a basic understanding of how investing works.
Many strange scam vehicles created over the past decade, while regulators and legislators let them slide. Bitcoin the largest and perhaps strangest. The behavior is to be expected when a segment of the population is working overtime, copying one another’s propensity to avoid being meaningfully productive.
Was wary about yesterday but with Powell speaking but nothing.
Right after opening, the big players tanked everything -- including gold and silver which usually do well when stocks tank. Was having a fabulous month. @ 25% of my month gains gone in the blink of an eye
Over 50% now. Silver down 22% in a single day. Explain that without market manipulation. Gold down nearly 9%! All in a day where the market is down which generally is good for precious medals.
