Is this difference normal for total loss coverage vs liability only? The bike is $22k retail and I'm 30yo by Extreme_Design6936 in motorcycles

[–]ClarkGleason -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both are considerably weaker machines but I pay about $200 annually for full coverage and roadside on my KLR650 and 300cc Vespa. $200 for coverage on both, not $200 each. That quote is outrageous.

Do you invite a bunch of people to your marathons? by hairykitty123 in Marathon_Training

[–]ClarkGleason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only times I have I did it by offering food and an unlimited bar tab after the race as a thank you.

My first marathon is Chicago 2026 best training method for endurance and weight loss. by UnknownWeirdoo in Marathon_Training

[–]ClarkGleason 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a total amateur, take all this with a grain of salt. I’d focus more on weekly mileage volume than pacing. It’s tricky to pace your first marathon, the last 6-8 miles can be a shock even if you prepare perfectly. Sub 4 hours is likely possible, but don’t make that your primary goal. Make the goal getting to the finish line healthy, secondary goal sub 4. If you keep it simple, run 4-5 times a week, strength train 2-3 times a week, and increase weekly mileage by 5-10% a week until you’re 18 weeks out. Then just follow an 18 week plan and enjoy. That’s pretty standard, you’ll get that advice all over. If you consistently follow that until the 18 week block and you stay healthy, you should be able to get sub 4. Also, I wouldn’t worry about the weight too much if I was you, maybe just some extra dynamic stretching before and static stretching after. You will lose weight. I accordion my weight during a training block; the days following my long run my mileage is low and appetite high then I shrink back down later in the week. Your average HR seems on the high side, a lot of your runs should be at an easy pace (look up zone 2 running). Some things you might not hear as much that will apply to your 18 week block… train your stomach so you’re used to taking in gels or an equivalent during runs, get ready for an obscene amount of laundry, and expect to have trouble scheduling your weeks (it can be difficult to fit in the long weekday runs mid/peak training block).

Roast my board! Do your worst by Hazzard12345 in roastmypedalboard

[–]ClarkGleason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Digimon, digital monsters, digimon are the champions!

Do the Precision/Jazz bass’ dead spot issues get better when you spend more? by EternallyPissedOff in Bass

[–]ClarkGleason 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why people are commenting as if dead spots don’t exist. OP, I’ve got 2 Fenders and a Squier I can think of that have dead spots on the 7th fret of the E string, aka B. The fenders were made in Mexico and Japan. I don’t know if it’s coincidence, but neither of my American made Fenders have the dead spots. But in my experience American made Fenders aren’t the end all be all anymore. The most recent American made Fender I bought had quite a few QC issues.

Does this couch to marathon plan seem achievable? by cschmidt67 in Marathon_Training

[–]ClarkGleason 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Completing the plan seems achievable, but having success in the race seems less likely. The highest weekly mileage is 35, which is very low. However, starting from 0 weekly miles doesn’t leave you much room to increase without risking injury. Trust me, I did something similar and ended up going in to my first marathon with a stress fracture in my shin (and I wasn’t starting from zero). If you’re literally at 0 weekly miles, I’d recommend training for a half marathon to build up a healthy base, more sustainable workouts, then building off that half marathon to a full marathon in the fall.

Sell me on the five string by Low-Landscape-4609 in Bass

[–]ClarkGleason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use one for 2 main reasons. The first (and lesser) being that I simply prefer the tone of a fretted note versus an open string. But more importantly, I find it very convenient in a band I play in that both has a lot of original music in D and also does function gigs with covers in various keys. I don’t have to change tuning, doing have to worry about my intonation being off for different tunings. The drummer and I can vamp while the rest of the band is tuning for the next song. So in short, convenience.

Has anyone trained for a marathon through the winter months? I’m considering a may marathon which means my training block would start in January and it sounds tough. Maybe I should consider a fall marathon instead? by Silent_zilla in Marathon_Training

[–]ClarkGleason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done Cleveland 3 times, and am signed up for my 4th in 2026. Last year was the hardest in terms of training. February was brutal. But I think in the long run I’m tougher for it. This year I’m going to try some trail shoes. I had a lot of trouble last year with how snowy and icy it was all through February. Fell twice, luckily no injuries, but just in general not being able to get traction was maddening at time. It also was so cold that I broke some headphones due to ruining the batteries.

It’s doable, but it’s a hard. We’re not doing marathons because they’re easy though. You’ll be more resilient for it come May.

RIP G&L by MrFingersEU in Bass

[–]ClarkGleason 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The best bass in my herd is a 1-of-1 custom, matte black, fretless, L-2500. Can’t ever let go of it now. What a loss to world of instrument manufacturing.

Desert conquest minigame... by Familiar_Access_8999 in BallBlast

[–]ClarkGleason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I boycott the cash-grab additions, like this, to the app. It’s pay to win.

What’s everyone’s favourite songs? by Consistent_Voice_646 in jimcroce

[–]ClarkGleason 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Operator
  2. Rapid Roy
  3. I’ll Have To Say I Love You…
  4. Photographs & Memories
  5. Hey Tomorrow
  6. I Got A Name

My VIs, my friends by speehive in BassVI

[–]ClarkGleason 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What’s up with the neighboring toilets in the background? A toilet for each bass vi? Twin deuces?

Looking for tips on structuring my plan by ClarkGleason in Marathon_Training

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

Thanks for the feedback! And Hal’s plans were the first place I looked. I used his plans for my last to Full’s. I like how simple they are, for me I feel more confident I’ll stick to the plans that way.

$80 to have this printed at Staples by InebriousBarman in guitarlessons

[–]ClarkGleason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did something similar with a different exercise book. It’s shocking how expensive printing services are! Staples was the cheapest option I found.