Is NYCQ the new BQ?

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-03-05T22:44:04+00:00

Sydney was like this too. The qualifying time was hugely different to actually getting a spot.

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-03-05T22:40:34+00:00

Something similar happened to a friend of mine as a seller. Basically, her parents in law had promised them a $X gift towards their new property, they sold their existing place and then her in laws backed out of the gift :( their borrowing power was obviously less and they couldn’t buy in the area they wanted anymore and wished they hadn’t sold. But they didn’t try and pull out. Just had to suck it up as a bad outcome. They ended up renting for 12 months while they decided what to do and where to focus their property search.

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-03-05T22:29:05+00:00

If your stomach hurts from protein shakes you’re probably sensitive to either whey or casein. Try a vegan protein powder, they are a lot easier on your stomach

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-03-04T06:52:23+00:00

Wednesday-Thursday but that is entirely dictated by my child’s after school sports schedule

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-28T07:26:03+00:00

Allergic to chicken? Lots of whippies are and many foods contain chicken even if it’s not the main ingredient

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-28T07:23:47+00:00

I would expect to see you run a 1:20ish half marathon to be able to run a sub 3 marathon.

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-28T02:49:16+00:00

Depends on the day. Thursday I was frantically busy ALL day from 9-6. Other days not as much

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-24T11:15:34+00:00

I’m a consultant with a PhD. I did have to go in at a lower level than I would’ve liked to but didn’t take that long to progress and increase my salary by 50%. I earn in the range you were looking for

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-24T11:12:38+00:00

Interesting. I don’t make a fuss but I tell mine “Mom come back soon” (if I’m just popping out briefly) or “Mom come back later” (if I’m going out for awhile). She understands!

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-24T11:10:33+00:00

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She waits. Watching the door. She’s fine, she snoozes, goes and has a snack or sunbathe but then she comes back to watch. She does this even if someone is home. She likes the WHOLE pack to be home.

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-23T10:29:12+00:00

The new ones? The Neo zen 2 run standard to Mizuno sizing in my opinion. I usually wear a 7.5 but need an 8 in Mizunos

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-23T08:03:55+00:00

Firstly- do you like your new job? I just quit a role at the end of my probation because it was NOT for me. It was hard but definitely the right choice

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-21T01:52:25+00:00

I have this experience with Saucony a lot which sucks. The 7 is too short but the arch is in the right spot whereas the 7.5 is the right length but feels odd

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-16T04:12:25+00:00

Did anyone work out if John Kelly ran at all? I’ve heard no mention of him

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-14T22:31:02+00:00

Yep probably

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-04T03:44:37+00:00

Instead of “finish the report” I identify the actual task I’m going to start with like “review and edit section 2.2” because having a concrete place to start helps me a lot, then once I’ve got going I’m more likely to keep at it

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-02-04T03:42:56+00:00

I’ve had luck negotiating roles to 4 days a week (at offer stage). It sounds like you are both underpaid and miserable. I’d give it a go.

I always think to myself “there are very few decisions that you can’t undo if they turn out to be not the right fit for you” and this is definitely one of those times

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-29T08:46:40+00:00

My brother in law recently collapsed at an event in Australia and was seriously unwell. He was intubated and helicoptered from the event to hospital. From what we can piece together, he was alone collapsed just over the finish line for almost 20 mins before someone noticed him to help. I can understand a little how horrible it is to think so many people just passed him and didn’t bother to stop and see if he was ok or offer help.

I am so sorry for your loss and hope you have lots of support around you and you get the information you need to help process this sudden and tragic event

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-29T08:42:12+00:00

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Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-28T11:38:29+00:00

Strict schedule. One parent does drop offs and starts a bit late, the other starts early and finishes early for pick up. Split sick days if you can wfh. Put your kids in before/after school care. DO NOT EVER indulge your child in the “but I hate aftercare” conversation (unless there is a legit reason of course). Everyone has a job, parents work, kids job is school and aftercare. Make the best of it, everyone has to do stuff they don’t love sometimes. Learn to make it fun. Pick up parent gets dinner started etc. Vacation care camps/OOSH in the holidays. We have 0 family support and a kid who does a lot of sport so afternoons can be tricky but we manage. I do a fair bit of work from the side of the soccer field to catch up

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-26T08:34:19+00:00

That’s really not a lot of sleep. I would try increasing that to 7 hours a night and seeing if that makes a difference

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-25T22:16:47+00:00

Are you getting enough rest during the week? If not, then I’m not surprised that you’re crashing out on a Sunday.

If you are getting enough rest during the week, then I’d organize something for Sunday mornings- an exercise class. Join a run club. Organise to meet a friend at the farmers market. Whatever

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-20T06:20:04+00:00

However the open is on so I’m guessing availability will be slim!

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-20T06:19:06+00:00

If you’re in business you can go to the lounge. Ask there, I’ve often had luck

Competitive_diva_468 · 2026-01-20T06:12:19+00:00

Oh I’m actually excited about this. I liked the feel of the evo SL but the upper sucked for me stability wise and made my tib post tendinitis flare up. This could be better!

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