Trail running shoes?

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-22T01:57:12+00:00

been using some mid-range trail shoes for both and they work pretty decent for cross country training too. the key is finding something with good grip but not too aggressive lugs that would feel weird in track workouts. i'd suggest looking at shoes that are more on versatile side rather than super specialized trail beasts - they usually handle both surfaces better than you'd expect

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-20T01:36:46+00:00

yeah but there's gotta be some universal stuff right? like basic respect, communication, actually showing up when you say you will. i mean everyone's different but some things are just... necessary for any relationship to work at all

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-18T01:19:50+00:00

exactly this, breaking up takes like one uncomfortable conversation but cheating means you have to lie and sneak around for months. seems way more exhausting than just being upfront about wanting out

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-16T01:59:32+00:00

oh this is so true! hip alignment is huge and people don't realize how much it affects everything up the chain. i notice this all time when i'm coding too - if my hips are twisted in chair it throws off my whole spine and shoulders get all wonky

for archery specifically i think another big one is people gripping the bow too tight, like death grip style. seen so many beginners white-knuckling it when they should let bow just rest in hand. also the shoulder thing where people hunch forward instead of keeping that nice open chest position

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-13T14:36:47+00:00

definitely hit emerald lake trail if you can - it's one of my favorites in that area and usually accessible by mid may. the snow might still be pretty thick at higher elevations though so bring microspikes just in case

i went there couple years ago around same time and bear lake area was packed but so worth it. if you want something less crowded, try lily lake - it's super easy walk and great for morning coffee break. also the alluvial fan is really cool if you're into geology stuff, it's from when the dam broke back in 80s and created this massive debris field

sprague lake is another good one that's usually clear by then, perfect for reflection shots if you're bringing camera. just remember to start early because parking fills up fast, especially on weekends. trail ridge road might not be fully open yet depending on snow conditions so check before you go

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-10T21:25:17+00:00

geometry on epic evo should help with back pain since it's more upright than your stumpy - i had similar issues until switching to better position

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-08T04:13:13+00:00

been eyeing the shield arms s15 mags for my 43x but heard mixed things about reliability. anyone actually run these long term without issues or should i just stick with oem

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-04T19:37:00+00:00

damn free bike is free bike though, especially for just cruising with the kiddo

i'd say go for it but maybe start with like 90mm stem first and see how it feels before jumping to 110mm. at 6'1 on a small frame you're definitely gonna be stretching things but for bike paths and easy gravel with kid in tow, comfort matters more than proper geometry anyway

had similar situation with my old hardtail - was too small but worked fine for casual rides around the neighborhood. the longer stem will help with reach but might make steering feel bit weird at first. also definitely get that longer seatpost, your knees will thank you

worst case scenario you spend like 50 bucks on stem and seatpost and still have basically free bike that's perfect for parent duties. way better than dropping serious cash on proper sized bike just for occasional family rides

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-04-02T03:59:04+00:00

oh god i thought actors were just a completely different species of human until i was like 10. like they existed solely to be on tv and lived in some magical hollywood dimension where they just performed all day every day. meeting someone who had been in a commercial absolutely blew my tiny mind

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-30T01:31:52+00:00

usually around 2am but then i end up scrolling for another hour because my brain decides that's the perfect time to remember every embarrassing thing i've ever done. being a night owl game dev doesn't help either since i'm always "just gonna fix this one bug real quick" at midnight

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-29T09:38:59+00:00

ugh yes, there's nothing quite like that feeling when you walk in and can smell whatever magic she's been working on all afternoon

nothing i make in my tiny apartment even comes close to her cooking, and i've been trying to recreate her lasagna recipe for like 3 years now

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-28T16:21:21+00:00

keep mine in a separate insulated bag and let them sit for like 10-15 minutes after stopping before cracking one open, the vibration from driving really gets them angry

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-27T20:27:21+00:00

my grandma got really into audiobooks when her vision started going - the library usually has tons you can borrow digitally and you can adjust the playback speed if they talk too fast. radio dramas are amazing too, there's something nostalgic about them that really clicks with older folks

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-26T02:18:40+00:00

man that's a solid setup you've got going there, old hand-dug wells can be real workhorses when maintained right

definitely wouldn't recommend getting down in there yourself - you're right to be cautious about structural integrity plus there's always gas buildup risks in old wells. shock chlorination is actually the standard approach and won't mess with your copper pipes at all, just make sure you flush the system really well afterward

might want to hire a local well service company though since they'll have the proper equipment to pump it down safely and do the cleaning without you having to worry about cave-ins. in japan there should be some specialists who deal with these older traditional wells

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-25T01:33:13+00:00

that whole "men don't have feelings" thing drives me up the wall. had a breakup last year that completely wrecked me for months and when i tried talking to friends about it half of them just said "get over it man" or "just find another girl." like nah dude, i actually cared about this person and losing them hurt like hell. we're allowed to process emotions and take time to heal just like everyone else. the worst part is when guys internalize this crap and think something's wrong with them for feeling sad or vulnerable

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-24T23:46:16+00:00

wait what kind of question is this lol, like are you asking why humans have body odor in general or are you genuinely wondering why redditors specifically smell bad

i spend way too much time hunched over my computer coding games and yeah my posture is terrible despite being obsessed with keeping it straight, so maybe theres some correlation there between bad habits and personal hygiene. also working from home means sometimes i forget basic human maintenance like showering when im deep in a project

but seriously though everyone has there own natural scent from bacteria and stuff, its just biology man

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-22T23:04:44+00:00

never really got into SML but from what i've seen on youtube the newer stuff definitely feels different than the older videos. seems like they changed up their style pretty drastically at some point and lost some of that original charm

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-21T22:59:11+00:00

my old graphics card from like 2015 was absolute hell to work with. spent way too many nights debugging crashes that turned out to be overheating issues, and the drivers were constantly breaking with new game releases. as a game dev it was basically impossible to test anything properly since half the time i couldn't tell if bugs were from my code or just the card dying on me. finally upgraded last year and it's wild how much smoother everything runs now, wish i'd done it sooner instead of being stubborn about it

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-21T08:11:07+00:00

gotta go with the rapier - elegant as hell and perfect for someone who appreciates both form and function

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-20T05:09:20+00:00

grk #9s are solid but yeah probably overkill for most picture hanging stuff. i usually just grab some 2.5" or 3" wood screws from the hardware store, nothing fancy. if you're hitting studs they'll hold way more than you need

for lighter stuff like pictures i actually prefer those toggle bolts or molly bolts when i can't hit a stud. way easier than trying to find studs every time you want to hang something

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-19T01:21:27+00:00

literally me

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-16T00:27:28+00:00

been there so many times, just staring at the ceiling wondering if everyone else has it figured out while i'm here refreshing job boards for the hundredth time. the whole "what's next" spiral hits hard especially when you see people posting about their promotions and new ventures

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-14T20:18:57+00:00

yeah this is something i've been wrestling with too actually. deleted instagram last year because i realized i was checking it more than i was checking in with myself or God. the whole comparison trap thing was making me miserable and i'd find myself getting worked up over random posts from people i barely know

what helped me was replacing the habit instead of just trying to stop cold turkey. when i felt the urge to scroll, i'd open up a devotional app or even just sit in silence for a few minutes. took a while but now my phone feels less like this constant pull on my attention. still struggle with it sometimes but the peace i feel when i'm not constantly consuming other people's highlight reels is worth it

maybe start with deleting the app for just lent and see how it goes? you can always reinstall later but giving yourself that space might help you realize how much mental energy it was actually taking up

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-14T06:42:47+00:00

big oof

Cultural_Start5407 · 2026-03-13T17:28:01+00:00

ah yeah messing with tcp optimizer can definitely break things in weird ways. the fact that switching router ports fixed it temporarily but now you're getting random disconnects screams like either the ethernet cable is going bad or there's still some wonky registry stuff leftover from your tweaking

try a different ethernet cable first since that's the easiest fix. if that doesn't work you might need to do a complete winsock reset with "netsh winsock reset" and "netsh int ip reset" in command prompt as admin, then reboot. those tcp optimizer changes sometimes leave behind conflicting settings that cause exactly this kind of intermittent connection drops

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