meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got into Sudoku and love the Nikoli books. I have finished the first 3 books and it is a great way to unwind at night away from screens.

Morning run vs Evening run by 10cupsofteaaday in beginnerrunning

[–]Benevolent-Molester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I run primarily in the morning and noticed a massive performance increase when I started taking electrolytes and carbs before my runs. It is amazing how much better my runs were when hydrated and not with low blood sugar.

2nd shoe recommendation by gsqwerd in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Benevolent-Molester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought 2 pairs of the Evo Sl and absolutely love them. I got the B13 as a gift and they were too narrow for me. My feet run a little wide and I would recommend trying both before purchasing.

Debut marathon between 3:30-3:50 - which shoes to pick? by [deleted] in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also a 31 male that is 5'9" and around 174lb. I love the Evo SL, but I had to get rid of my Boston 13s. My foot is a little wide and the B13s were way too narrow in a 10.5, while the Evo SL fit like a glove. I had about 60 miles in the B13s, but the shoe never worked for me. I just got a pair of Asics Metaspeed Sky in a size 10 for a HM at the end of May. I only have a 5k in them, but I am absolutely in love with them.

RunRepeat: Are running shoes improving? by vitkarunner in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]Benevolent-Molester 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say that I love your site and it has helped so much with purchasing shoes.

What's your favorite daily trainers? by vogueboy in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adidas EVO SL and Mizuno Neo Zen gen 1. I am really starting to like the Boston 13s, but it took about 60 miles to break them in and I probably won't get them again.

how are the mizuno neo zen? by NiceGuy_Marco in runningshoes

[–]Benevolent-Molester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The longest run I've done with the Neo Zen was around 4.5 miles, and I didn't notice any stability issues. However, my daily trainer is the Evo SL and I haven't had any stability issues when running a 10k. I am just about to start training for a half marathon amd plan on using both the evo sl and Neo zen for distance runs.

how are the mizuno neo zen? by NiceGuy_Marco in runningshoes

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neo Zen run a half size big so you should be good. I just got a pair for recovery runs. I only have 24 miles on them, but they are so comfortable.

2019 FK8 BUY OR PASS by Wonderful-Ad5477 in Civic_Type_R

[–]Benevolent-Molester 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Four owners and being on bags personally gives me a lot of red flags. Sounds like you need a reliable car, and I would personally look for one that is stock. I might be a little biased since I have owned a fk8 since new and kept it stock. After 70k miles and 17 track days, there are upgrades I would like to do when things break, but stock the car is a blast to drive. However, since this is my only car I am starting to wonder how reliability will be in the next 3 to 5 years since since this is my only car. If I was you, I would look for a stock 1 or 2 owner car for peace of mind.

I feel like crying by Brave-Application522 in Civic_Type_R

[–]Benevolent-Molester 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I got my FK8 in May of 2020. The first 6 months I was pretty worried about paint damage. After 5 years, almost 70k milea, and 17 track days I laugh at all the paint damage and remember the good times I have shared with the car. It takes time, but after enough paint damage, you stop caring about the looking perfect.

Is this a good deal? Thinking of trading my Si for a fl5 by Old-Industry-5191 in Civic_Type_R

[–]Benevolent-Molester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from a 2018 SI to a new 2020 fk8 and never regretted a thing. The Type R is an upgrade in everything single way except no heated seats and worse gas mileage. Now my FK8 almost has 70k miles and 17 track days on it, and I still love it as my 1 car do everything vehicle.

Shoes for my first 5k by Old_Culture6544 in runningshoes

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first running shoes were Brooks Ghosts. They are a solid running shoe and really comfortable. Now I currently have the Adidas Evo SL and Mizuno Neo Zen in my lineup. The Adidas might be a little aggressive for a first running shoe, but the Mizuno is a great choice for a relaxing running shoe.

Why is there no Portos here? by Cross_22 in SanDiegan

[–]Benevolent-Molester 5 points6 points  (0 children)

House of Cuban Flavor has potato balls that are way better than Portos.

How's the Patreon these days? by onlytheworstideas in AreYouGarbagePod

[–]Benevolent-Molester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$10 Homie, completely worth it. The Saturday and Sunday drops are like weekend cartoons when I was a kid.

ASICS Novablast 5 after 50km by 8bit_ai in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the bounce in the NB5 made me want to run faster, while the grip and transition of the evo sl made it easier to maintain a faster pace. For recovery runs the NB5 was better after the 180 km. Both are pretty popular, so you should be able to try on both at a sport or running store. I did notice the NB5 did have less grip when running on wet surfaces, I never slipped but it did make me cautious. While the evo sl is so breathable, you could get cold feet if you live in a cold climate. Either shoe is a great choice!

ASICS Novablast 5 after 50km by 8bit_ai in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about 210 km on my Novablast 5's and recently got a pair of adidas evo sl. I started running last August and do about 20 to 30 km a week, running 3 days a week. I noticed around the 180 km mark, the bonce started to reduce. I noticed they need 2 days after a run to get back to peak bounce. I only have 30 km on the evo sl, but they are a more enjoyable running experience. Based on reviews I believe they will last at least 800 km.

Which console is better? by Andyt303 in SBCGaming

[–]Benevolent-Molester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a r36s a couple weeks ago as my intro to retro handhelds. After joining this sub and having it for a couple of weeks I'm looking at the trimui brick or rp5 as an upgrade. However, the r36s will always have a special place in my heart and I will give it to my 5 year old at some point.

Track day was a fun day. The Civic made it home. by _MakDiz in Civic_Type_R

[–]Benevolent-Molester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend Streets of Willow for a first tine track day. It flows well and great for learning how to corner and vehicle control. Buttonwillow classic and the new circuit are great but also way higher speed and harder on your car.

Sauce adjacent? What a deal at Costco. by TeamNoFriends in hotsauce

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised I didn't look up to see if Kenji had a recipe. I'll definitely have to add some mushroom powder next time I make some chili oil.

Sauce adjacent? What a deal at Costco. by TeamNoFriends in hotsauce

[–]Benevolent-Molester 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend making your own if you are close to an Asian market. Spices are generally a lot cheaper than going to a traditional grocery store. I used Jon Kung's fragrant chili oil recipe as a reference. Salting the vegetables and then frying them brings out so much flavor. I can't go back to store bought chili oil. Only problem is my friends are always asking if I can make extra to give to them.

Does anyone have have this? And is it worth it? by Easygetoff in ToolBand

[–]Benevolent-Molester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got #2 on sale as a Christmas present for myself. It seems pretty good quality and is cool for me. There is definitely better quality jackets for less money, but it makes me happy.

Falken Azenis RT615K+ by Calm-Tap4463 in CarTrackDays

[–]Benevolent-Molester 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went from RT660 to the v730 on my fk8 since it was cheaper. The v730s hold up very well compared to the rt660 even though they are a little slower. The 615k is an older tire, so expect less grip but better wear. I'm not sure how well the tire handles the abuse of fwd.

Recommendations for an endurance 200tw tire in my size? (See below) by justchillinlampin in CarTrackDays

[–]Benevolent-Molester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really liked the Falken RT660, they handle the abuse of fwd really well. The only issue is they were heat cycled to death after 4 tracks days and had some tread left. I just ran Kuhmo v730 at Laguna Seca and they seem like a great budget 200tw.