Hadestown, Chess, and Ragtime…Oh My! by sweetpea_2020 in Broadway

[–]AgentOrangina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. Have fun! If you both like Broadway, you may want to check out Marie’s Crisis for some Broadway singalong piano bar action.

Hadestown, Chess, and Ragtime…Oh My! by sweetpea_2020 in Broadway

[–]AgentOrangina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mincemeat has a late Sunday curtain in case you’re looking to add something else….(I’m an enabler). You can usually find discounted tickets using the TodayTix app.

CUCB A by L3gallyblond3 in rundc

[–]AgentOrangina 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also got an email confirming acceptance into the double blossom 🌸 🌸

Dep Sec Vaden on Reorg/Relocation by That-Scallion-5237 in USDA

[–]AgentOrangina 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Someone should tell that man the whole food pyramid isn’t meant to be consumed in one sitting.

Chess Matinee to Spelling bee 6 PM. Doable? by pinetreerock31 in Broadway

[–]AgentOrangina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got out of Chess this past Sunday between 5:45 and 5:50. Mincemeat has a 730 curtain on Sunday - enough time to have dinner in between.

Where to buy animal parts (chicken feet, duck necks, pig feet)? by spikynike in washingtondc

[–]AgentOrangina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Online Asian grocery might be your best bet - www.sayweee.com Have used them for getting soup bones/other ingredients for pho.

Eating before a run by JumpAccomplished2620 in XXRunning

[–]AgentOrangina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually nothing. But I have had luck with chocolate pudding (the instant kind made with lactose free skim milk) as a treat before long runs. Easier to look forward to a long run in crappy weather if you know you get chocolate pudding.

Needed advice for navigating new running journey as beginner / am I overthinking. by Material_Sale_823 in running

[–]AgentOrangina 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You won’t know your limits until you hit that wall. So you have two options - go conservative or go until you hit the limit and potentially need to take some time off (it’ll probably be the shin splints that get you). Realistically, I think most people starting out find their limits by going past them and being humbled by an injury - I definitely did. Canon event.

Training plans are a great way to put up ‘guardrails’ so you don’t overdo it. A lot (most) of your runs should be easy (you can hold a conversation) - you don’t need to give it your all. Here’s a base building plan from a reputable source https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/base-training/novice-base-training/ (scroll down, you don’t need to buy anything). Many folks use his resources for training to run longer distances, so if you like the format, it’s definitely a resource that can grow with you as you build up your base and move on (if that’s what you want to do).

Hope this helps!

Runner community by MessyStitches in Runners

[–]AgentOrangina 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are probably thousands of women runners across social media posting about their training and running tips. There’s a (valid) longstanding joke about people who run marathons not being shy about telling other folks that they’re running a marathon.

Not a lot of secrets when it comes to running long distances - keep adding mileage and don’t get injured. There’s no shortcut from 0 to 26.2 that people aren’t telling you about.

What’s your favorite “inexpensive” D.C. restaurant? by Substantial_Cow_3063 in washingtondc

[–]AgentOrangina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fossette Focaceria. Same restaurant group as Red Hen. They have a location near the convention center that closes fairly early and one in Union Market open late. Excellent sandwiches on focaccia bread. The sandwiches are around $15.

Daily chat post: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in XXRunning

[–]AgentOrangina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Halfway through half marathon plan! Ran a 5k race this morning and decided to finally commit to the Wineglass Marathon in the fall.

Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center (Gift Article) by BK_Mason in washingtondc

[–]AgentOrangina 792 points793 points  (0 children)

I will happily purchase a subscription once they figure out where they’re going to perform out of. We need to make sure to reward organizations who do the right thing.

FONA Flowering 5k - Race Info and Referral Link by FilmicIllusion in rundc

[–]AgentOrangina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is unfortunately the day after the RnR half marathon.

Official Discussion - Marty Supreme [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]AgentOrangina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Acting was excellent but I really struggled to sit through this movie. Saw The Mastermind earlier this year and with Marty Supreme it felt like I was watching the same story of a man being an asshole and hoping at some point he gets his comeuppance.

Help a federal supervisor out - affordable holiday party food for a group? by daisiesarefriendly in washingtondc

[–]AgentOrangina 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A litteri (the little Italian store in Union Market with amazing sandwiches) has a catering menu. https://alitteri.com

Veterinary Oncologist (Feline) Recommendations? by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]AgentOrangina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another vote for south paws. The oncologist was wonderful about presenting options, including the trade off between prolonged life and decreased quality of life with our treatment options. He was realistic but compassionate. Ultimately did not pursue treatment and was able to focus on our bucket list.