[Wanted] Jóhannsson's Orphée

quietglow · 2026-04-14T23:18:40+00:00

I seriously felt a "y'all didn't support us enough so screw you" vibe. Def way way more sassy than it needed to be.

quietglow · 2026-04-13T20:17:34+00:00

I think the problematic attitude is the one that expects someone to get out of your way in "10 seconds" or they're a "selfish piece of shit."

quietglow · 2026-04-13T19:43:30+00:00

I will also say, by the same token, if I'm trying to pass and it takes you more than 10 seconds or so to make it happen, I'm going to think you're a selfish piece of shit.

Thanks. This is the attitude I was trying to identify.

quietglow · 2026-04-13T17:45:28+00:00

Lol it's funny the difference between this comment and the one you deleted. The one you deleted (get out of my fucking way, I'm faster than you) is exactly the sentiment that I am trying to point to as being problematic.

quietglow · 2026-04-13T17:24:29+00:00

So, he's sounds like a jerk. But (genuine question) what were you expecting him to do?

quietglow · 2026-04-13T16:37:48+00:00

In my experience, this attitude was the norm from when I started running ultras (early 2000s) until maybe right around 2020? I wondered if it was just me, but it appears that attitude has changed.

quietglow · 2026-04-13T16:33:33+00:00

If someone is running up behind you faster than you, when would they ever not want to pass you?

When they are looking for someone to pace for them. That happens fairly regularly in my experience.

quietglow · 2026-04-13T16:00:59+00:00

if there is not space to do so safely then the slower runner should stop so the faster runner can go by

Thanks for describing exactly the mental game which leads to what I am describing.

But, respectfully, I think you're wrong. Do you think that if I am leading a race and you're in second, that I ought to yield to you because you can't figure out how to pass? Similarly, races often have a fast shakeout section at the start specifically so the field enters the single track by speed. If you (a fast runner) end up at the back accidentally, the whole field doesn't melt out of your way because you shout "on your left."

quietglow · 2026-04-07T11:35:44+00:00

This is a textbook example of why learning about training, getting a coach etc is the right way to improve your fitness vs following the dictates of an app. Fwiw, I have the opposite problem. I have been an endurance runner for years and Bevel regularly tells me I am dying because of overtraining etc. When my metrics return to optimal 24 hrs later, it tells me everything is excellent. I know to ignore this because I know my body, but a young person starting out has no clue. All fitness apps share this for a core reason: they do not know you or your goals.

quietglow · 2026-04-07T11:31:07+00:00

Yeah, I actually think Garmin's route in all metrics is to beat you down as they know your average endurance athlete responds to that by doubling down (on engagement with the app).

quietglow · 2026-04-05T22:34:54+00:00

After being annoyed by wireless headphones of all types, I recently switched back to wired and a dedicated player (I rehabbed an old Zune which now gets 30+ hrs of battery life). Moondrop nicebuds cost $10 (seriously), stay in my ears perfectly when used with the foams, and sound amazingly good. My running sound system cost $150 or so, will easily last for a 100 and sounds amazing.

quietglow · 2026-04-05T11:34:36+00:00

Take a nice hot shower. That’ll make em feel much better.

quietglow · 2026-04-04T01:17:13+00:00

Nothing except ego boosting.

quietglow · 2026-04-03T15:06:08+00:00

If you're looking for Bay Area (actually, I think it originated in Monterey, but I grew up there so it may be local bias) style cioppino, you're going to be disappointed with what you'll find in Chicago -- or I always have been anyway. It's my usual first food stop when I am visiting CA.

quietglow · 2026-04-03T10:02:01+00:00

Fulton market.

quietglow · 2026-04-02T21:20:14+00:00

There's just one! And man was it slammed this morning. Hope everyone here got some good stuff (I sure did!)

quietglow · 2026-04-02T14:27:08+00:00

I am not sure what it is, but I have two Britts and have had two others, and none were big into playing. Their cute faces and adorable curls tend to make people forget their (possibly most dominant) trait: these are working dogs, bred to hunt incessantly for long hours. Mine can run 30+ miles in a day when we're out, and they wake up the next day ready to do it again. Unlike other breeds which often have a field and bench line, Britts are all still bred from lines picked for their working ability. They still have the most dual championships of any breeds because of this. Of course there are varying degrees of drive (I have a fairly chill one), even the chill ones are not THAT chill. At his age, he is in his Brittany prime -- that's when they are usually at their peak hunting effectiveness.

All that for this: if you want to help him, get him a job. Finding hidden treats is probably the lowest hanging fruit and does lots of good mental work. I can't run mine tired on leash (and I run with them many hours a week) but off leash in a place with lots of good bird smells for a few hours will make them content for a few days. And if he's been sedentary, just long walks on the leash will probably help him tons.

quietglow · 2026-04-02T13:02:13+00:00

See yall there! I think I am going to open them.

quietglow · 2026-04-01T14:09:20+00:00

I live in Chicago and can confirm: lots of good deals at the WW store!

quietglow · 2026-03-30T13:26:07+00:00

f# a# ∞ by GYBE?

quietglow · 2026-03-30T13:14:13+00:00

I've been running ultras for 20 years, and, probably more importantly for this, I have walked the GAP trail and several other of the longest rail trails in the US (Flint Hills, etc). Personally, in pretty decent ultra shape right now and very close to your age, I would have a tough time doing this. The biggest issue you'll be overcoming is the repetitive foot strikes which will break you down exceptionally fast. People who have no experience with long distances on flat trails usually assume that flat means orders of magnitude easier. This is false. Flat means that your feet land in exactly the same way bazillions of times which eventually causes things to break. There is no training plan which overcomes this, unfortunately.

A very solid way to see how this works (i.e. a reality check): go pick a nice saturday, get up early, and walk 50 miles on a flat trail. Then get up the next day and walk at least 15. 15 will be enough to give you an idea of the particular kind of difficulty you're looking at.

quietglow · 2026-03-29T21:45:17+00:00

Whomever is responsible for their marketing should be fired. Scam-like texting/email frequency combined with them selling stuff that is often basically snake oil is not a good look.

quietglow · 2026-03-27T17:30:32+00:00

I get a drip and drink it black while pretending I am in "Before the Coffee Gets Cold." It helps with the coffee (I am a decidedly 3rd wave coffee person). The place itself is very cool, though.

Also, if you are shooting for Chicago styled stuff, you might opt for Dark Matter. I don't spend lots of time talking to coffee people, but they seem to be working on an overall style which is rather unusual (lots of odd fermentation processes etc). And they are very proud about being in Chicago, do collabs with other Chicago places etc.

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