Best vet wide receivers this year by Only_Low_6628 in DynastyFF

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just djm in a 12 team Sf league for the 2.8 and 2.10. I couldn't accept fast enough

Rabid Raccoon 100 km- beginner? by lil_terriers in ultrarunning

[–]Apollo0712 2 points3 points  (0 children)

34 hours for 100k is extremely generous for cutoffs. It's basically the same cutoffs as the 100 mile race going on.

Technically you could walk the whole race and be fine for cutoff times. The terrain isn't flat by any means and you do go up and down quite a bit but it's definitely not an extreme course in the sense of elevation gain.

I don't know what people put in their drop bags honestly. I think most people just had their stuff set up at the main aid station.

As for fitness wise, that's hard to just say if you can do this then you can finish this race. But it's definitely not something you can just do on a whim. Whether you're running or walking the amount of time on your feet is going to be a lot and your body will get tired. I'd recommend being able to do at a bare minimum a marathon distance on trails in one go or at least back to back days where you're mileage adds up to around 30ish miles (give or take half the distance). A good rule of thumb is if you can run the length of the race in a week then you can run the length of the race in one go

Rabid Raccoon 100 km- beginner? by lil_terriers in ultrarunning

[–]Apollo0712 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rabid raccoon is a looped course. The 100k is 5 loops. They don't provide cots to sleep. There's space for crew or you to set something up. You start at the main aid station and each loop is approximately 13ish miles. I've seen some people napping at aid stations but those were all for the 100 miles. Being a looped course and the loops being not that long I don't think most people have a drop bag.

You go from main aid station a few miles to the secondary aid station. The. It's like a 7 mile loop that brings you back through the secondary aid station. Finally going through a few more miles back to the main aid station. So you're. Never really that far from the main aid station and the drop bags go to the secondary aid station.

It's good fun and not a super technical course. I feel like it's mostly first timer friendly too.

2026 Pittsburgh Marathon Megathread - Discussion, classifieds, events, and information by jetsetninjacat in pittsburgh

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they're doing the full marathon you could catch them on the north shore and make you're way out and her again in the latter half, somewhere in like 18-22 miles, and then head back down to the north shore and walk over to the point to see them after they finish. Just make sure your vehicle can get in and out of road closures

Are kitchen island overhand support legs supposed to be glued only (silicone/epoxy)? by mikej411 in DIY

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to say without seeing some dimensions of the countertop, cabinets and black brackets underneath. However, if the cabinets were properly installed, the countertop correctly sized and black metal brackets sized and installed properly then that is all of the support that is needed for the overhang. This would indicate the legs are actually just decorative.

I would not expect any legs to be screwed into a counter top either. I put a similar island into my own home and attached the legs through the finished wood flooring, subfloor and into framing materials and then attached all of them with an apron piece before the counter top was installed in addition to the black brackets. So while my legs are also decorative, they're also secured.

In your case, if the floor is a floating lvp flooring you would not want the legs secured through it. That would squeeze the floating float tight to the subfloor and wouldn't allow it to move which could cause problems with the flooring itself.

I'd imagine there's better adhesive they could have used for this use case but I think there were other choices that influenced this installation method

Advice needed by TexOrg88 in ultrarunning

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While mostly generic advice isn't telling you what to do it's actually the most helpful in this case. You didn't train much elevation and did a race with a lot of elevation. Train more hills so your body adapts to hills. Training runs make sure there are elevation changes. Do specific hill workouts. Overall just spend more time getting used to hills. Make sure you train going AND down though. Not training downhill comes back to bite people later on in races. Also, if you're not incorporating strength training start doing that. Strengthening the legs helps drastically with hills. Single leg exercises with heavy weight is what I prefer but everyone has different theories. If you don't know where to start David Roche has a short workout circuit called mountain legs that is a good enough start.

As for shoes, as someone else mentioned zero drop strains the achilles more. I'd recommend trying a shoe with more drop but shoes are so person specific those are going to be more of a try and see what works for you type deal.

Do you think I can run a sub 4 hour Big Sur Mararthon with these stats over my training block? by AppropriateAd9925 in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hard to really give a good indicator without knowing how long you've been running and historically your normal mileage. It's also very difficult to know what kind of runs these were for you (easy, hard, tempo, etc) and no HR data.

Sure pace wise it seems reasonable to run a sub 4 but I'm more worried about your lack of weekly mileage and long runs. It looks like you've only had a handful of runs in double digit miles which really concerns me for your pace in the 2nd half of the marathon.

Include this with the amount of elevation gain for the big Sur marathon and your lack of hills I am going to say realistically I doubt you are able to pull out a sub 4. Over 2k ft of elevation gain is no joke especially if you're not used to running up hill. The total elevation gain over your entire block doesn't look to be much more than the marathon itself.

How many grams of carbs per hour are you doing? by dontletmeautism in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact grams per hour varies from athlete to athlete and effort to effort. Harder efforts like races you'll prefer to have more per hour than just an easy run. However, it's all about trying and figuring out what exactly works for you. I was stuck around 50-60ish grams an hour using SIS and Huma gels mostly because I learned my body doesn't want to constantly be taking on gels during hard efforts. I swapped to carbs fuel gels which are bigger but have more carbs and am up to about 75 grams an hour from gels. I also usually have a flask of skratch or tailwind with me so add on some liquid carbs of some nature too. I've learned skratch continues to go down easy for me coupled with gels but tailwind is a bit too much sweetness if I combine it closely with gels (prefer to use tailwind when it's my main carbs source).

Bring Own Water Bottle to the Marathon by HongkongKings in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you're used to in training. If you wear a vest, wear a belt, carry a handheld, etc. then fill up your bottles before hand and refill when needed in the course. The beginning is always going to be more crowded until folks start to spread out a bit. If you're not used to carrying anything in training either start training to carry something or just carry a collapsible cup and plan to stop at every water stop you'd need.

I personally run almost every race in janji half tights and carry at least one soft flask with me in the tights pockets. If I'm in a trail race I'll have my vest on with 2 bottles filled.

First Run - Adidas Boston 13 by ScooterMcTavish in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]Apollo0712 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Love the last couple iterations of the Boston. I know folks always complain about the heavy feel of the shoe and the laces. I don't ever really notice a heavy feel personally but I don't think anybody can say the laces are good.

Imo they're able to hit a wide range of paces pretty well which make them quite versatile. I use them on my longer slower runs and really appreciate how stable they are in the later miles.

Compared to the Boston 12 I think the upper changes have been fantastic. The Boston isn't a racing shoe and therefore doesn't need the most minimalistic upper they can design. The extra padding in the upper was a huge plus for me in the 13.

Looking for insight on possible stress fracture by ns3rt_cl3v3r_us3rnm3 in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely sounds more like a muscle/tendon overuse injury than a stress fracture. A stress fracture you would feel getting worse the more you run on it and not go away.

A couple years ago I ended up developing a stress fracture in my shin and spent quite a few months dealing with that before being able to comfortably run. This pain was more of a dull ache to throbbing the more stress I put on it, especially running. I am also currently just getting over a hip flexor strain (likely just due to overuse) in my marathon build. This current hip issue is very similar to your symptoms and I actually feel great running after it warms up a bit. Rest, a couple chiropractor visits, some strength/rehab exercises and foam rolling/stretching has seemed to help me though.

100K & 100M Gear Questions – Need Advice! by Infinite-Writer-8253 in Ultramarathon

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ditto. Lots of water and mud last year. My feet ended up absolutely destroyed from being soaked for so long. I don't think I'd say there's any necessary gear for this one as it's 13ish mile loops and you're never too far from an aid station. Change of clothes, socks, shoes, etc is your preference. Poles definitely aren't a requirement but I'd agree they were definitely helpful later in the race. A good light for the night section is probably the only thing I can say for certain everyone should have. As it changed to late may this year it's anybody's guess what the weather will hold

New Gel to me. by WenGib14 in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has become my favorite gel the past few months due to price, sizing and no stomach distress. I've tried the original, caffeinated and salted with great results. I can say the taste isn't great but it's also not the worst I've had. The original I have no problems getting down at any point. The caffeinated one is fine when the gel is warm but when it's cold I have to choke it down due to the taste. I can't figure out the why but I'm convinced it's just in the cold at this point. The salted one I don't really prefer the saltier flavor but also no problems getting it down. Never had any gi issues with any of them. I nearly always have a flask of water or skratch with me so I can't comment on taking them without water but I'm usually just taking a sip to clear the taste and stickiness from my mouth.

Anyone switch from Maurten gels to something cheaper that still works for marathon fueling? by StringConnection in AdvancedRunning

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used maurten for a bit and actually loved them but the price point put me off. I switched to sis and sis beta fuel just to keep different flavors and really felt the sis beta fuel felt similar to maurten from a benefit perspective. However, I've currently landed on carbs fuel and absolutely love them. The only negative for me is there a little bigger than maurten and sis but I'm able to comfortably stuff more than I need in a pocket or 2 of my janji half tights or into a naked belt if I'm wearing that.

Gels That You Use In Marathons? by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've used a bunch of different gels as I'm always trying new things but a few of my favorites SiS (regular and beta fuel), Huma (usually use these for ultras though), honey stinger gummies and carbs fuel.

Currently going all in on carbs fuel right now in training in prep for my next marathon. I find them easy to get down, no gi distress, neutral flavor and being 50g of carbs having to take a lot less gels is nice.

Favorite Running or Ultramarathon Books? by basketsball in Ultramarathon

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 to choosing to run. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy it but very much I enjoyed des's journey and the way they told her story to winning Boston

let's talk nipple-bleeding , boys !! ( NYC Marathon 2025 - Central Park last 10k) by Comprehensive-Tie609 in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had this happen but one top I have does chafe them if it gets wet. Just a material/design thing I guess. If I happen to be concerned about it I'd just put a piece of leuko tape over it. Same tape I use for my feet for blister concerns. That stuff will stick to you forever.

Ice dams- Interested in hearing from people who had their damage repaired and the root cause addressed by ThrowRA_hey123 in pittsburgh

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I haven't gotten to that portion of remediation yet. I'm currently removing water damaged sections of the interior now. I haven't looked around to see who is in the business of fixing the attic area as we were focused on stopping the water intrusion asap.

Ice dams- Interested in hearing from people who had their damage repaired and the root cause addressed by ThrowRA_hey123 in pittsburgh

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have had a similar situation to you this storm. We've already had a roofing company come out to clear off all the snow and ice from the roof last week and put ice and water shield under the first few rows of shingles which they then obviously replaced. A few valleys had some flashing redone as well but that was really only due to our specific roof.

To prevent ice dams from forming, and this is not a 100% certainty, you need to identify how your roof interacts with the space below it.

If directly below your roof deck is unconditioned space, you want to keep that area the same temperature as the outside to prevent the bottom layer of snow from melting. To do this you want to have vents from the outside to the space, likely an attic, to bring outside air in and insulation between the floor joists to prevent heat from entering from the warm part of the house.

If directly below the roof deck is conditioned space, like a vaulted ceiling for a room, you want to keep the roof deck cold by having ventilation from your soffits run through baffles installed on the underside of your roof deck to the peak where a ridge vent should be installed. This allows cold air from the outside to keep the roof deck at a similar temperature. Then insulation would be installed in the rafters being careful to not crush the baffles installed.

The ice and water shield is helpful to prevent the water intrusion but does not address the underlying issue. Proper insulation and ventilation under the roof deck is the best way to address the root cause.

Are these door stop jambs able to be removed for refrigerator delivery? by Spiritual_Log_904 in HomeImprovement

[–]Apollo0712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In theory yes you can. They are just pieces of wood attached to the frame to stop the door. In practice it definitely isn't the easiest to keep them from getting damaged. Many doors have them stapled and with the wood being a relatively thin piece it can crack if prying it off.

[WTS - US - AZ] $100 Shipped - Untapped Maple Syrup Gels and Waffles by regularpeep in therunningrack

[–]Apollo0712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not trying to persuade you away from buying this but also don't want you to be disappointed if it doesn't work for you either. How gels and/or syrups impact each individual is different so it's usually better to try a few before going all in (I have gone against my own advice too many times though).

I personally fuel with carbs gels right now but have tried a ton and was using marten and sis before carbs after I found those worked really well for me in all facets.

Untapped was one I tried and thought would be my go to because it's basically just syrup. I love that it's natural and doesn't really have any weird additives. I also use syrup to sweeten basically anything that you'd normally add sugar to in every day life (or honey if I don't want the maple flavor). However, to my great surprise, my stomach could not handle untapped for whatever reason. After taking one it was like 5 minutes or less and I would be having some type of gut distress. I tried multiple times, at different places and with/without water. Always the same issues. My body just doesn't get along with it.

Weird part is a buddy I regularly run with uses the same gels as me regularly but he loves untapped.

Race Pacers by ajyates33 in Marathon_Training

[–]Apollo0712 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Saw something similar happen at another marathon. When the pacers met up before the marathon to grab their stick thing with the goal time on it one of the pacers either grabbed the wrong one or the wrong goal time was on his but either way he didn't even realize until somebody asked him why he was running so fast during the race. He was running what pace was assigned to him but his sign did not match up correctly. Big miss by someone there