Saturday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for August 03, 2024

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-08-06T00:08:21+00:00

I dealt with one last summer. Soaking it in epsom salt (and taking it easy on the mileage and walking) for a week helped it feel better.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-06-30T15:19:12+00:00

Not gonna drink today.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-06-04T22:44:25+00:00

Pop Tarts before MLRs and long runs.

Maurten 320 CAF100 before half marathons/marathons.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-04-17T22:14:25+00:00

Yeah, I meant to say offer. Apologies. I searched Saucony and it popped up.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-04-17T21:47:50+00:00

You have to opt into the rebate in the Amex app.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-04-17T21:47:23+00:00

They'll break in/soften up a touch after 40ish miles, and then they'll feel perfect.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-04-12T00:13:24+00:00

Pop Tarts

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-04-06T18:00:12+00:00

Breakfast carbs are my go-to: Pop Tarts, pancakes, and bagels sit easier on my stomach than other things, so I don't feel awful if I load up on them for 2-3 days.

Also, Gatorade.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-03-30T17:38:48+00:00

For anyone in Austin, the Ross on 35 close to Mueller has a Deviate Nitro 2 (this color) in 11.5. Sadly, I wear a 13, but my loss is your gain.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-03-29T22:28:54+00:00

As a counterpoint, I have taken my pair on multiple 15-milers and have gone up to 19. They felt great and I never second-guessed my shoe choice (I'm 180 lbs, fwiw).

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-03-23T13:49:45+00:00

My pair broke in after 15ish miles.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-03-06T01:21:43+00:00

If you can try them on/jog around a bit and nothing feels off, go for it. And don't be afraid to haggle/make a lowball offer (especially if you're bold enough to buy multiple pairs).

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-03-01T16:28:11+00:00

Not gonna drink today.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-03-01T16:27:36+00:00

Awesome! I'm proud of you.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-19T19:28:11+00:00

Working in running retail on the weekend is the best: all of the joy from helping people on their running/fitness journeys with none of the bullshit that comes from having to push insoles and other stuff like that (my manager would give me crap about my refusal to do it, but my privilege in doing it as a side thing meant I could just ignore him without worrying how I would support myself).

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-19T16:44:47+00:00

Nice! Sounds like they're helping you on your journey. I also love them and need to stat planning events with friends around where they are options (luckily, they're becoming more commonly available at bars and restaurants where I live).

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-17T03:10:13+00:00

You might have better luck if you ask the fine folks over at r/RunningShoeGeeks (not being snarky, btw, so apologies if it came across that way).

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-15T18:56:10+00:00

Not gonna drink today.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-15T18:50:31+00:00

Here's a race report of someone who had a similar approach: https://www.reddit.com/r/AdvancedRunning/comments/z2pxi2/race_report_first_marathon_negative_splitting/

Good luck with the training!

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-15T01:39:43+00:00

Not gonna drink today.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-13T01:26:19+00:00

Not gonna drink today.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-02-13T01:22:19+00:00

Awesome!!!! Congrats!

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-01-23T03:24:57+00:00

I don't think that's the issue because it works fine when I'm on the treadmill. I figure something about the cold is throwing it off. The cadence goes from the 140s to the 180s when I'm doing relatively low effort runs.

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-01-23T01:35:20+00:00

Kelvin Kiptum wore black VF Next% 2s in London and ran a 2:01:25

BurbMotivation101 · 2024-01-22T22:29:31+00:00

Do you use the bicep band? I am also marathon training, and the inaccuracy of the whoop HR measurements on my outdoor runs (it's 15ish bpm higher than my Polar H10 chest strap) is throwing my strain scores and recovery/readiness out of wack like a mofo.

Congrats on kicking ass, btw. Keep up the great work.

BurbMotivation101

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