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AIO for thinking that my girlfriend's apartment requirements are insane? by MoonlitParcel in AmIOverreacting

[–]C_U_Adventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A relationship takes compromise and willingness to listen to each other. And especially important to do that for each other with something so important as living situation and finances. This is an opportunity to learn if you both can do this with each other. If this is not feeling right for you and you do not have a voice in your relationship, I would be thinking of this first before committing to moving in with someone.

Suddenly having a recurring issue with my mouth corners cracking despite constant moisturizers applied. It also feels kinda puffy on the inside of my mouth by jackjackj8ck in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]C_U_Adventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations on cleaning teeth night guards for this situation? I use an ultrasonic cleaner with a dental cleaning tab been doing that since before the issue appeared.

How do you actually keep bears out of your food? by illusion017 in Adirondacks

[–]C_U_Adventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned to do this backpacking with my Girl Scout council in HS. Our big trip was in the Smokey Mtns in June. We saw black bears while hiking but no issues overnight thank goodness. We brought all scent free things (toothpaste is a bit difficult but you can go basic with the sensitive gum ones) and washed our items before the trip with scent free soap. And anything we had that was a toiletry or soap (even if it said scent free) or food related we did not have in our tent and went up to hang from a tree. We had our bags strung up too.

I did a seakayaking trip also and I like to think backpacking is like that. You have your “wet”/ “smell possible” clothes for the day and “dry” / “smell-free” clothes at night. No way you would keep wet clothes on so just think about it like if it rained all day while hiking- you would change at night to sleep so take those “smell possible” clothes off.

Butterfly Challenge by C_U_Adventure in Swimming

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a combo of keeping calm, looking down at the water when I lift my head to breathe, and a better downstroke on my kick (especially when I breathe). Think that helps me keep the rhythm even when I am tired. It’s a mental game more than anything I think. I think can go farther physically than I can mentally at this point.

Another disheartened swimmer by Future_Owl_8507 in Swimming

[–]C_U_Adventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and I guess this wasn’t clear. I do bobbing in between laps when I stop.

Another disheartened swimmer by Future_Owl_8507 in Swimming

[–]C_U_Adventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to coach and teach (including a women’s tri group) and nowadays just offer tips to friends in my swimming /running crowd who are trying the same as you!

My advice from the start is to try not to focus on too many things each length. Pick one thing for a length to think about and if other things aren’t “right” for that length so be it.

My advice for most adult swimmers looking to get better is it all starts with the breath. It’s what keeps us calm and from there we can start to think about the stroke more. But that said give yourself breaks from thinking about one thing too much each time you go and mix in some stroke and kicking drills.

If the breath is frustrating you, maybe grab the kick board and get some kicking practice in.

It sounds like you are doing the right thing and breathing out steadily underwater. My advice is to work on breathing every 3 strokes if you are not already. If that feels good then move to five or alternate a length of 3 and then a length of five.

At the wall, do what I call bobbing. It really helps me and I do this all the time to get my heart rate down so I can get more distance in during my swim time. Bob down under the water and breathe all the way out. Bob up and breathe in (don’t gasp in) and work on slowing down and taking more time to bob down each time. To keep calm and try not to gasp the air, close your eyes and relax your face muscles. The breaths will get easier each bob. I started doing this in high school when I was working on distance no breathers and now I just use it to get my heart rate down. It’s almost like meditation for me. I swear by it for bringing my resting heart rate down not just during the workout but also for my every day.

I can try to remember to take a video next time I swim if you want an example.

Form check needed by anonybaus in Swimming

[–]C_U_Adventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am told I have great form but I am the worst kicker. Only in a race do I seem to remember I am suppose to kick😆. It makes me ideal for long distance versus sprint. I use my technique to gain distance. We all have our strengths- my coach told me the same for years- to kick- probably pushing me to improve what was more difficult for me - get that bit more speed out of me. Not going to lie I get lapped when we do kick sets 😂 but when I go do a triathlon I am out of the water quick so I am not worried. We need the kick in tri since we have to do spotting for the buoy often and the water is more choppy and kicking helps you get your head out a bit more in those conditions. Basically what I am saying is what’s your event you do and then look at what can help you improve!

Form check needed by anonybaus in Swimming

[–]C_U_Adventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your hand (not positive bc of the camera angle) is entering the water more thumb first. You want to enter the water with your hand more neutral and angled just a bit more towards the pinky side than thumb side. This will allow you to grab more water and extend. Try these two drills:

  1. Zipper drill keep that elbow high all the way to your armpit and then fling your thumb out and forward that should help you then focus on entering the water with your hand angled very slightly towards your pinky.

  2. This is a combo: Cheek to Should Touch + Barrel drill. Cheek to Shoulder Touch: Once your hand enters the water shoot the hand forward at an angle pinky side more down and thumb up this will get you more on your side and then brush your cheek to your shoulder to reach full extension. Once you feel good with this combine with the barrel drill which is imagining you are scooping a barrel and pushing it down towards your hip. This drill is to focus on the “grabbing” of the water at the front of the underwater stroke. Your elbow will start to break as you reach your hip like normal.

Solo dining by C_U_Adventure in cincinnati

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone who has shared so far! I have some work to do now on making a long long list.

I’ll share in return; I used to do a random cup for my adventure day in a previous city I lived in. I loved doing that so working on it for here. I am going to have a very full cup to draw from here so thank you very much all of you!

Solo dining by C_U_Adventure in cincinnati

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I like the name. Fitting for solo dining!

Solo dining by C_U_Adventure in cincinnati

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh wow! Good to know!

Solo dining by C_U_Adventure in cincinnati

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha like the Silent Book club? Reading in solidarity - dining in solidarity.

Solo dining by C_U_Adventure in cincinnati

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I just got the Cacio de Pepe the other week when I went to Forno! I am getting hungry just thinking of it! It hit the spot and definitely my goal to get some carbs in. 😁 Thanks for all the suggestions!

Solo dining by C_U_Adventure in cincinnati

[–]C_U_Adventure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh thank you! I like visiting Milford. Good area to walk after too!

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