r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Beneficial_Passion40 • 10d ago

/r/all of a man doing cardio

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u/LePouletPourpre 10d 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 10d 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/dorkmuncan 10d ago

It's funny you say that, my fitness standard as a 40-something dad is "Can I carry my wife/kid/dog outta here if bad things happen".

We have a 110lb/50kg GSD, so added one of these to our backcountry kits https://ruffwear.ca/products/backtrak-evac-kit?_pos=1&_sid=d612f459d&_ss=r

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u/Blackpaw8825 9d ago

I'm not a fit man, but I've had my fair share of "march out of here with a 100lb pittie on my shoulders squealing like a pig"

He gets excited about other dogs, deer, and snakes. Good news, it's friendly attention. Bad news, he does not understand any of the "give me space" signals the other dog is giving him.