So I shoveled twice and didn't have a heart attack

[Anonymous]

But man, I'm tired.

I'm 54M, in fairly decent shape but have been slacking a bit this winter.

First shovel was at about 9 a.m. when CBS Sunday Morning was preempted by local coverage of the snow (Hey, TV News stations -- we have WINDOWS. We know it's snowing). Had about 8-10 inches (live in Western Loudoun). It was hard work but manageable. Took me about an hour to shovel, clear off two cars, clear off steps, etc.

Then went back out at 3:30 p.m. and there was another two inches of snow plus about three inches of ice crust. Oi vey.

I'm sore.

But, hey, I didn't keel over dead. So, yay or something.

I'll feel it tomorrow, though.

[Anonymous]

I mean, also keep an eye on yourself this evening, people can get heart attacks after activity too. If you're feeling really unusually awful please listen to your body.

Maybe take tomorrow off from shoveling.

[Anonymous]

I did exactly the same (even same time) but not feeling anything. I think you did more work than I did.

62M

[Anonymous]

Shoveled to go nowhere?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoveled to go nowhere?

For tomorrow morning. Need to get out in the morning for me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoveled to go nowhere?

I'm a lot younger but, do work now to have less difficult work later. We shoveled a few times today.

[Anonymous]

I thought werent supposed to shovel until the snow ended

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoveled to go nowhere?

OP, no, shoveled so it wouldn't be even heavier tomorrow. We're socked in until at least Wednesday. Our road hasn't been plowed since about 8 a.m.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought werent supposed to shovel until the snow ended

No, why would you think that? It's significantly less heavy if you shovel early.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, also keep an eye on yourself this evening, people can get heart attacks after activity too. If you're feeling really unusually awful please listen to your body.

Maybe take tomorrow off from shoveling.

Thanks, but I'm feeling fine. It's a good tired.

Getting ready to watch 90 Day Fiancee or whatever my wife is into.

[Anonymous]

We call it Sleetzilla.

It's much harder to shovel than airy flakes of nothing.

Your heart had an intense workout. Go and rest now.

Beware tomorrow, or tonight if you're walking dogs. You can break your neck out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought werent supposed to shovel until the snow ended

That can become unmanageable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought werent supposed to shovel until the snow ended

No, they have been advising to shovel along the way since we are getting so much sleet which is much heavier than the snow. My husband and I (54 yo) split the shoveling - did it twice today. Morning was easier than afternoon because it was almost all snow in the morning.

Agree with the PP that heart attacks can come after activity so pay attention to how you’re feeling, OP. Hope you are fine.

[Anonymous]

We shoveled and used snow battery blower every 3 hrs for us and our 80 year old neighbor. Didn't cleant enough for car to get out drive but enough to walk to street.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoveled to go nowhere?

The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to shovel. The freezing temps will further cement the sleet.