It seems that original ideals of "physical culture" that combined strength, fitness and overall health with a decent looking body have died.
The original ideals of overall bodybuilding have morphed into building the most massive freaky body and left all other concerns in the dust.
Even around other runners, extreme goals seem more the norm. No longer it is ok to merely run a few miles each week and compete in a local 5k. No, now you have to run lots of miles, lose wt and run marathons.
The modern age of sport seems to be more about extremes than overall balance. I know I am a dinosaur , but I always enjoyed overall health and fitness. For me, running a marathon and not lifting much is as wrong a goal as juicin' to the gills and going for the masters nationals as my one goal.
It is all to easy to get others caught up in your goals, if they sound lofty or extreme. Not too many get worked up over doing moderate things that are the best for your overall welfare.
My mistake has been in listening to the naysayers and the extreme minded folks in both running and bodybuilding.
I am going back to doing BOTH some running with bodybuilding as that always works for me. Give me the Mr Podunk and a local 5k race and that is what makes me tick.
Any other more well rounded trainers out there?
Howard
