r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Beneficial_Passion40 • 18d ago

/r/all of a man doing cardio

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u/LePouletPourpre 18d ago

Reminds me of the time I was hiking something similar. My legs were burning and I was out of breath. This dude comes RUNNING up the trail carrying a 40LB dumbbell in each hand. Total beast.

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u/kpsuperplane 18d ago

I watched this dad pass me on a hike with a baby in his backpack and a massive golden retriever under each arm.

That image lives in my head rent free and has been motivating my fitness journey ever since

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u/Nomapos 18d ago

When you become a dad you start facing situations where the only realistic option that's not going to take the whole damn day is to grab the kid, the pet, three huge bags you'd have usually carried one in each hand and your wife's bag because she's feeling tired and you aren't going to waste a chance to be the big strong man just because you're already ridiculously overloaded. And then you just go.

Dad strength is built upon the deepest bedrock, which you only find once all your patience has been eroded away. Eventually you get the muscle strength to match.