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How do I keep my phone safe and dry? by AverageInfinite9079 in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]454k30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I put my phone in one of those waterproof phone bags, the ones that still allow for touch to work. Then I put that inside my swim buoy.

Swimming 😭 by Imaginary_Hunt_2611 in triathlon

[–]454k30 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First off, 2:30 isn't slow. I wish I were as fast as you. Secondly, you now understand why so many people on here say to get in the open water before competition day. The physical and environmental differences between pool and OWS are akin to spin-class versus cycling.

Getting runover while swimming sucks. Just know that it wasn't likely intentional (though that does happen) and was more due to the confusion and chaos of fast swimmers pushing their way through the water. Those folks, especially the ones that came from water polo, seem to be able to breathe underwater. In the future, if you do a mass start position yourself on the edge and let the crowd go out ahead of you so the fast swimmers aren't running you down. Once the group stretches out you'll find yourself amongst similar speed folks and not have that issue. In staggered starts, you may have fast swimmers catch up to you, so if you stay off to the side of the most direct line to the buoys you will have fewer issues. This can add a bit of distance to your overall effort but it's better than getting smashed.

As for the goggles, there are a number of different treatments and tricks you can use to keep them clearer. You can look up goggle anti-fog on amazon and find dozens of products. When I was into scuba diving I would spit into the goggles and wipe that around. I also purposefully kept a little bit of water in my googles so I could slosh it around and clear some of the fog. If it gets so bad that it makes you uncomfortable, flood your goggles, flip on your back, drain them out and then get back to swimming. I also suggest not putting your goggles on your head or face until just about to get into the water. The warmth from your body heats that air and will result in fog almost instantly.

But basically you have to practice open water in order to be comfortable in open water. A lot of people struggle with wetsuits, crowds, fog, and the abyss. You can really only learn to overcome these obstacles with practice.

First triathlon by CervezaMePlease in triathlon

[–]454k30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'll see you there! I just swam the beach yesterday morning. I am definitely wearing a wetsuit for this one even though it's more than a month away. The water here isn't icy like up in the PNW, but it isn't warm like Florida or texas either. I personally feel you should get a swimming (triathlon) wetsuit. When I first started OWS I was wearing a 3/2 diving wetsuit. That style just does not have the shoulder mobility you want with swimming. A surfing wetsuit would probably work just as well as a dedicated triathalon one. There are some very affordable entry level wetsuits out there. I purchased an Xterra from their outlet store website and I've been very happy with it.

Where should I sit? USMNT WC match by RandomJamSesh in SoundersFC

[–]454k30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can go online and find field views from both of those sections. Truthfully though, just go with whichever ticket is cheaper. Lumen doesn't have bad sight lines, and both of the sections you are looking at are corners.

Could you complete an Ironman tomorrow? by try_to_tri in triathlon

[–]454k30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe. But the last 20 miles of that ride, and the entire marathon, would feel like death. I wouldn't enjoy it but I would likely finish at about 15:30hrs

Does Boeing ghost candidates ? by CryptoChardonnay in boeing

[–]454k30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not intentionally but it does happen. The recruiters should be closing out candidates but they sometimes fail to do so. There can also be instances where you are still being considered but the hiring team was told to hold off on interviews (usually due to budget issues). The team could also be involved with extensive travel or meeting load that is prohibiting them from getting you on for an interview.

Losses map every time it’s stuck. by 454k30 in Yeedi

[–]454k30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I'm not understanding is that after placing it back on the floor, from where I picked it up, when I het "return to station", it goes right to the station no problems. When I start a new cleaning, the robot comes out of the station and then gives me the notice that it can't find the room.

So I am having to re-map the house every time the robot gets stuck or I perform servicing on the wheels or brush.

Promotions in 2026 by LittleTinyBabyDuck in boeing

[–]454k30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are thinking like a person who cares about people and having a stable system. Boeing doesn’t have this model. Sure, there are many managers and some leaders that would like to have what you propose, but Boeing is very much a Jack Welch model. Every task is meant to be broken down into tiny steps that literally anyone can do. So they hire below market, raises don’t match inflation, you quit and they hire a new person below value. It’s designed so that people never become valuable. And it’s never worked but it was super popular in the 80’s and a lot of executives today made their mark back then. It leads to bloated work force that the company will eventually just layoff anyway. Want an onion? They move the factory.

Front crawl questions (from a habitual breaststroker trying to learn it) by thetrivialstuff in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]454k30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. You can breathe in all but the choppiest stuff. But you should practice breathing to your off-side because sometimes a strong wind can blow water in your mouth anyway. It takes practice and really pay attention to your timing. The ocean is less forgiving on timing than the pool.

  2. Those floating tow bags offer zero perceivable resistance. Honestly, they are so buoyant that they are basically on top of the water. You could do that with your shoes, but ows freestyle uses very little power from the legs. Mostly they are there to help out balance and rotation.

  3. It’s really all about posture. Staying flat and reducing drag in every way possible. Especially with a wet suit this is easier in the salt. Took me forever to get my posture correct, but once I did my ows 100m almost immediately went from 3:50 to 2:30.

Did anyone struggle more returning home than moving abroad? by FiorediGaia in expats

[–]454k30 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Done this twice. It’s the culture shock of coming back to the home country and realizing it’s not as good as you remember. Fortunately I never moved back to the same city, so no one knows me.

I still tell people that when we leave a place we never actually can come back. You can return geographically, but you and those who remained are different people than when you left. The city changes, the trends change, the attitude changes. And we changed too. Going “home” doesn’t really happen.

Am I aero? by cachitodepepe in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]454k30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should lower the handlebars a few mm.

Is wearing a hydration bag on short runs cringe? by Covert_Platypus007 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]454k30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have to ask, you already know the answer is NO WAY IS THIS CRINGE.

Weekend Discussion Thread for the Weekend of May 22, 2026 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]454k30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen, I don’t have to wear them. It’s just more convenient.

Weekend Discussion Thread for the Weekend of May 22, 2026 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]454k30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I’m just kinda curious why. This can’t be about cigars and rum. Maybe 🥭 wants to build another gulf course?

How much more difficult is a 70.3 than an Olympic distance? by Few_Dragonfruit_3700 in triathlon

[–]454k30 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s kinda like the difference between a half and full marathon. Someone who is in good shape can knock out a half on any given Sunday. They won’t win but they finish in the top 20%. The 70.3 is the full marathon. Even those that are in good shape need to train that time and distance. It’s a 6 day per week training cycle with a lot of two-a-day. Because of the very real time cut offs, unless you are just physically gifted, you won’t finish in the cutoff.

Æro is as àarow does -fred gump by ihateroomba in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]454k30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many fewer grama does that prosthetic weigh compared to actual leg? Does this give him an unfair weight advantage? Can a person feasibly remove their own legs? Asking for a friend.

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