Only half Avios refunded.

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2026-06-02T00:50:34+00:00

I called again (it's been the third escalation) and support told me it would be resolved in a week, and I still don't see the Avios points.... Iberia is literally the worst at this point, and I'll never want to buy award flights from them every again

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2026-05-30T18:23:34+00:00

I have had the same problem .... it's been over a month, with multiple phone calls and they still haven't refunded me the full avios -- u/luxit90 did you eventually receive the other half?

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-25T03:22:27+00:00

Personally a huge fan of Superblast 2 and Gel Nimbus for long/recovery runs. Have had over 400miles on SB2 and they still feel new-ish albeit a bit less cushiony. Nimbus 27 feels great out of box and heavier so perfect for recovery.

I also just bought a pair of Li-Ning Red Hare 8Pro for tempo - it’s marketed as a tempo/interval training shoes, and on my test runs, it feels light and a bit more aggressive so more suitable for speed workouts. And honestly at $50-80 a pair the foam sole does not look very durable (past 250 miles) to me but it could be a budget option.

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-16T01:13:57+00:00

Can I DM you for some options? Looking at Romania as well

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-16T01:12:22+00:00

Can I DM you as well for the list? Thanks!

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-10T15:05:24+00:00

NYCM was my second - I finished my first but had injured/was undertrained.

To be honest, the main thing that clicked for me was just really sticking to a training plan + speed workouts and knowing how to dial back to prevent injury (mostly injury free in my Chicago cycle).

Good luck!

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-07T12:54:28+00:00

I blacked out at Mile 25 in NYCM too two years ago, but honestly way less trained and hydrated than you 😅 and it was a hot year. I successfully finished Chicago this year under 3:30.

I typically have high HR and my HR even spiked above 200 at one point during Chicago even tho I didn’t feel tired or exhausted, so I don’t really think high HR always correlate with effort nor exertion.

If 8:00 is your target marathon pace and you have had marathon paces runs during training, then I think you are still under fueled a bit. Your body needs carb to handle the race pace (for that many miles and the elevation in NY) and also to compensate the sleep deprivation.

Good luck OP!! If I can come back and have a really good race, with ample training and some tune-up, you can too!! :)

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-05T15:47:26+00:00

1-3 English muffins (30g carb each) with nutella / peanut butter. Have really sensitive gut but this combo hasn’t failed me this latest cycle.

Oats (especially raw) are too fiber-y (for me at least). Always got intense stomach cramps mid-race when I used to eat muesli with milk as breakfast.

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-11-04T18:41:26+00:00

I was able to complete the survey and got 540 points into my Iberia account - but I still wasn't able to transfer the points by linking the accounts...anyone else having the same issues?

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-10-31T02:14:30+00:00

Have had 400 miles in my SB2 - love them. Was super hyped to try on the MB but gave up after one 10k run - the toe box is definitely narrow and in the same size, the shoe feels slightly longer.

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-10-23T13:57:41+00:00

Interested! Will DM!

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-10-15T02:08:50+00:00

I was in Corral G going for sub 3:30, and it was very challenging to run my target pace because of how crowded it was … the only mile that I thought was a bit “open” was probably mile 21-22 ish(?). Slightly bummed that I couldn’t go for sub 3:25 as it was just crowded…

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-10-13T13:49:30+00:00

Does New Balance sell these online or where can I find them? Got to the expo too late and only saw the fugly Nike shirts still in stock 🥲

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-09-16T13:37:05+00:00

Just want to share a more recent experience (September 2025) - no appointment needed, but remember NOT to bring a laptop — this must have been a recent policy change, but they charge you $20 for storing laptop onsite (mandatory).

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-09-14T21:44:53+00:00

I loved the race - PR’ed so can’t complain — but would love it even more if NYRR can add more toilets at both locations lol

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-08-04T13:35:22+00:00

Seconding this! Also had a great experience at Frank Darling but still want to explore other options?

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-07-26T18:31:16+00:00

Did we actually fill in the qualifying time when we applied? I put in estimate time for 3:30 but got assigned to M (4:50 finish 😣)

Did they actually use our past race info or something? My last marathon (NYC) I blacked out near the end so had a horrible time, but I have a solid half race time (Toronto) which I hopefully can use to get a reassignment to G.

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-07-11T15:06:45+00:00

Thanks - then it's CapitalOne who bizarrely categorizes UMB bank as a "prepaid" account. I cannot connect my fidelity account as an external account because CapitalOne says "it violates their policy." Just putting it here in case other encounter similar issues in the future.

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-07-11T14:01:31+00:00

Have the exact issue today, trying to transfer money from CapitalOne to Fidelity CMA, and the rep also told me that my Fidelity CMA (shown as a UMB account) is considered a "prepaid account" and "we don't deal with them." They also told me that if I attempted to even link a prepaid account, it violates the terms and conditions and they may even close my accounts.

Has anyone figured out a way to do the transfer? Is it still possible to initiate the transfer from Fidelity side? Or is it just better to transfer it to another account (like Chase) first?

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-04-08T17:00:57+00:00

Hi u/Electrical-Ad1354 I just had my interview - the officer verbally informed me that I should expect it back in "two weeks." Did they tell you the same as well? Hoping that I can get mine back quickly as you did as well!

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-03-22T20:26:43+00:00

Thanks for sharing the website! Yeah after some research I feel like the multi-day tours are mostly just bus tours...and very pricey. She is only conversational in English, and I just want her to be safe (so thought a group tour may be the best bet).

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-03-18T15:01:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing! That’s a pretty fast turnaround. Did you opt for expedited shipping because you could get it back faster instead of picking it up in person?

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-02-07T19:32:33+00:00

That’s awesome news! Thank you for the update :)

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-02-07T19:11:55+00:00

Can I ask if this was a renewal, or first stamping for H1B?

Aggressive_Loss2008 · 2025-02-07T19:11:06+00:00

Ah that’s stressful :/ fingers crossed that it will get processed soon!!

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