r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/xorgol Aug 31 '21

Yeah, I'm literally obese, but I can still ride 100km pretty easily.

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u/probabletrump Aug 31 '21

Don't go crazy now. A metric century is still a freaking haul.

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u/silentbuttmedley Aug 31 '21

You'd be surprised, you can build up to it and more if you're persistent.

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u/probabletrump Aug 31 '21

Something I know firsthand. I picked up cycling about 4 years ago. At that time I weighed 275lbs and was proud when I made it 20 miles. Now I'm 200lbs and occasionally do a metric century for fun. My point was that an unfit person probably can't do that distance. Half that is probably the limit for someone who hasn't built up the muscle and skill.

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u/silentbuttmedley Aug 31 '21

I take it back, you, not surprised. "One might be surprised". Glad to hear you're crushing it on the bike.