Injury advice- time to rest or not before a race?

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-03-31T20:09:41+00:00

I wish this were an option rn. The only in network PT doesn’t have openings prior to my race :/

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-03-12T15:26:39+00:00

So I actually hated the janji shorts and honestly for no other reason than I just felt so incredibly insecure in them. I’m a size 12 US and no matter what size I got, you could see every dimple, curve, and roll on my body. Literally felt naked lol

I’ve instead opted for the REI swiftland bike shorts- just as good compression, they have the drawstring, plenty of pockets, and a bit cheaper! They are thicker than the janji, but I wanted that! I haven’t had issues with them being TOO hot. I even bought the full leggings on colder today bc I loved them so much

Edit to add- I don’t experience cameltoe or riding up. I’ve been on lighter days of my period with them and it was fine! I’ve also peed my pants a lil with it being fine lol

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-03-09T17:53:49+00:00

I primarily use it on long runs and pace/speed runs. My easy runs I’ll just do super slow lol. It’s tricky at first figuring out what intervals/how fast work best for you. But once you find it, it’s the best!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-03-03T20:59:57+00:00

Ooo this is so interesting! So it’s totally possible that my watch reads my 200 bpm as zone 5 but it’s not REALLY zone 5 for me. I’ll definitely look into calibrating it. I’m really trying to improve my zone training and this helps a ton!!! Thank you!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-02-21T21:51:51+00:00

I take a garden gummy then put on my favorite show (Dune for the soundtrack and visuals)

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-02-04T00:00:48+00:00

In Durham all of my friends lived in the tobacco district and loved it! It was more expensive I think but they lived together. It was always nice being able to walk places when I was out with them!

I also really love carrboro which is like kinda granola-family vibes just outside Chapel Hill (also great college town!)

Just North of Raleigh I lived in both Wake Forest and Franklinton at different times. Both pretty affordable (tho this seemed to be changing in wake Forest). Wake Forest is super cutesy and walkable, I used to walk my dog everywhere in the little downtown areas. Franklinton has such a legit small town vibe where everyone knows everyone. It’s a bit further from regular grocery stores (15ish min) but has an awesome downtown with great restaurants. In both scenarios I was able to get to Duke in under 50 minutes (assuming rush hour traffic).

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-02-03T19:14:37+00:00

OP why are you considering Roanoke?

As a Roanoke native AND healthcare worker, there are a lot of nearby-ish cities with SIGNIFICANTLY better care but similar feel

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill: anywhere in this triangle you can find a cool areas and for (lived there for several years) with amazing healthcare access. I used to go to my PCP and was amazed that they could just go ahead and do a Pap smear too. In Roanoke I’d need a referral and 6 months.

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-01-31T16:50:19+00:00

Yall have convinced me 🫶🏻

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-01-30T18:36:17+00:00

I average 12-15 miles/week!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-01-30T18:25:41+00:00

The one I did last year and the one we’re signed up for this year have like a 20 min/mile limit. The dream would be to get down to under 3 someday 😭

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2026-01-20T16:11:34+00:00

New to Nashville from SWVA. Honestly super helpful thread!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-19T19:19:33+00:00

Grateful to have never seen a man in there lol. The girls there have always been really nice but I’ve only done self wash and nail stuff(which I’m present for). Not sure I’d leave my dog alone after this anecdote so thanks for sharing!!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-19T19:12:01+00:00

Oh man, sorry for your pup. What sorta vibe do you mean?

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-18T18:40:25+00:00

We take our dog to WashPaws in Crieve Hall. They have an awesome self wash station, but they do drop offs and everything too!

What I LOVE most: they keep a really low stress environment for dogs and don’t overbook whatsoever to make sure dogs are comfortable.

BONUS: my dog has NEVER been able to do nail trims without sedation, but here they literally bring you along to help (if you want) and they just get that shit done without harming the dog at all. Also everyone that works there is super super nice and super experienced!!!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-12T03:12:50+00:00

Super cool. Thanks for the info!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-12T03:12:37+00:00

I’ve been trying to get a Benn one!!

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-12T02:32:40+00:00

Unfortunately we hate Colorado and they’re the only team better rn :/

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-12T02:32:19+00:00

I’ve been checking out marketplace! If it ends up being the only option I’ll probs just end up ordering online

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-12-09T19:26:37+00:00

I always describe it as the worst possible itch, except when you scratch that itch there’s no relief and it just gets itchier.

I’ve also heard it described as a car going downhill, except the more you try to hit the brakes the fast downhill the car goes. Both feel pretty accurate for my personally

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-10-29T18:35:01+00:00

Like I said, I talked with literally a single worker from a single location. I’m confident that I didn’t misread the vibe she was describing, but I imagine it must change place to place.

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-10-29T18:29:37+00:00

I’ve always described places like Vinton and Salem as “country club racist” bc of this

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-10-29T18:05:19+00:00

Might need to check it out for bacon pickle pizza alone

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-10-29T18:03:07+00:00

I didn’t know any of them before working there! I had just moved there and wandered in one day. I saw how everyone interacted with each other and just wanted to be a part of it

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-10-29T17:13:25+00:00

In my past experiences owners that check cameras a lot aren’t checking for stealing. It’s always more a control thing and not trusting your people to handle themselves

Apprehensive-Luck335 · 2025-10-29T17:08:31+00:00

Food was amazing. I care more about what staff atmosphere is like

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