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raccoon

(31,569 posts) Sat Oct 5, 2024, 06:29 AM Oct 2024

I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all [View all]

the way interstate), is very tiring.

Yesterday I had to go on an interstate for like 15 miles. For whatever reason, traffic was just inching along. It really tired me out. Plus I hadn't had my usual nap.

I know I'm not in the best shape and need to start walking for exercise again.

Other than that, anybody here got any experience, strength, hope, hints, to share?

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I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all [View all] raccoon Oct 2024 OP

Driving long distance in my 20's and 30's was so much fun. jimfields33 Oct 2024 #1

It won't take away the physical ailments True Dough Oct 2024 #2

same here..not so much any more tiring physically, but I just samnsara Oct 2024 #3

I avoid interstates like the plague synni Oct 2024 #4

I'm 75. I do grocery runs and doctor runs. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #5

Used to love road trips... MiHale Oct 2024 #6

DC to NYC Bmoboy Oct 2024 #7

I think you're very wise to pay cyclonefence Oct 2024 #15

I know exactly what you mean! SilverDawg Oct 2024 #8

I feel the same way. The last time my Uncle drove livetohike Oct 2024 #9

I have always hated... 2naSalit Oct 2024 #10

I'm 59 and can't long-drive anymore XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #11

Sing crazy songs GreenWave Oct 2024 #12

It also depends on your car. drray23 Oct 2024 #13

I used to drive long distances frequently -- job interviews, visits home, even interstate commutes for Summer jobs. eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #14

It was an adventure for me to drive cross country in my youth. Arne Oct 2024 #16

When I was in my 20's, slightlv Oct 2024 #17